1990 Ford Aerostar Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1990 Ford Aerostar. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Ford Aerostar 1988–1990
Reported issue: Vehicle description: mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alabama, arizona, arkansas, california (10 southern counties of los angeles, orange, san bernadino, san diego, riverside, ventura, santa barbara, san luis obispo, imperial, and kern), florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada (clark county), oklahoma, south carolina, and texas, and in the u.s. Territories…
Possible consequence: If an ignition source is present, a fire could result.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, regardless of mileage, through march 31, 2002. This coverage will only be for structural cracks at the top of the tank and will not include other damage caused by an accident or road debris.
- Electrical system › IgnitionCovers: Ford Aerostar 1988–1991, Thunderbird 1988–1993, Mercury Cougar 1988–1993 +12 more
Reported issue: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Possible consequence: This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
- Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Ford Aerostar 1989–1991, Ranger 1990–1991, Explorer 1991 +1 more
Reported issue: When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.
Possible consequence: Driver may believe the vehicle is safely engaged in parkwhen the gear is not truly engaged. This can lead to the vehicle jumping out ofgear unintentionally, vehicle rollaway when parked on a sloped surface, andinadvertent motion when the vehicle is started. All of these conditions canresult in a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.
- Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Ford Aerostar 1989–1991, Chevrolet Astro 1989–1991, GMC Safari 1989–1991 +1 more
Reported issue: Seat belt anchorage bar for rear sofa failed to sustain loads required by fmvss 210.
Possible consequence: Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 210.
Remedy: Replace noncomplying sofa bar with bar that meets requirements.
- Seats › Front assembly › ReclinerCovers: Ford Aerostar 1989–1990
Reported issue: The second row right hand seat assembly has a tilt forward function. A latch retains the seat in the normal ride postion, and this latch may release under severe frontal impact conditions, allowing the seat to pivot forward.
Possible consequence: In the event of vehicle accident, the seat could pivotforward, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Remedy: Replace seat pawl assembly with a revised design assembly.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinderCovers: Ford Aerostar 1990
Reported issue: Inability to maintain pressure in the secondary system of the master cylinder (controls braking of rear wheels) could increase brake pedal travel and reduce brake performance at temperatures less than 40 degrees.
Possible consequence: This would cause reduced braking effectiveness andincreased stopping distance that could result in a crash or collision.
Remedy: Install new design master cylinder incorporating a redesigned seal.
NHTSA investigations
- EA99002Transfer cases and rear drive shaftClosed · Jan 7, 1999
- RQ97015PARKING PAWLClosed · Oct 29, 1997
- EA96030Cracked fuel tanksClosed · Dec 20, 1996
- PE96050Cracked fuel tanksClosed · Aug 6, 1996
- PE91127Park pawl bendingClosed · Sep 16, 1991
- EA91015Liftgate failureClosed · Feb 1, 1991
← 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.