1989 Ford Aerostar Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%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 6 complaints about the tires of the 1989 Ford Aerostar, 2% of the 260 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“On july 2, 2002 the tread came off the tire while on the freeway. The tire had 49,000 miles on it and it was warrantied for 80,000. It caused $2,700 in damage. Bridgestone claims the tire was operated w/ low air pressure, this is not true! The front tires were replaced by pep boys 6 months prior due to tread separation. I am having bridgestone send me the tire back. I do have photos of the tire and van damage. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #767806, filed 2002-09“Right rear tread separation on interstate causing loss of control of minivan. Aerostar rolls over and ejects third seat passenger causing serious injuries. (DOT number: u9t9b6h018 tiresize: 205/70r14)”
NHTSA complaint #749117, filed 2001-07“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 1998-12Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
| 1999 | 1 | 14% |
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 9 | 4% |
| 1993 | 12 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 1% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 6 | 2% |
| 1988 | 2 | 1% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSteering
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 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