Ford Aerostar problems by year
2,294 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 15 Ford Aerostar model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
Years with the most complaints
1993 (374)
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Fewer complaints | 6 | 0 | — | |
| 1999 Fewer complaints | 7 | 0 | — | |
| 1998 Fewer complaints | 4 | 0 | — | |
| 1997 | 63 | 1 | Electrical System | |
| 1996 | 104 | 0 | Wheels | |
| 1995 | 157 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1994 | 257 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1993 Most complained | 374 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1992 | 317 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1991 | 223 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1990 | 195 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1989 | 260 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1988 | 177 | 0 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1987 | 114 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1986 Fewer complaints | 53 | 0 | Electrical System |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Ford.