1992 Ford Aerostar Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 6%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 18 complaints about the equipment of the 1992 Ford Aerostar, 6% of the 317 complaints for this model year. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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“The vehicle is affected by recall 99v029. But it also has other electrical problems which seem to be related to the recall, such as 4- way flasher is inoperative/malfunctioning of the radio, clock and tail lights. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #836305, filed 1999-03“The air conditioning pump hose rubs the rack and pinion, causing a crack in the hose which causes freon to leak into the atmosphere. Mechanic/dealer and manufacturer are aware of problem. Hose has been redesigned in the new models and the replacement hoses.”
NHTSA complaint #813465, filed 1997-06“Brakes corroded due to frequent contamination by leakage from the air-conditioner evaporator coil system. Failure of the evaporator coil system resulted in two vehicle collison, when brakes failed from corrosion.”
NHTSA complaint #545137, filed 1999-04Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
| 1999 | 2 | 29% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 26 | 7% |
| 1992 | 18 | 6% |
| 1991 | 14 | 6% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 1% |
| 1987 | 3 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Aerostar
75 complaintsElectrical system
64 complaintsBrakes
58 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsExterior lighting
21 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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