1996 Ford Aerostar power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1996 Ford Aerostar — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford aerostar. While driving approximately 50 mph the front drivers side tire began to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated the transfer case would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Nhtsa recall campaign id…”
filed Sep 13, 2011
“Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken to a tire dealer for replacement of the tires. After the tires were replaced and vehicle was being driven home at 45mph, the vehicle hesitated as if the gears were not changing properly. The vehicle was returned to the tire dealer who determined the…”
filed May 8, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (wot), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with possible diagnostic trouble codes p0732, p0733, p1762 set on vehicles built before 12/1/2001. *tt
02138 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 10, 2003New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
03148 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2003Some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or diagnostic trouble code p0732 (gear 2 incorrect ratio) or p0733 (gear 3 incorrect ratio). *tt
15887 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2002Some vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings while in drive, no 2nd gear, no 3rd gear, no engine braking in manual 1st and slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements. *tt
0282 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 29, 2002
Power Train problems in other Aerostar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Aerostar | 9 | 14% |
| 1995 Aerostar | 22 | 14% |
| 1994 Aerostar | 42 | 16% |
| 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 1996 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.