1992 Ford Aerostar Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 8%of 317 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Ford Aerostar, 8% of the 317 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 1998-04“Leaks in engine, transfer case, and automatic transmission caused drivetrain to vibrate. Additionally, vehicle's brakes are dangerously inadequate. Both front discs and drums are undersized for vehicle, resulting in long stopping distances and excessive disc warping and wearing. The rear anti lock brakes are totally nonfunctional.”
NHTSA complaint #537457, filed 1998-06“During a crash bumper/hood/fender/switch/grill/core support/air conditioner condensor/fan belt/transmission and driver's door were damanged from impact to the driver's side. Also seat came off track and mechanic repaired it, as well as the air bag did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #836178, filed 1999-03“Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning ehicle will shut off, causing consumer to pull over, and it will be hard to get the vehicle back started.dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10032086, filed 2003-08“When taking the vehicle into for service the dealer noticed that the oil seal came off, and there is no oil in the vehicle. Also, the tranmission has no fuel, and when shifting gears there is a very loud banging noise, and the vehicle be shakes.”
NHTSA complaint #831345, filed 1998-11Engine 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 1992 Ford Aerostar
75 complaintsElectrical system
64 complaintsBrakes
58 complaintsAir bags
31 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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