1990 Ford Aerostar Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) 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 visibility of the 1990 Ford Aerostar, 4% of the 195 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Windshield wiper motor assembly is fastened to the body with rubber insulators which are attached to the motor, glue breaks from the screws, causing the motor to break off mounts, and fall straight to the steering linkages. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #828185, filed 1998-09“Went through a car wash, when car wash attendent opened the van side to pull the vehicle out of the driers, the windshield popped out. Please explain.”
NHTSA complaint #803095, filed 1997-03“Two year old child leaning inside window, window started going up on its own; driver grabbed window,preventing further closing;let go window, continued to go up”
NHTSA complaint #971419, filed 1995-08Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 9 | 4% |
| 1993 | 11 | 3% |
| 1992 | 11 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 8 | 4% |
| 1989 | 8 | 3% |
| 1988 | 5 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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