1989 Ford Aerostar Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 12%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 31 complaints about the seat belts of the 1989 Ford Aerostar, 12% of the 260 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I would like my 5 year old son to be safe in the back of my van. The only problem is I only have lap belts in the back. I need shoulder harness belts for him to be safe in his booster seat. I contacted a Ford dealership about having it installed. They wanted an outrageous amount of money to put one in. Can anybody help me whith this?”
NHTSA complaint #749079, filed 2001-07“The consumer has been experiencing problems with passenger and driver seat belts. Passenger's seat belt locked up and would not unfasten. The consumer had to cut child out of the seat belt. In addition, the driver's side seat belt won't fasten. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #832266, filed 1998-12“Consumer been experiencing ongoing problem with front seat belt failing to lock . Whenever brakes are applied in an emergencey situation, the seat belt retractor will not lock in place. Driver and passgener would move onto dashbroad.”
NHTSA complaint #832271, filed 1998-12“Buckle will not fasten due to broken spring assembly. Required to purchase entire assembly, including belt, due to broken plastic (?) spring. Not available until june 1999 from dealership supplier.”
NHTSA complaint #704204, filed 1999-03“The seat belt on the driver's side cannot be fastened because the female portion of the belt is broken. Ordered part from Ford on 7/1/97. Dealer stated that part will not be available until the middle or late part of august.”
NHTSA complaint #814508, filed 1997-07Related recalls
- 91V164000Sep 20, 1991Seat belt anchorage bar for rear sofa failed to sustain loads required by fmvss 210.Covers: Ford Aerostar 1989–1991, Chevrolet Astro 1989–1991, GMC Safari 1989–1991 +1 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 29% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 12 | 5% |
| 1993 | 10 | 3% |
| 1992 | 8 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 5 | 3% |
| 1989 | 31 | 12% |
| 1988 | 28 | 16% |
| 1987 | 18 | 16% |
| 1986 | 5 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Aerostar
91 complaintsFuel system
54 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsEngine cooling
23 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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