1992 Ford Aerostar Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 4%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 14 complaints about the steering of the 1992 Ford Aerostar, 4% of the 317 complaints for this model year. 3 a fire, 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.
“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“There is a popping noise coming from the brakes, causing fluid to flow out from the brakes. Also, consumer lost control of the steering due to the steering wheel locking up. Consumer left vehicle at the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #834687, filed 1999-02Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 9 | 9% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 20 | 8% |
| 1993 | 17 | 5% |
| 1992 | 14 | 4% |
| 1991 | 7 | 3% |
| 1990 | 8 | 4% |
| 1989 | 6 | 2% |
| 1988 | 5 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 3% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Aerostar
75 complaintsElectrical system
64 complaintsBrakes
58 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsEquipment
18 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.
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