1994 Ford Aerostar Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 10%of 257 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Ford Aerostar, 10% of the 257 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 2 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.
“Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My Ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used Ford springs which are made in china. The local Ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. Midas was so busy replacing Ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if I had the springs.”
NHTSA complaint #10217895, filed 2008-02, 120,000 miles“Three days after I have the vans wireing done because of a recall, my horn stopped working and the air bag light started flashing and my brake lights started staying on. I called jim wilson Ford who did the repairs I was told by the head man at the dealership that it was not there falt and I would have to pay to have it fixed. Everything worked fine until they did the recall work.”
NHTSA complaint #10061851, filed 2004-03“When driving at 35 MPH there is some popping noise coming from the steering column.also, brakes are working intermittently.consumer tried to avoid hitting a deer within the road, and steering wheel locked up, causing the vehicel to flip over four times.”
NHTSA complaint #843966, filed 1999-07“Exhuast fumes are leaking into the passenger compartment and cause the passengers to become sick. Tt the odometer malfunctions. Oil lights and engine light continue to come on because the vehicle burns 1-2 quarts of oil every week. Brakes stick and there was bricks rubbing kind of sound when the steering wheel turns. The horn failed. The weather stripping around the slide door keep coming off.”
NHTSA complaint #973463, filed 1995-10“In emergency stopping situation, front wheels lock up. When brake pedal is let up to regain front wheel traction and steering control, front wheels remain locked, resulting in extended stopping distance. To regain control, brake pedal must be totally released.”
NHTSA complaint #808994, filed 1997-03Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
| 1997 | 7 | 11% |
| 1996 | 18 | 17% |
| 1995 | 16 | 10% |
| 1994 | 25 | 10% |
| 1993 | 59 | 16% |
| 1992 | 58 | 18% |
| 1991 | 34 | 15% |
| 1990 | 27 | 14% |
| 1989 | 20 | 8% |
| 1988 | 9 | 5% |
| 1987 | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford Aerostar
69 complaintsAir bags
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsTires
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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