1993 Ford Aerostar Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) 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 visibility of the 1993 Ford Aerostar, 3% of the 374 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“Power windows do not go down properly. I have to manually push them down in order to open them. This started just after the car warranty expired. In november of 1998, I was unable to start my car. I lifted the hood and discovered a small flame on an electrical wire. I had already been having problems with the key not fitting properly in the ignition, the bell sounding even if the key were not inserted in the ignition and the digital read-out of the radio will work intermittently. I had the car towed and had to have a new starter installed. …”
NHTSA complaint #705053, filed 1999-03“I wiil be faxing over the information regarding this 93 Ford Aerostar. No safety defect listed in the summary. The vehicle had starting problems. The transmission failed. The A/C failed. Relay starter motor failed. The heater core failed. Power steering was inoperative. Tie rods on both tires failed. Water pump failed.”
NHTSA complaint #722457, filed 2000-05“Hole in air conditioner hose, maybe rubbing on rack and pinion steering or from accident in the ice strom of 1995 in delware. Heater coil replaced 4 time and the 4th time maybe electrolysis problem.”
NHTSA complaint #723142, filed 2000-05“Driver's side window is working intermittently. Also, passenger's side door won't open from the outside and inside when the consumer is trying to get out of the vehicle or get into the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #836275, filed 1999-03“While driving at 72 MPH with the cruise control set, the heater holes busted, causing the consumer to lose power, consumer pulled over and the engine shut down. Owner seeks compensation for repair costs.”
NHTSA complaint #830735, filed 1998-11Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 9 | 4% |
| 1993 | 11 | 3% |
| 1992 | 11 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 8 | 4% |
| 1989 | 8 | 3% |
| 1988 | 5 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 2% |
| 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 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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