1994 Ford Aerostar problems
The Ford Aerostar is a range of vans that was manufactured by Ford from the 1986 to the 1997 model years. The first minivan produced by Ford, the model line was marketed against the Chevrolet Astro/GMC Safari and the first two generations of the Chrysler minivans. Introduced shortly before the Ford Taurus, the Aerostar derived its name from its slope-nosed "one-box" exterior (although over six feet tall, the body of the Aerostar retained a drag coefficient of Cd=0.37, besting the Lincoln Mark VII).
The first minivan powered exclusively by V6 engines, the Aerostar was also one of the first vehicles to introduce all-wheel drive to the segment in North America. The model line was sold in multiple configurations, including passenger and cargo vans, along with an extended-length body. Sold primarily in the United States and Canada, a limited number of vehicles were exported outside of North America.
The Aerostar was replaced for the 1995 model year by the front-wheel drive Ford Windstar; Ford sold both model lines concurrently through the 1997 model year. The role of the Aerostar cargo van was left unfilled, with the Ford Transit Connect serving as the closest successor (in terms of size and capability).
For its entire production, the model line was assembled by the St. Louis Assembly Plant in Hazelwood, Missouri. In total, 2,029,577 vehicles were produced across a single generation.
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Common 1994 Ford Aerostar problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 1994 Ford Aerostar, several common problems have been reported:
- Engine Stalling: Another common problem is engine stalling, which can be a serious safety concern while driving. This issue can result in unexpected loss of power and control over the vehicle.
- Starting Issues: Some owners have experienced problems with the engine not starting reliably. This can be frustrating and inconvenient, especially in situations where immediate use of the vehicle is necessary.
- Brake System Concerns: Complaints have been made about the brakes in the 1994 Ford Aerostar. Brake issues can compromise the safety of the vehicle and its occupants, highlighting the importance of regular brake system maintenance and inspection.
- Electrical Problems: Electrical system complaints have been noted by owners. Electrical issues can manifest in various ways, affecting components like lights, power windows, and other electrical features of the vehicle.
These common problems reported by owners of the 1994 Ford Aerostar highlight the importance of regular maintenance and prompt attention to any signs of trouble to ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicle.
What happened to the Ford Aerostar?
The Aerostar was discontinued after 1997 and replaced by the Windstar, which was sold alongside since 1995. although Aerostar's role went unfilled until the 2010 introduction of the Ford Transit Connect van.
What was the last year of the Aerostar?
1997
The Ford Aerostar is a range of vans that was manufactured by Ford from the 1986 to the 1997 model years.
What replaced the Ford Aerostar?
According to Ford, the 1994 model year will be the Aerostar's swan song. In April Ford dealers will receive the Aerostar's replacement, a larger, front-wheel-drive minivan called the Windstar.
Why did Ford discontinue minivans?
The last generation of the minivans was launched in 2015 and received a mild facelift in 2019 with hybrid versions joining the range in 2021. Amidst rapidly declining sales, Ford decided to discontinue both the S-Max and the Galaxy without planned successors, ending production once in for all in April 2023.
Is the Ford Aerostar all wheel drive?
The first minivan powered exclusively by V6 engines, the Aerostar was also one of the first vehicles to introduce all-wheel drive to the segment in North America. The model line was sold in multiple configurations, including passenger and cargo vans, along with an extended-length body.
Is a Ford Aerostar a minivan?
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When was the Ford Aerostar introduced?
The vehicle was introduced in 1985 as a 1986 model. The Aerostar was discontinued after 1997 and replaced by the Windstar, which was sold alongside since 1995. although Aerostar's role went unfilled until the 2010 introduction of the Ford Transit Connect van.
When did Ford stop making the Aerostar?
1997. In its final year of production, the Aerostar sold more than 2 million copies of itself. The last ones were produced on August 22, 1997.
1994 Ford Aerostar car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Aerostar problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Power train problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1994 Ford Aerostar vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1994 Ford Aerostar
The NHTSA has received 303 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1994 Ford Aerostar. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1994 Ford Aerostar vehicles.
