1989 Ford Aerostar Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 9%of 260 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Ford Aerostar, 9% of the 260 complaints for this model year. 11 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We owe a 1989 Ford Aerostar mini-van the long edition. We have had it a little over year. We have been having a serious problem with this vechicle stalling when driving on the highway to and from work. It happens a lot more often when it is cold as opposed to when it is warmer.”
NHTSA complaint #10008358, filed 2003-03“Dealer repaired vehicle and replaced gaskets and other parts. However, when driving at any speed vehicle stalled. Also, dealer replaced the gas tank, and gas was still overspilling from tank. Dealer had to fix the gas tank again. Vehicle is currently in repair shop for other repair problems, and dealer refuses to repair vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #834636, filed 1999-02“While driving on the freeway consumer stopped. Then, when consumer was talking outside of vehicle, smoke and fire was coming from the engine. In about 5-10 minutes the vehicle burned down. Cause unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #855660, filed 2000-01“Driving approximately 30 MPH vehicle stalled in roadway. Opened hood and observed fire in top center rear of engine compartment. Was unable to extinquish fire, resulting in total destruction of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #706738, filed 1999-05“When driving at any speed the vehicle stalls. Also, vehicle gets stuck when changing gears. Brakes make a very loud noise ,and the consumer had brakes replaced. Dealer can't determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #833359, filed 1999-01Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
| 1999 | 2 | 29% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 7% |
| 1994 | 22 | 9% |
| 1993 | 27 | 7% |
| 1992 | 26 | 8% |
| 1991 | 13 | 6% |
| 1990 | 16 | 8% |
| 1989 | 23 | 9% |
| 1988 | 13 | 7% |
| 1987 | 23 | 20% |
| 1986 | 11 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Aerostar
91 complaintsFuel system
54 complaintsSeat belts
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford Aerostar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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