1993 Ford Aerostar Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 5%of 374 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the suspension of the 1993 Ford Aerostar, 5% of the 374 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle is experiencing the same defect as stated in the TSB 96-10-13, which indicates the left rear tire rubbing on the wheelhouse inner panel in jounce position and heavy loads due to mislocated body bracket, the vehicles tire experienced tread separation which may have been the result of the bracket defect.”
NHTSA complaint #557859, filed 2000-12“The front end needed to be aligned because new tires were installed. The mechanic was unable to perform the front end alignment because the front left ball joint and inner tie rod were worn.”
NHTSA complaint #10095474, filed 2004-10“Failure on the sway bar, the sway bar is wearing, causing the steering wheel to vibrate. Sway bar and stabilizer bar links both experienced wear and were replaced. Front brakes replaced due to vibration, dealer has replaced calipers twice, brake pads twice, machined rotors, replaced rotors, and repacked heel bearings, all of these repairs occurred between 17542 and 32572 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #802327, filed 1996-09“Driving at 30 MPH while snowing and wind blowing, consumer was going down hill, and vehicle started to slide to left. Consumer let go wheel, and it went to right, then it started to roller about 3 times.”
NHTSA complaint #879333, filed 2001-01“While traveling about 35mph on the highway without prior warning. Please provide additional information. The front right axle broke the dealer is aware of the problem. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8022918, filed 2002-11Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 10 | 4% |
| 1993 | 18 | 5% |
| 1992 | 8 | 3% |
| 1991 | 5 | 2% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 4 | 2% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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