1992 Ford Aerostar Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 317 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 145,681miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1992 Ford Aerostar, 4% of the 317 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 145,681 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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.
“The contact owns a 1992 Ford Aerostar. The contact stated that the cruise controls shuts on and off without warning. Several years ago, he witnessed billows of smoke coming from the vehicle. The vehicle has not been inspected or repaired. The speed and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 145,681.”
NHTSA complaint #10199391, filed 2007-08, 145,681 miles“When weather is below freezing and the owner starts the car up without letting it warm up, the vehicle takes off when gas is applied and the pedal sticks. Brakes cannot be applied to slow down or stop vehicle. Dealer has seen vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #844402, filed 1999-08“While driving engine suddenly picked up speed from 35 to50 MPH as if pedal was forced down. Shifted to neutral to avoid picking up speed, shifted to park, engine still racing. Turned switch off/on to stop surging, vehicle with dealer for inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #815858, filed 1997-08Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 14% |
| 1997 | 9 | 14% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 12 | 5% |
| 1993 | 23 | 6% |
| 1992 | 12 | 4% |
| 1991 | 23 | 10% |
| 1990 | 16 | 8% |
| 1989 | 12 | 5% |
| 1988 | 6 | 3% |
| 1987 | 7 | 6% |
| 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 complaintsEquipment
18 complaintsSteering
14 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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