1992 Ford Aerostar Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 64about this part
- Share
- 20%of 317 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 64 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Ford Aerostar, 20% of the 317 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 21 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Recall campaign 99v029000 was for ignition wiring harness. The wiring harness in my van overhead, shorted out the lights and other equipment and put off the odor of burning wires. I paid to have it replaced. I just found out about the recall and Ford tells me that my van was not included in the recall. If I have the same problem as has been identified shouldn't it be covered? Or maybe you need to expand the campaign.”
NHTSA complaint #756953, filed 2002-01“The contact owns a 1992 Ford Aerostar. The contact stated that the ground wires are shorting out the brake lights and other wires underneath the dashboard. He also stated that his windows are not working. Ford stated that nothing could be done because his VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that he has been burned by the failed wires. The recall # was unknown. The current mileage is 171,000 and failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10196275, filed 2007-07, 150,000 miles“Transmission malfunctioned while starting to move and putting vehicle into gear, vehicle would not move anywhere. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to check problem. Consumer stated that prior to the recall the ignition had been loose for 2 years, air condition has failed and still not working and also the rear wheels and the tire were worn unevenly.”
NHTSA complaint #899149, filed 2001-11“Vehicle was parked and shut off around 4 pm. Later that night at approximately midnight, a neighbor informed consumer that vehicle was in flames. Fire department inspector determined that fire started in electrical wiring harness. Note: recall 99v029000 repairs had been performed prior to fire.”
NHTSA complaint #891857, filed 2001-07“Driver's power window malfunctioned. In addition, transmission failed/ABS light intermittently comes on/master cylinder failed, causing an accident/air conditioning compressor failed/tie rods replaced/tail lights repeated ly replaced/ignition switch failed, causing a fire/repeated engine oil leaks and catalytic converter replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #533725, filed 1998-04Related recalls
- 99V029000Feb 9, 1999Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles were produced with a higher than specified electrical load through the accessory power feed circuit. The…Covers: Ford Aerostar 1992–1997
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 13 | 21% |
| 1996 | 12 | 12% |
| 1995 | 37 | 24% |
| 1994 | 69 | 27% |
| 1993 | 99 | 26% |
| 1992 | 64 | 20% |
| 1991 | 67 | 30% |
| 1990 | 56 | 29% |
| 1989 | 91 | 35% |
| 1988 | 46 | 26% |
| 1987 | 36 | 32% |
| 1986 | 20 | 38% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Aerostar
75 complaintsBrakes
58 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsEquipment
18 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsTires
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology