1990 Ford Aerostar Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 14%of 195 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Ford Aerostar, 14% of the 195 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 miles. 5 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.
“The vehicle is experiencing the failures described in the master cylinder pistons recall 89v223000. In addition, the ABS light comes on. Also, the vehicle is experiencing the failure described in the ignition switch recall 96v071000 but this vehicle not included in recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10076051, filed 2004-06, 12,000 miles“The rear anti lock brakes have malfunctioned, causing the brakes to lock. As a result the steering lock and the vehicle lost control. No report of airbag deployment. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10048473, filed 2003-11, 190,000 miles“The vehicle is only operated in texas. The design of the brake hose mount and a rubber collar at the steel to hose connection point allowed dirt and moisture to collect and rust the brake line in to. I was pilling in my driveway and was lucky I was not on the highway. This is very dangerous and I have to believe there are many other failures in the us. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #700633, filed 1998-11“Abs brakes; when applying brakes in a sudden stop the rear brakes locked up, causing rear of vehicle to pull from right to left, causing an accident, in which vehicle rolled over. Please provide details. Consumer stated that the anti-lock brake light would illuminate, consumer also stated when brakes are applied the rear end of vehicle would fishtail. Consumer took vehicle in for service, but dealer could not duplicate problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #825549, filed 1998-07“Brakes failed causing consumer to plow through garage and into family room furnishings. No bodily injuries. Tt consumer states mechanic advised her that the master cylinder had fallen out in the mechanic's hand and oil had got into the booster master cylinder and booster were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #977359, filed 1996-01Related recalls
- 89V223000Dec 11, 1989Inability to maintain pressure in the secondary system of the master cylinder (controls braking of rear wheels) could increase brake pedal travel and reduce…Covers: Ford Aerostar 1990
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
| 1997 | 7 | 11% |
| 1996 | 18 | 17% |
| 1995 | 16 | 10% |
| 1994 | 25 | 10% |
| 1993 | 59 | 16% |
| 1992 | 58 | 18% |
| 1991 | 34 | 15% |
| 1990 | 27 | 14% |
| 1989 | 20 | 8% |
| 1988 | 9 | 5% |
| 1987 | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1990 Ford Aerostar
56 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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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