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-10
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: AIRBAG (CODE 13 AND 51) LIGHTS FLASHING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-20
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FMCA11B5RF
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VAN HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO HOURS OR SO, AROUND THE LOCAL CITY COMMUNITIES. VAN HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES, WHEN NEIGHBORS NOTIFIED ME OF FIRE. INTENSE FIRE WAS COMING FROM DRIVER'S SIDE/WINDSHIELD/IGNITION/FRONT SEAT AREA, EVENTUALLY CONSUMING ENTIRE INTERIOR OF VAN. NORFOLK FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED WITHIN FIVE MINUTES, OR SO, STATION ONLY ABOUT 150 YARDS FROM MY RESIDENCE. FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED WITHIN FIVE MINUTES OR SO, BUT THE VAN WAS COMPLETELY CONSUMED BY FIRE AND TOTALLY DESTROYED BY THEN. VAN WAS JUNKED/SALVAGED. PAID ONLY $100.00 FOR SALVAGE/JUNK/TOWING, ETC. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, I HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH MY VAN. VAN ONLY HAD 93000 MILES. HAD PURCHASED NEW FROM FREEDOMS FORD IN NORFOLK, VA. INFORMED BY ASSOCIATE THAT I SHOULD REPORT THIS "FIRE HAZARD/PROBLEM," BECAUSE OTHER 1994 FORD AEROSTAR VANS HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR "FIRE PROBLEMS/INCIDENTS/REPORTS," AND THE LIKE. PLEASE INFORM ME OF WHAT ACTIONS I NEED TO TAKE TO RECOUP SOME MONETARY VALUE FOR THIS "FIRE INCIDENT," ETC. MY VEHICLE PAPERWORK WAS BURNED/DESTROYED IN THE FIRE. HOWEVER, THE NORFOLK FIRE DEPARTMENT DID MAKE AN "OFFICIAL FIRE REPORT/RECORD" OF THE INCIDENT, ETC. ALSO, MINOR DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE ALUMINUM SIDING OF MY HOUSE FROM THE VEHICLE FIRE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-05-09
- VIN: 1FMCA11U0RZ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: HAD THE CLOCK RING REPAIRED (YEAR 2000)DUE TO THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON. NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON ,THERE IS NO HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DOESNT WORK. THERE HAS TO BE A RECALL FOR THIS SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-01
- VIN: 1FMCA11U6RZ
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WE WERE BEGINNING TO EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER. THE FUEL PUMP AND FILTER WAS CHANGED. WE ARE STILL GETTING INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER, BUT WHAT MY CONCERN IS THAT I SAW A RECALL ON NHTSA: 99V028000. I WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS RECALL WHEN I VIEWED AN EPISODE OF COPS WHERE AN AEROSTAR'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSED A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I CALLED FORD IN TEMECULA CALIF AND NOW THEY HAVE NO RECORD OF ANY RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR OF AEROSTAR 1994 I DO HAVE KIDS AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT SAFETY MATTERS REMAIN ON THIS VAN. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-18
- VIN: 1FMDA41X4RZ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ALL ELECTRONICS ON STEERING COLUMN DON'T WORK. AIR BAG SYSTEM FLASHES 3-2. NO AIRBAG (PRESUMABLY), CRUISE CONTROL OR HORN FUNCTION. *TR
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-20
- VIN: 1FMDA41X0RZ
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
- Summary: 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 REPLACING COIL & LEAF SPRINGS ON SEVERAL MODELS. MIDAS WAS SO BUSY REPLACING FORD SPRINGS, THEY COULD NOT SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO INSTALL SPRINGS EVEN IF I HAD THE SPRINGS. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-26
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FMDA31X2RZ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, UNTOUCHED, FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS. FIRE ERUPTED ABOUT 7:00 AM. FLAMES WERE COMING THROUGH THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDSHIELD. SEEMED TO BE ELECTRICAL IN NATURE. CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. CAR IS COMPLETELY ORIGINAL (NO ELECTRIC ALTERATIONS). CAR HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER WITHIN THE LAST 2 YEARS SO ANY RECALL WORK SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE. *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-01
- VIN: 1FMDA31X2RZ
