1989 Ford Aerostar Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about 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 8 complaints about the visibility of the 1989 Ford Aerostar, 3% of the 260 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“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 1998-12“Power steering fluid is leaking , transmission needed to be replaced and the blower for heat and air conditioner and the rack and pinion steering were bent .”
NHTSA complaint #806299, filed 1996-12Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 9 | 4% |
| 1993 | 11 | 3% |
| 1992 | 11 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 8 | 4% |
| 1989 | 8 | 3% |
| 1988 | 5 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 2% |
| 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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