1991 Ford Aerostar Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 6%of 223 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1991 Ford Aerostar, 6% of the 223 complaints for this model year. 6 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.
“The flywheel has been replaced 5 times. It continues to tear apart near where it is bolted on. This is an ongoing problem that we cannot solve. My mechanic cannot determine why this continues to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #737383, filed 2000-12“1) replaced both head gaskets and bolts! 2) replaced extension housing gasket 3) replaced both valve cover gaskets, oil pan gasket, oil filter adapter o-rings”
NHTSA complaint #10069585, filed 2004-01“Being parked for about a half an hour the vehicle had a small explosion and caught on fire on the passenger's side/ underneath the vehicle and through the dash panel. No prior problems with the vehicle. Cause unknown. Please provide details.”
NHTSA complaint #828417, filed 1998-10Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
| 1999 | 2 | 29% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 7% |
| 1994 | 22 | 9% |
| 1993 | 27 | 7% |
| 1992 | 26 | 8% |
| 1991 | 13 | 6% |
| 1990 | 16 | 8% |
| 1989 | 23 | 9% |
| 1988 | 13 | 7% |
| 1987 | 23 | 20% |
| 1986 | 11 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford Aerostar
67 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsEquipment
14 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Ford Aerostar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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