1992 Ford Aerostar Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 75about this part
- Share
- 24%of 317 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 168,148miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 75 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Ford Aerostar, 24% of the 317 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 168,148 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The shifting lever in the steering column malfunctioned, which caused the vehicle not to shift. Part# 2f0dc-7215 53. This was due to a mechanical failure and may be a manufacturer defect. The problem was the transmission/shift actuating tube.”
NHTSA complaint #10038132, filed 2003-10, 142,297 miles“I stopped at the end of my drivway to put mail in the mailbox. Got back in the car and went to put it in gear and something broke. It would not go in any gear. Repair shop thought originally the linkage was broke. But come to find out that the tube assembly broke. They said this only happens on impact. If this had happened while traveling it would have most likely caused a major accident.”
NHTSA complaint #706059, filed 1999-04“The contact stated when the vehicle was placed in drive, it failed to move forward. The vehicle currently only operates in reverse. The vehicle was seen by a local mechanic who determined the transmission needed to be replaced. The transmission had gone out previously and was replaced by a local mechanic.”
NHTSA complaint #10153208, filed 2006-03, 194,000 miles“Transmission fluid had burnt black. Had no warning while driving resulting in extensive damage to transmission components due tio lack of warning. Vehicle had stopped. The clutch was broken, bearings busted. The pilot shaft twisted. Torque convertor bushing in housing blew fuel out of seal. Vehicle fail to respond. Had vehicle towed home.”
NHTSA complaint #848702, filed 1999-09“Consumer experienced problem with transfer case failure. While driving on the highway during approximately 75 MPH, with three children in the back seat, transfer case broke in three pieces, causing the tranmission/driveshaft & muffler to drop and puncture a hole in gas tank . Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #826880, filed 1998-08Related recalls
- 99V094000Apr 28, 1999Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger minivans. (this includes all 1992 awd aerostars not previously included in safety recall 97v-204/97s83). These…Covers: Ford Aerostar 1992
- 97V204000Nov 13, 1997Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger minivans. These vehicles can develop powertrain bending resonance or transfer case output shaft bushing…Covers: Ford Aerostar 1992–1997
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 33% |
| 1999 | 3 | 43% |
| 1997 | 9 | 14% |
| 1996 | 12 | 12% |
| 1995 | 22 | 14% |
| 1994 | 42 | 16% |
| 1993 | 68 | 18% |
| 1992 | 75 | 24% |
| 1991 | 49 | 22% |
| 1990 | 37 | 19% |
| 1989 | 31 | 12% |
| 1988 | 13 | 7% |
| 1987 | 15 | 13% |
| 1986 | 7 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Aerostar
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 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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