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1992 Ford Aerostar Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
21about this part
Share
7%of 317 total for the year
Median mileage
156,950miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1992 Ford Aerostar, 7% of the 317 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 156,950 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“First started out a couple of months ago. Headlights would flicker off and then back on. I figured it was nothing. Now the headlights flicker every 30-60 seconds, can not drive vehicle at night, have already been pulled over by police because of it. I explained to the officer there must be a problem with the headlights.”

NHTSA complaint #10010714, filed 2003-03, 142,000 miles

“The contact stated that the vehicle's horizontal and vertical headlight adjusters fractured on 07/04/06. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 07/05/06 who determined that there was no replacement part available to repair the problem. The tension spring that assists in the proper functioning of the headlight adjusters was no longer available as well. The manufacturer was not alerted. Updated 8/1/2006 -”

NHTSA complaint #10162864, filed 2006-07, 171,900 miles

“When driving and trying to use the turning signal it doesn't work and the back up lamp isn't working either. Also, heater malfunctioned, and the red brake light and the yellow anti- brake light stays on. Consumer had just brought the vehicle back from repair shop for a recall service, and the consumer is having all of types of problems with vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #837064, filed 1999-04

“Repaced headlight switch twice because of lights going out at night while driving. Original switch appeared as if it had gotten hot. After jumper on the wiring harness was installed after receiving recall notice in early 1999, lights have been doing great until this evening, went out like previous times. A couple of days ago the door ajar light on dash was clicking on and off.”

NHTSA complaint #716024, filed 1999-12

“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

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199622%
199543%
199494%
199392%
1992217%
199131%
199011%
198811%

Other parts of the 1992 Ford Aerostar

Transmission and drivetrain
75 complaints
Electrical system
64 complaints
Brakes
58 complaints
Air bags
31 complaints
Engine cooling
26 complaints
Equipment
18 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Tires
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1992 Ford Aerostar

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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