1989 Ford Aerostar Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 260 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 body and structure of the 1989 Ford Aerostar, 3% of the 260 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.
“Another vehicle hit the consumer's vehicle on the driver's side at about 30 MPH causing the vehicle to roll onto it's right side and slide about a foot or two. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #560703, filed 2001-04“Sliding door assembly: son was attempting to get out of van when he slipped, fell into the door handle, handle entered his mouth and exited through his right cheek. About three inches of handle was sticking out of his cheek.”
NHTSA complaint #811829, filed 1997-04“Consumer reporting an ongoing problem with engine acceleration intermittently approximately six months. Problem still occurring. Dealer was notified and repairs/inspection was made continually, but the problem was never resolved. Consumer states vehicle is experiencing electrical problems and can smell something like wires burning, consumer states that the radio, fan blower, and dash lights go on and off, at times the radio will not work at all, battery failed and was replaced, low oil sensor failed and was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #832189, filed 1998-12Body 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 1989 Ford Aerostar
91 complaintsFuel system
54 complaintsSeat belts
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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