1992 Ford Aerostar Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 317 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1992 Ford Aerostar, 3% of the 317 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Contacted the dealer, but they informed me that it will be to costly to fix problem. Required removing the entire rear door to fix the lock assembly, and since the mileage in access of 65000, I have to pay for repair. I told them it is a safety problem, if I have an accident, I will not be able to scape using the rear door.”
NHTSA complaint #740440, filed 2001-02“Consumer's hand was jammed in the sliding door. Door was unable to open. Door was forced open enough for consumer to remove hand. Become unable to open or close door. Dealer/manufacturer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #826855, filed 1998-08“Consumer was driving at approximately 65 MPH when hood unlatched unexpectedly, causing the hood to break windshield. Consumer skidded and was rearended.”
NHTSA complaint #823682, filed 1998-06“The contact owns a 1992 Ford Aerostar. Upon purchasing the vehicle, the contact stated that the muffler was rusted and cracked. The dealer stated that the vehicle was fine and the fumes would exit out of the rear of the vehicle. The fire department stated that the fumes were entering the vehicle due to the holes. The dealer stated that they sealed the holes and the vehicle was fine. The midas mechanic stated that the dealer never sealed the holes on the muffler and it needed to be replaced completely. He also stated that the fumes could in fact get inside the passenger compartment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10239623, filed 2008-08Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% |
| 1992 | 8 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 5 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Aerostar
75 complaintsElectrical system
64 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 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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