1990 Ford Aerostar Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 14%of 195 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 142,143miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the fuel system of the 1990 Ford Aerostar, 14% of the 195 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 142,143 miles. 3 a fire, 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.
“1990 Ford Aerostar had crack in fuel tank causing consumer to replace the tank. ***no answer required*** the consumer received a recall letter in dec 1998 regarding the gas tank, however at the time he was not experiencing problems with the gas tank. The consumer is now requesting reimbursement for the gas tank that he had to replace.”
NHTSA complaint #10142129, filed 2005-10, 142,143 miles“My 1990 Ford Aerostar was leaking gasoline. The fumes would overcome you while inside the vehicle. After the van sat for a short time gas would be all over the ground from the leak. I paid a Ford dealer to replace the tank not knowing there was a recall. The safety of my family was important enough that I paid this money out of my pocket. Now Ford is telling me that my VIN does not qualify for the recall. So I am not even eligible for a reimbursement. Please help. Thank you caring for the safety of all drivers. …”
NHTSA complaint #10130883, filed 2005-08“I purchased my van from monarch Ford in exeter march of 1996, before buying the van I asked them to please give me the former owners phone number so that I could contact them inregards to any major problems they had before selling it back to Ford. Monarch Ford refused and I guess that should have been a warning to me, I also asked if they had repainted the van because the Ford and Aerostar emblems were not on the back of the van. They said absotuly not that it was everything the same. …”
NHTSA complaint #760015, filed 2002-03“Nhtsarecall 98-v-190-000 concerning upper portion of fuel tank that can develop small cracks due to extended exposure to very high ambient temperatures. Fuel vapor or leakage could occur at these cracks. Consumer hadthe recall letter, but manufacturer didn't honor it. Please provide further information.ts.”
NHTSA complaint #10004422, filed 2003-01“Nhtsa recall campaign 98v190000 fuel tank; the van was taken in as a service campaign by Ford for the fuel tank back in 1999. After inspecting the fuel tank, the dealer told her the tank was fine and didn't replace it. Now in 2002, the fuel tank has developed several cracks which the Ford dealership will no longer honor the service campaign due to an expiration date . Please describe details”
NHTSA complaint #8022736, filed 2002-11Related recalls
- 98V190000Aug 11, 1998Vehicle description: mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alabama, arizona, arkansas, california (10 southern counties…Covers: Ford Aerostar 1988–1990
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 20 | 8% |
| 1993 | 11 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 28 | 14% |
| 1989 | 54 | 21% |
| 1988 | 53 | 30% |
| 1987 | 7 | 6% |
| 1986 | 5 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1990 Ford Aerostar
56 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsBrakes
27 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology