1993 Ford Aerostar Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 59about this part
- Share
- 16%of 374 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 59 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Ford Aerostar, 16% of the 374 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,500 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Cancellation of general recall tsb94b38 which had to do with ABS general recall which Ford says is now expired. My rear brakes lockup first thing in the morning, and sometimes during the day, sometimes I get a ABS light.”
NHTSA complaint #10033247, filed 2003-08, 108,500 miles“There is a fitting for the brake line, mounted to a bracket behind the right front wheel. The rubber line popped off the pin that holds it in place, dumping the break fluid and leaving me with no brakes. I had hit the breaks to avoid hitting a dog. Fortunatly there was no immediate danger that would cause an accident. I was able to steer around the dog. If there had been a car that pulled out I wouldn't have had any chance to stop. This is the secont time this has happened. Last time I was taking the transmission out of park on an incline when the other side popped. …”
NHTSA complaint #757859, filed 2002-02“Front brakes had locked up when applied and then burned rotors. Could feel vibration in vehicle when this happened. Took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic indicated wheel cylinders were not made of metal. Pistons had expanded, and were not moving back & forth freely. Brake system was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #883695, filed 2001-03“When apply force to the brake pedal, vehicle becomes very hard to control. Also the front end vibrates. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer determined the problem as bad front rotors. Consumer also having a problem when the cruise control is engaged, the vehicle will experience unwanted and unexpected acceleration.”
NHTSA complaint #816541, filed 1997-09“Failure on the sway bar, the sway bar is wearing, causing the steering wheel to vibrate. Sway bar and stabilizer bar links both experienced wear and were replaced. Front brakes replaced due to vibration, dealer has replaced calipers twice, brake pads twice, machined rotors, replaced rotors, and repacked heel bearings, all of these repairs occurred between 17542 and 32572 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #802327, filed 1996-09Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
| 1997 | 7 | 11% |
| 1996 | 18 | 17% |
| 1995 | 16 | 10% |
| 1994 | 25 | 10% |
| 1993 | 59 | 16% |
| 1992 | 58 | 18% |
| 1991 | 34 | 15% |
| 1990 | 27 | 14% |
| 1989 | 20 | 8% |
| 1988 | 9 | 5% |
| 1987 | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Aerostar
99 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
68 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsEquipment
26 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsTires
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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