1993 Ford Aerostar Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 374 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Ford Aerostar, 3% of the 374 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“Consumer stated that vehicle is experiencing problems with a faulty gas tank and is requesting remibursement, consumer stated that his 1990 Ford Aerostar was recalled for a faulty gas tank, and expects to have his 1993 recalled as well since both vehicles experienced the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #564167, filed 2001-01“Engine shutdown at 60mph in left lane approaching springfield interchange, nearly causing accident. Happened after going over bump. Fuel cutout switch suspected. Engine restart after 10 minutes.”
NHTSA complaint #739145, filed 2001-01“After filling vehicle w/gas, started to notice fumes inside vehicle; opened windows to air vehicle; took to dealer & had o rings, filler neck changed. Had the lines checked, but nothing was found.”
NHTSA complaint #816719, filed 1997-10“Fuel gauge: fuel gauge floats completely to the right and there's a smell like gas coming from the vehicle. Dealer say it's the fuel pump sending unit.”
NHTSA complaint #816155, filed 1997-09“During vehicle operation the ABS light came on, and the smell of burning rubber was experienced due to the wires connected to the fuel pump had melted or burnt down.”
NHTSA complaint #802268, filed 1996-09Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 20 | 8% |
| 1993 | 11 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 28 | 14% |
| 1989 | 54 | 21% |
| 1988 | 53 | 30% |
| 1987 | 7 | 6% |
| 1986 | 5 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Aerostar
99 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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