1993 Ford Aerostar Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 6%of 374 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 171,575miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the body and structure of the 1993 Ford Aerostar, 6% of the 374 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 171,575 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“They say where there's smoke there's fire so that's why I checked the fire button on the form. Just to the right of the accelerator the carpet started smoking. We still don't know the cause. But, everytime we run the car an awful smell results. We no longer drive long distances. It's our only car but I we'll have to take it to the garage soon. With holiday bills this couldn't have come at a worse time.”
NHTSA complaint #10000660, filed 2002-12, 243,150 miles“Backed into pine tree in driveway. Shattered plastic bumper cover. Can not replace bumper cover because Ford says obsolete. Also no after market bumper can be found for this model. This bumper protects no one. Ford won't even give me the Ford part number. Its a cargo van. Other model covers can be bought from after market sellers but not the cargo van. Only place to get one is junk yards if you are get lucky. Most of their covers are busted also. A car is a hazard without a bumper.”
NHTSA complaint #10592183, filed 2014-05, 100,000 miles“The rear strut that holds up the tailgate exploded as the tailgate was closed at the grocery store. It sent a metal piece shooting through the air, striking me in the head, then cotinuing on and breaking the front windshield in 3 places before finally stopping. I was sent to the dodtor with a concussion, and blurred vision. I later had to return to the eye doctor because of the blurred vision. The vision and the headaches have since cleared up. I was very lucky I didn't lose an eye or someone wasn't killed. The piece of metal is about 12 inches long, and it struck me in my temple area.”
NHTSA complaint #703095, filed 1999-02“The rear hatch anchor held by 2 struts, broke. The bolts sheared off. Vehicle was parked. Released the tailgate & gave it a little push. Was rising the hatchback when the bolt broke off & hatch slammed shut on owner. Took vehicle to dealer, but part was not available. Mechanic will order replacement part.”
NHTSA complaint #852231, filed 1999-11“Two radiator replacements within 11,000 miles due to leakages around seal. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Also the rear door lock was inoperative, the door lock actuator was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8012682, filed 2002-06Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 16 | 6% |
| 1993 | 23 | 6% |
| 1992 | 11 | 3% |
| 1991 | 9 | 4% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 7 | 3% |
| 1988 | 7 | 4% |
| 1987 | 5 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Aerostar
99 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
68 complaintsBrakes
59 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsEquipment
26 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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