1993 Ford Aerostar Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 6%of 374 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 189,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1993 Ford Aerostar, 6% of the 374 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 189,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There was a design flaw in steering column. Wire ribbon ring that's inside of steering column, which gives power to air bag/ cruise control, and horn has cracked as a result of ribbon being too short and folded over, vehicle had no horn/no cruise control or air bag.dealer contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #8016547, filed 2002-08“When apply force to the brake pedal, vehicle becomes very hard to control. Also the front end vibrates. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer determined the problem as bad front rotors. Consumer also having a problem when the cruise control is engaged, the vehicle will experience unwanted and unexpected acceleration.”
NHTSA complaint #816541, filed 1997-09“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 1999-03“Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle accelerating after reaching 40 MPH or more.vehicle has been inspected on two occasions by dealer. Consumer was imformed that problem was repaired. Condition reoccurred. Also was inspected by independent repairman, informed that the conditon could not be found. Repairman found a technical bulletin concerning the consumer's problem manufacturer. Informed consumer the vehicle was out of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #830903, filed 1998-11“The airbag system malfunctioned, causing the srs light to intermittently to come on and off. Cruise control and horn is inoperative which can cause unexpected deployment and no use of the horn. Dealer said it needs a clock spring.”
NHTSA complaint #815681, filed 1997-08Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 14% |
| 1997 | 9 | 14% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 12 | 5% |
| 1993 | 23 | 6% |
| 1992 | 12 | 4% |
| 1991 | 23 | 10% |
| 1990 | 16 | 8% |
| 1989 | 12 | 5% |
| 1988 | 6 | 3% |
| 1987 | 7 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
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 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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