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE SEAMS IN THE STEERING WHEEL OOZE BLACK GOO AND FORM DIME SIZED POOLS AROUND THE INSIDE CENTER WHERE THE AIRBAG IS PACKED ...THE DEALER SAID JUST BUY A COVER BUT IT CONTINUES TO LEAK AS A NEW STEERING WHEEL WOULD BE VERY COSTLY DUE TO AIRBAG, I WORRY IF AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY CORRECTLY IN A CRASH. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-08
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FMDA11U3RZ
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: DT: THE CONTACT STATED 1994, FORD VAN CAUGHT ON FIRE ON THE FREEWAY ON 8-8-05. SHE WAS NOT HAVING PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. THE FIRE SEEMED TO BE ELECTRICAL AND ORIGINATED UNDER THE HOOD. *AK *JB UPDATED 2/7/2006 - THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 97V204000 ON NOV 13, 1997 FOR THE TRANSFER CASE/DRIVESHAFT BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO MAKE THE REPAIRS. THIS FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED INFORMATION FROM NHTSA ON TWO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. ONE WAS 99V028000 FOR THE ELECTRICAL WIRING UNDER THE HOOD AND THE OTHER ONE WAS 99V029000 FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH. *NM
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-11-01
- VIN: 1FMDA31X1RZ
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 1994 FORD AEROSTAR TIRE BLEW (FIRESTONE DAYTON QUADRA SE). *TS THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. *NM
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-21
- VIN: 1FMDA31U4RZ
- Components: AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: DT: CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD FLASHED ON AND OFF. THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE HORN WILL NOT WORK. THE PROBLEM STARTED WITHOUT WARNING. HE WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THE AIR BAG WILL NOT WORK AS LONG AS THE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD WAS ON. ALSO, THE DEALER TOLD HIM HE HAD A BROKEN WIRE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. HE HAS NOT HAD IT REPAIRED YET. THE AIR BAG PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY OR RECALL. THEREFORE, E THE MANUFACTURER WILL OFFER NO FREE REMEDY. *AK
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-25
- VIN: 1FMDA41X9RZ
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO FUNCTION UNLESS LIGHTS ARE ON HIGH BEAM OR WASHER SEQUENCE IS STARTED. *JB
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-30
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FMDA31U6RZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE GOING THROUGH AN INNER SECTION BETWEEN 25-30 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES FROM THE SEAT BELT. MANUFACTURER WANTED TO SEND A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE TO INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-03-10
- VIN: 1FMDA41X6RZ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THREE DAYS AFTER I HAVE THE VANS WIREING DONE BECAUSE OF A RECALL, MY HORN STOPPED WORKING AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND MY BRAKE LIGHTS STARTED STAYING ON. I CALLED JIM WILSON FORD WHO DID THE REPAIRS I WAS TOLD BY THE HEAD MAN AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT IT WAS NOT THERE FALT AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED. EVERYTHING WORKED FINE UNTIL THEY DID THE RECALL WORK.*AK
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-09-10
- VIN: 1FMCA11U3RZ
- Components: STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE ACCESSORIES IN MY DASH AND STEERING COLUMN ARE SHORTING OUT, AND I SAW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THAT. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE WHEN MY VAN WAS MADE. I DON'T CARE WHY I JUST WANT TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE MY KIDS TO SCHOOL AND BACK AND NOT HAVE MY VAN CATCH ON FIRE. WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH THAT ALREADY WITH A DIFFERENT VEHICLE. ALSO, THE FUEL PUMP IS ACTING UP ANDI WAS TOLD IT SEEMS AS THOUGH IT IS SHORTING OUT!. AGAIN NOT THE RIGHT MONTH BUT I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS SO THE WAY I SEE IT IS THAT FORD MESSED UP AND SHOULD FIX THE PROBLEM, PERIOD. I PLAN TO CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THIS AND TO RIGHT TO MY LOCAL GOVERNMENT. THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY SHOULD NOT BE DETERMINED AS TO HOW LOUDLY PEOPLE COMPLAIN, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THE VEHICLES THAT ARE COVERED WERE THE GREATEST RISK TO THE COMPANY. *LA
