1991 Ford Aerostar Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%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 7 complaints about the steering of the 1991 Ford Aerostar, 3% of the 223 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 vehicle was driven by the owner's wife the vehicle caught on fire from top to bottom. According to owner, the fire started inside of the vehicle around the steering column, costing the life of the driver at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #817992, filed 1997-12“Ignition switch key can be removed when transmission is in drive position, not checked by dealer. Consumer stated vehicle will roll, unless parking brake is applied power steering and brakes do not function properly.”
NHTSA complaint #813292, filed 1997-06“After having recall repair work done on the vehicle, the vehicle is now having a problem with the u-joints in the steering column. Recall #96v071000. Consumer states problems did not exist until recall work was performed”
NHTSA complaint #806906, filed 1996-12Steering: 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 1991 Ford Aerostar
67 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsEquipment
14 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsBody and structure
9 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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