1987 Ford Aerostar Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%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 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 1987 Ford Aerostar, 4% of the 114 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Recall 91v13 000/hatchback hydraulic cylinder: truck cylinder: vehicle rear door would not stay open due to hydraulic cylinder failure. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle recall was honored only at time of when it was issued, and nothing else would be done unless cost would go to consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #863723, filed 2000-06Related recalls
- 91V136000Aug 19, 1991Some liftgate gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs may fracture in either the open or closed position.Covers: Ford Aerostar 1987–1988
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 16 | 6% |
| 1993 | 23 | 6% |
| 1992 | 11 | 3% |
| 1991 | 9 | 4% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 7 | 3% |
| 1988 | 7 | 4% |
| 1987 | 5 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1987 Ford Aerostar
36 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 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 29, 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