1993 Ford Aerostar Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 99about this part
- Share
- 26%of 374 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 99 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 Ford Aerostar, 26% of the 374 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 29 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on the highway vehicle caught on fire because of the defect described in ignition switch electrical short 99v029000 recall. Manufacturer provided conflicting information. They told consumer by phone that the VIN number was included in the recall ,and then sent a letter indicating that the VIN number wasn't included.”
NHTSA complaint #10087331, filed 2004-08, 130,000 miles“Headlight switch runs so hot it melts the plastic plug body into which the wiring harness terminals are inserted. I will be purchasing the second replacement switch today (3 total switches since new). With the instrument panel trim removed and 1/2 hr driving with headlights on the switch is too hot to touch. The contact that provides power to the tail lights, instrument panel lights and radio night light seems to be the source of heat as that terminal shows the greatest damage due to heating.”
NHTSA complaint #10056983, filed 2004-02, 150,000 miles“While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. While opening the hood, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. The cause has not been determined. Please provide further details. Recall campaign; NHTSA campaign id number : 99v029000. The consumer stated that he saw smoke coming out of the edge of the hood. After he opened the hood he saw a small fire at the rear of the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10109761, filed 2005-03, 150,000 miles“Key switch recall speedometer/transmisson overdrive/radio not working called Ford and was told ignition switch recall caused this to happen .took van in problem was not fixed and was told we did not talk toanyone at Ford also talked to dealership with no help talked to a tech. He said it would cause the problem s we are having.”
NHTSA complaint #706483, filed 1999-05“To whom it may concern : I have had my vehicle repaired by jack demmer Ford at a cost of $3600.00 due to multiple electrical problems. All harnesses were replaced. I have the old ones which I can make available to you . The burn marks in the middle of the harness away from any connectors suggests a serious problem which seems like the same type of problem you just investigated Ford about.”
NHTSA complaint #704676, filed 1999-03Related recalls
- 99V029000Feb 9, 1999Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles were produced with a higher than specified electrical load through the accessory power feed circuit. The…Covers: Ford Aerostar 1992–1997
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 13 | 21% |
| 1996 | 12 | 12% |
| 1995 | 37 | 24% |
| 1994 | 69 | 27% |
| 1993 | 99 | 26% |
| 1992 | 64 | 20% |
| 1991 | 67 | 30% |
| 1990 | 56 | 29% |
| 1989 | 91 | 35% |
| 1988 | 46 | 26% |
| 1987 | 36 | 32% |
| 1986 | 20 | 38% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Aerostar
68 complaintsBrakes
59 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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology