1987 Ford Aerostar Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1987 Ford Aerostar, 6% of the 114 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving to work, exiting the hwy and it seemed as if the powersteering went out or that the vehicle had stalled, coasted to the intersecton in neutral and tried to restart the vehicle, but it seemed to be still running. The engine had smoke coming from it so I pulled over to the side of te road when I was informed that the vehicle was on fire. I got out and with in 15 minutes to 20 minutes the vehicle was completly ingulfed in flames. The fire trucks came and put the fire out but there is nothing butthe frame left.”
NHTSA complaint #712475, filed 1999-09“Whenever filling up the fuel tank would notice fuel leaking out of the gas tank, and strong gas fumes. Took vehicle to automative shop & had 2 seals replaced. The fuel tank was not inspected. Problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #834042, filed 1999-01“The consumer had been experiencing problems with fuel line. While driving vehicle would leak fuel drastically. The defects described corrolate with recall number 87v139000. The manufacturer had yet to be contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #832288, filed 1998-12Related recalls
- 87V139000Sep 4, 1987Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.Covers: Ford Aerostar 1986–1987, Escort 1986–1988, Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1988 +18 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 20 | 8% |
| 1993 | 11 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 28 | 14% |
| 1989 | 54 | 21% |
| 1988 | 53 | 30% |
| 1987 | 7 | 6% |
| 1986 | 5 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1987 Ford Aerostar
36 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology