1994 Ford Aerostar power train problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1994 Ford Aerostar — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. The local ford dealer admits…”
filed Feb 12, 2008
“The tranfer case heated up and separated from the transmission in the process the transmssion was cracked and replaced, three times by the manufacturer.*jb the transfer case was recalled (97v-204) by the manufacturer after the transmission had failed three times. *yh”
filed May 23, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
03148 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2003Brake shift interlock.*jb
01181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 17, 2001Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
002310 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 13, 2000Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
0015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2000
Power Train problems in other Aerostar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Aerostar | 9 | 14% |
| 1996 Aerostar | 12 | 12% |
| 1995 Aerostar | 22 | 14% |
| 1993 Aerostar | 68 | 18% |
| 1992 Aerostar | 75 | 24% |
| 1991 Aerostar | 49 | 22% |
| 1990 Aerostar | 37 | 19% |
| 1989 Aerostar | 31 | 12% |
| 1988 Aerostar | 13 | 7% |
| 1987 Aerostar | 15 | 13% |
| 1986 Aerostar | 7 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Ford Aerostar
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.