1986 Ford Aerostar Recalls
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1986 Ford Aerostar. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and capCovers: Ford Aerostar 1986
Reported issue: Insufficient interference fit between fuel tank filler pipe and grommet could result in an inadequate seal which could allow fuel to seep from the joint.
Possible consequence: In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage could result in a fire.
Remedy: Install a revised design grommet.
- Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Ford Aerostar 1986–1987
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: 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.
- SeatsCovers: Ford Aerostar 1986, Ranger 1986, Bronco II 1986
Reported issue: Wiring for the power lumbar seat system was routed directly beneath the seat cushion springs and may be abraded by the springs.
Possible consequence: This could result in a short circuit which may createsufficient heat to start a fire in the seat cushion pad and/or trim cover.
Remedy: Install a fuse within the power lumbar electrical circuit.
- Electrical system › WiringCovers: Ford Aerostar 1986–1988
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: 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.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Ford Aerostar 1986–1987, Escort 1986–1988, Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1988 +18 more
Reported issue: Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Possible consequence: 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.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Ford Aerostar 1986
Reported issue: Fuel tanks may have been scored or penetrated when floor pan mounting holes for the partitions were drilled. Consequence of defect: fuel leakage may occur and in the presence of an ignition source, the potential for a fire would exist.
Remedy: Replace fuel tanks as necessary.
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assemblyCovers: Ford Aerostar 1986
Reported issue: There may be inadequate welding in some underbody structural areas, including those at the rear suspension attachments, which may cause it to separate. Consequence of defect: if rear suspension attachments should separate from the underbody during vehicle use, the axle could shift during acceleration or braking and may adversely affect the steering control which may lead to an accident.
Remedy: Reinforce suspect weld locations and modify to prevent weld failure.
NHTSA investigations
- PE91127Park pawl bendingClosed · Sep 16, 1991
- EA91015Liftgate failureClosed · Feb 1, 1991
- PE91005Liftgate failureClosed · Oct 18, 1990
- EA90042Throttle stickingClosed · Aug 31, 1990
- EA89032Safety belt frayingClosed · Aug 3, 1989
- EA89021Windshield wiper motorClosed · Mar 23, 1989
- PE89092Power steering lockingClosed · Feb 23, 1989
- PE89021Seat belt cuttingClosed · Dec 9, 1988
- PE89010Windshield wiper motorClosed · Nov 1, 1988
- EA88041Filler pipe sealClosed · Sep 15, 1988
- EA88033Under seat firesClosed · May 11, 1988
- PE88048FUEL LEAKAGEClosed · Apr 19, 1988
- EA88028DOOR FALLS OFFClosed · Mar 23, 1988
- EA88027Rear brake lockupClosed · Mar 4, 1988
- PE88026Crnkshft pulley bolt failrClosed · Feb 9, 1988
- PE87052Rear brake lockupClosed · Sep 9, 1987
← All problems reported for the 1986 Ford Aerostar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.