1987 Ford Aerostar

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #91V136000August 19, 1991112,000 vehicles affected

  structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut

  Some liftgate gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs may fracture in either the open or closed position.

  If a ball stud fractures, the liftgate will not remain inthe open position. Bodily injury could result if the liftgate drops whilesomeone is under it.

  Remedy

  Replace the gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs.

• NHTSA recall #89V226000December 18, 1989118,787 vehicles affected

  seat belts: front: anchorage

  Vans were produced without plastic cover designed to cover outboard seat back pivot hinge allowing webbing of front passenger-side safety belts to become abraded or cut due to contact with exposed hinge.

  Damage to belt webbing could weaken belts to point offailure increasing risk of injury in an accident or a sudden stop.

  Remedy

  Install plastic pivot cover; replace belts as necessary.

• NHTSA recall #88V091000June 6, 198860,000 vehicles affected

  electrical system: wiring

  Vehicles equipped with trailer tow package have a trailer taillight relay assembly that contains wires of smaller gauge than the fuse link which protects the circuit.

  Should a short circuit occur in the wiring within therelay or if water intrusion occurs the smaller gauge wire in the relay willfunction as a fuse link and overheat. The possibility exists for a fire if thewires are exposed to combustible materials.

  Remedy

  Installation of a relay with wires of gauge adequate to protect the circuit.

• NHTSA recall #87V139000September 4, 19873,600,000 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

  Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

  Remedy

  Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

Other model years

• 1986 53
• 1987
• 1988 177
• 1989 260
• 1990 195
• 1991 223
• 1992 317
• 1993 374
• 1994 257
• 1995 157
• 1996 104
• 1997 63