1988 Ford Aerostar Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 177 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 latches, locks and linkages of the 1988 Ford Aerostar, 3% of the 177 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Have trouble closing rear tailgate at various times; could not get liftgate to open; finally latch/lock broke; liftgate stuck in closed position; informed dealer about liftgate latch.”
NHTSA complaint #808193, filed 1997-01Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% |
| 1992 | 8 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 5 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1988 Ford Aerostar
53 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsSeat belts
28 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 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