1993 Ford Aerostar Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 7%of 374 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 146,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Ford Aerostar, 7% of the 374 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 146,000 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The van idles very rough of stalls. While stopped (in gear) it will surge forward even with the brakes on. While accellerating from a stopped position it will go then sputter and jerk. While traveling at any speed, it will suddenly jerk as though the transmission is failing. Each time we have had the problem, Ford has covered it under the warranty. We are out of warranty now but feel this is a defect that Ford should take care of. They first told me they could do nothing. …”
NHTSA complaint #709544, filed 1999-08“The contact stated upon changing both the fuel filter and the oil filter, the vehicle made a knocking noise while driving 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop who was unable to determine the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10172567, filed 2006-11, 146,000 miles“I wiil be faxing over the information regarding this 93 Ford Aerostar. No safety defect listed in the summary. The vehicle had starting problems. The transmission failed. The A/C failed. Relay starter motor failed. The heater core failed. Power steering was inoperative. Tie rods on both tires failed. Water pump failed.”
NHTSA complaint #722457, filed 2000-05“Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle will shut off, causing consumer to pull over, and it will be hard to get the vehicle back started.dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10032085, filed 2003-08“While driving at any speed and coming to a stop, and then trying to pull off, vehicle will die out without any prior warning. Consumer is losing alot of gas. Also, when on cruise control vehicle will accelerate by itself. Dealer can't determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #836017, filed 1999-03Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
| 1999 | 2 | 29% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 7% |
| 1994 | 22 | 9% |
| 1993 | 27 | 7% |
| 1992 | 26 | 8% |
| 1991 | 13 | 6% |
| 1990 | 16 | 8% |
| 1989 | 23 | 9% |
| 1988 | 13 | 7% |
| 1987 | 23 | 20% |
| 1986 | 11 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Aerostar
99 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
68 complaintsBrakes
59 complaintsAir bags
37 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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