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-11
- VIN: 1FMDA31U6RZ
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: SPARE TIRE FELL-OFF, WITH OUT ANY WARNING, FROM ITS MOUNTING UNDERNEATH THE VAN. WE WERE LUCKY THAT THIS HAPPENED IN A PARKING LOT AND THE VAN WE JUST PARKED. THERE WAS A RATTLE DURING DRIVING, BUT STOPPED WHEN GOING SLOW OR STOPPED. *LA
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-02-15
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE VEHICLE HIT A TREE, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB THE CONSUMER SLID ON A PATCH OF ICE AND HIT A TREE IN CENTER OF THE BUMPER. *SCC *JB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-25
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE GEAR SHIFT CAN BE PUSHED DOWN WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-12-15
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES THAT A FRONT COLLISION OCCURRED AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED ON HER FACE. SINCE THEM SHE HAD A RESPIRATORY PROBLEM. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1FMCA11U3RZ
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVER'S SEATBELT WILL NOT STAY FASTENED. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-10
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: FAILURE OF RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING CAUSING EXPLOSIVE TIRE DEFLATION. FAILURE OCCURRED AT THE END OF THE SPRING COATING- CORROSION PRESENT, BUT HIDDEN BY FACTORY COATING OF SPRING. *JB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-12-04
- VIN: 1FMDA31U3RZ
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE - TRANSMISSION FALLS OUT OF GEAR. *JB
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-03-20
- VIN: FULLFILL
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. *JB
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-01-16
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FMCA11U9RZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: DATE IS APPROXIMATE. 1994 FORD AEROSTAR REAR ENDED AT STOP LIGHT HARD ENOUGH TO BREAK 7X19 CABLE HOLDING SPARE TIRE, AND SEND VEHICLE INTO CAR IN FRONT OF IT WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO BREAK RADIATOR AND AC RADIATOR. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. APPROXIMATLY 3 MONTHS AFTER BACK FROM REPAIRS, THE AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING OCCASIONLY. THIS CONTINUED GETTING WORSE UNTIL IT BLINKED CONSTANTLY, ALSO THE HORN WAS INTERMITTENTALY OPERATIONAL. I CHECKED YOUR "SEARCH COMPLAINTS" SECTION AND SEE SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM EVEN WITHOUT THE ACCIDENT. I HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND IT WAS THE CLOCK SPRING AS SEVERAL PEOPLE STATE IN THE COMPLAINTS SECTION. IN FACT THIS MUST BE COMMON DUE TO WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THAT DID THE ORIGINAL REPAIRS THEY DIDN'T EVEN LISTEN TO ALL THE INFORMATION ON THE PROBLEM AND SAID "IT SOUNDS LIKE THE CLOCK SPRING AND TAKES ABOUT 2 HOURS TO REPAIR." THEN QUOTED A PRICE, ONLY MISSING THE PRICE QUOTE BY THE AMOUNT OF TAX ADDED TO THE BILL! PLEASE RESEARCH THIS, IF NOTHING ELSE LOOK AT YOUR OWN SYSTEM UNDER AIRBAGS, HORN, AND SPEED CONTROLS! DOESN'T TAKE A BEAN COUNTER TO SEE THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS "SAFETY" SYSTEM!!!!!!!*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-02-24
- VIN: 1FMCA11U0RZ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE WIRING HARNESS IN MY STEERING COLUME IS DEFECTIVE. THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TIME IN 6 YRS THAT THIS HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE HARNESS CONTROLLS THE AIRBAGE, HORN AND CRUISE CONTROLL. ALSO THE IGITION SWITCH IS FAULTY, THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING
1994 Ford Aerostar recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 1994 Ford Aerostar.
- Manufacturer: BRAKE PARTS, INC.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
- Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED ELECTRICAL LOAD THROUGH THE ACCESSORY POWER FEED CIRCUIT. THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE B2 (BATTERY), A2 (ACCESSORY), AND P1 (PROOF) CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR, CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, ALLOWING CURRENT TO FLOW THROUGH THE GROUND WIRE.
- Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE OVER HEATING AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER HARNESS WITH A RELAY WHICH WILL RE-ROUTE AND ACTIVATE ALL A2 ACCESSORIES THROUGH THE RELAY.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. HEAT GENERATION IN THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE FUEL PUMP/SENDER ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THE VEHICLE COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF POWER AND BECOME IMMOBILIZED AND THE FUEL GAUGE MAY BE ERRATIC.
- Consequence: HEAT DAMAGE, INCLUDING MELTING OR CHARRING OF THE FUEL PUMP AND SENDER ASSEMBLY WIRE HARNESS AND ASSOCIATED WIRING HARNESSES CAN ALSO RESULT. THE SHORT CIRCUIT COULD ALSO HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS IN THE FUEL PUMP GROUND CIRCUIT THAT WILL BE INSTALLED AT THE FUEL PUMP INERTIA SHUT-OFF SWITCH.
- Manufacturer: AIMCO PRODUCTS INC.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
- Summary: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS FOR USE ON CERTAIN FORD AND MAZDA TRUCKS. CRACKED CASTINGS CAUSED CRACKS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE ROTOR HAT OR AROUND THE STUD HOLE.
- Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT.
- Remedy: AIMCO WILL REIMBURSE CONSUMERS/INSTALLERS FOR THE COST OF REPLACEMENT ROTORS AND INSTALLATION. CONSUMERS ARE REQUESTED TO RETURN TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE ROTORS WERE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED/INSTALLED FOR REPLACEMENT.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER MINIVANS. THESE VEHICLES CAN DEVELOP POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR TRANSFER CASE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT. THE POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR THE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT CAN RESULT IN STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION AND/OR TRANSFER CASE. FLUID EXPLUSION, DRIVESHAFT SEPARATION OR LOSS OF VEHICLE DRIVE CAN RESULT.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND, IF THE EXPELLED FLUID CONTACTS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSFER CASE REAR OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING AND AN ALUMINUM DRIVESHAFT WILL BE INSTALLED.
Negative 1994 Ford Aerostar car reviews
Positive 1994 Ford Aerostar car reviews
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Runs fantastic! It's great to work on. It could use wide angle rear view mirrors. The sound system is excellent. It would be nice to have more control of all the interior lights. Overall, it's a great cargo van with seats out.
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Bought new, 148000 miles later and still going like new! I've replaced the starter and kept up with usual maintenance. I started using synthetic oil at 100000 miles and it stopped pinging and boosted power. I absolutely love the driver seating and get 23MPG. It's such a shame that Ford stopped making them.
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I recently purchased an Aerostar XL 4.0 with front and rear AC. Despite the fact that it had 125,000 miles on it, it was still in great condition. The driver and passengers have plenty of foot room, and the rear and middle bench seats can be removed quickly to make room for cargo. Changing the battery, headlights, tail light bulbs, and air/oil/trans/fuel filters is a breeze. The filler neck for fuel is located beside the driver's door, which is an excellent location for security. The vehicle gets 23mpg at a sustained 70mph and 16mpg in stop-and-go city traffic. The acceleration is excellent at all speeds, and the load capacity is impressive. There are a few minor points of irritation, such as the alternator being located right below the oil filler neck, which requires guarding against drips. Additionally, changing the driver side headlight bulb requires tools, time, and care. Lastly, there is an issue with the ignition switch.
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I work with this van every day for about 10 hours, and I am really happy with its handling and comfort. I put over 50,000 miles on it in 3 months, and the only thing I had to change were the shock absorbers, which were the original. It's great for saving money!
