1990 Ford Aerostar Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 195 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 Ford Aerostar, 3% of the 195 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Seat belt will not latch or stay latched. Sometime comes unlatched while driving. Contacted dealer's service department. Didn't seem to be interested in problem. Transfered me to parts. I feel this is a safety problem which needs to be looked into.”
NHTSA complaint #702672, filed 1999-01“Driver's side seat belt latching mechanism fails to work properly. Also, whenever the brakes are applied & driver leans forward a bit, the belt buckle would become unlatched, by itself. Driver has buckle part by benedix. Have been to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #850360, filed 1999-10Related recalls
- 91V164000Sep 20, 1991Seat belt anchorage bar for rear sofa failed to sustain loads required by fmvss 210.Covers: Ford Aerostar 1989–1991, Chevrolet Astro 1989–1991, GMC Safari 1989–1991 +1 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 29% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 12 | 5% |
| 1993 | 10 | 3% |
| 1992 | 8 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 5 | 3% |
| 1989 | 31 | 12% |
| 1988 | 28 | 16% |
| 1987 | 18 | 16% |
| 1986 | 5 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1990 Ford Aerostar
56 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 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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