1993 Ford Aerostar Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 374 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 1993 Ford Aerostar, 3% of the 374 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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 vehicle went over a puddle of water and lost control.. Driver's side seat belt unfastened at that point. Vehicle then rolled over four times. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Driver was ejected through the windshield, and sustained a broken collar bone and three broken ribs. Also passenger in the front seat sustained internal head and back injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10042868, filed 2003-10, 120,000 miles“The drivers seat belt will no longer engage. It was not damaged or missused in any way. I contacted the dealer informed me it was not a waranteed item. I feel the dealer should replace the belt as it is a great safety hazard. I do not know if this has occurred in other vehicles but felt I should report it.”
NHTSA complaint #713976, filed 1999-10“Front seatbelt malfunctioned, causing the seatbelt not to retract, which won't protect the occupant in event of a crash. Also, airbag light came on, indicating a problem with the air bag system. Ford/dealer have refused to cover the repair of either mechanism.”
NHTSA complaint #857561, filed 2000-02“Driver's seat belt has two feet tension. Upon tugging on the shoulder harness, it will not retract to secure occupant. Also during a panic stop belt retraction is null and void. This has resulted in injuries during a vehicle accident. (1989 Aerostar injuries shoulder and neck.”
NHTSA complaint #813400, filed 1997-06Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 29% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 12 | 5% |
| 1993 | 10 | 3% |
| 1992 | 8 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 5 | 3% |
| 1989 | 31 | 12% |
| 1988 | 28 | 16% |
| 1987 | 18 | 16% |
| 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 complaintsFuel system
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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