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In 1998, we purchased the short 3 liter version of the 1994 Ford Aerostar after my brother-in-law had used it as a company vehicle and had put about 169,000 miles on it. At the time, we had three children under four years old, with the fourth child on the way. Since we live overseas, we only use it during the 6-8 weeks we are in the states for the summer school break. We've used it every summer since 1998, except for one summer when we were moving and another summer due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. On average, we put about 3,000 miles on it each summer. In 2000, we had a bit of a rough summer of traveling. We set out on an 800-mile round trip, but before the trip, we had to take it to the shop because it wouldn't start. They replaced an electrical component, and we continued on our trip. Unfortunately, during our trip, it broke down about every 100 miles. Each time, we had to call a tow truck and spend the night somewhere while they fixed it. We took it to a Ford dealership each time, and they replaced some electrical component. When we were on the return leg of the trip, the van stopped again, and my wife was fed up with it. She decided to rent a car and take the children home while I stayed behind and got the van repaired. While visiting my mother, she talked to a dealership mechanic who came into her shop, and he suggested that we go to an alley mechanic he knew. Up to this point, we had spent $1250 on repairs at Ford dealerships. The alley mechanic looked at it for about 45 minutes and diagnosed the problem as a seizing fuel pump, which he replaced for about $250. After having the problem with the fuel pump seizing, I learned about Sea Foam fuel additive, and for many years, I've added one can to the fuel tank on the last fill-up of the summer. I also change the oil right before parking it for the school year. The van usually starts right up after sitting for 10 months each year.For many years after our troubled summer, we never had any serious issues with the van, except for the occasional battery replacement. In 2003, we took a long trip from Michigan's UP to Pennsylvania and were pleased to average about 25 mpg on the highways at 70 mph. On average, we got about 20 miles per gallon on the highway and about 15 in town. One year, I listened to someone who suggested I get the transmission filter and transmission fluid changed. I went ahead and had it done, but unfortunately, the following summer, my transmission blew while we were traveling about 200 miles from our home. We took it to a transmission shop, and the transmission was replaced for about $2000. Since then, it has been working great, and I have enjoyed using it for hauling things, as I can easily pull out and replace the rear and middle bench seats. Recently, it hasn't been getting the gas mileage it once obtained, so I imagine I need to take it in and have it tuned up to optimize its performance. We'll see how it runs this coming summer, a few weeks from now. Over the past couple of years, I have come out from stores a couple of times to find a few people looking at my van. One boy, about nine years old, with his dad talked about it with me with interest and admiration at its age and condition. The wife of a married couple in their late 30s or early 40s recounted her fond memories of traveling in her family's blue Aerostar 4.0-liter van to Alaska. When my children became teens, they didn't like that we didn't have a newer van and complained about the bench seats. We rented a much newer Dodge Grand Caravan one summer while in California and didn't get much better mileage with it, so I am still pleased with my old Aerostar, and family members still marvel that it is still going when we show up during the summer. It's been a great van for us, and I am proud of our old Ford!
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Rupert Welch 2024-05-12
This van has been with us for 5 years and has been a great companion. We've travelled from coast to coast with no major issues and all the kids fit comfortably without any fights. It's incredibly spacious and can haul anything once the seats are removed. We even did a complete move with just this van! The van is built solidly and even survived a hit from a deer with no serious damage. Although we've had a few odd electrical problems, this is normal for Ford, and other than that, we've only had to deal with routine maintenance issues. Even after 210,000 miles, the old girl still runs fine and the AC is still cold. Overall, we've had a great experience with this van and highly recommend it!
Doyle Lang 2024-04-13
My uncle bought this car to drive to work and carry his restaurant supplies. He's a calm guy and never drives faster than 60 mph. However, the car is falling apart. The lights no longer work, the gauges give out false readings, and practically all the electrical components are defective. Even driving it slowly causes the whole cabin to shake and rattle on the freeway. The only thing I like about it is the comfortable front row seats. Unfortunately, the rest of the car is of poor quality, including the engine. I will never buy a Ford again, but they might make good trucks, just not vans or cars.
Marcos Armstrong 2024-03-27
I purchased this Aerostar when it had 22,000 miles on it. It has been a reliable vehicle and has never left me stranded on the side of the road, unlike my Escort. Although, there were some scary moments, such as when the throttle control was dying and the vehicle was doing the herky-jerky on the interstate at 70mph! As with all Fords, the electrical components can be unreliable. The gauges cannot be trusted, dash lights flicker, and idiot lights light up whenever they feel like it. However, the engine is incredibly strong and will last for another 100k. The transmission is also problem-free. The vehicle has a massive storage capacity and can haul anything. It also has decent mileage, 18/24! The rear brakes never worked, so all braking is done in the front.