1990 Ford Aerostar Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%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 8 complaints about the steering of the 1990 Ford Aerostar, 4% of the 195 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“While driving at 30 MPH to 40 MPH the steering column caught on fire. Applied the brakes to pull over on the side of the road. In order to start the vehicle up, consumer had to try ten times, and no dash light came on until he turned it many of times.”
NHTSA complaint #828767, filed 1998-10“Recall no 96v071000, ignition switch, it was fixed on 18-oct-96. The steering wheel, is now very loose as a result of the dealer service. Dick lewis Ford. 707- 448 7111. Vacaville, ca.”
NHTSA complaint #803866, filed 1996-10Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 9 | 9% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 20 | 8% |
| 1993 | 17 | 5% |
| 1992 | 14 | 4% |
| 1991 | 7 | 3% |
| 1990 | 8 | 4% |
| 1989 | 6 | 2% |
| 1988 | 5 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 3% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1990 Ford Aerostar
56 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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