1994 Ford Aerostar Engine cooling Problems

“Dt: the contact stated 1994, Ford van caught on fire on the freeway on 8-8-05. She was not having problems prior to the fire. The fire seemed to be electrical and originated under the hood. Updated 2/7/2006 - the consumer received recall 97v204000 on nov 13, 1997 for the transfer case/driveshaft but the dealer refused to make the repairs. This failure of this component could result in a fire. The consumer received information from NHTSA on two recalls for the vehicle. One was 99v028000 for the electrical wiring under the hood and the other one was 99v029000 for the ignition switch.”

“Our automatic head lights have worked off and on .off more than on.we never had any problems and loved our minivan untill yesterday it started making a funny noise ,and we found out that the crankshaft was broken.when a you own a newer model vehicle you expect ,and it brakes down for the first time you expect an alternater/starter and ,battery,etc,but not a broken crankshaft.”

“We would like to know if there have been any other complaints of engine failure as a result of a defect or leak in the timing case gasket of this vehicle. We feel this leak directly resulted in the failure of the engine which we now have to replace at great expense. After contacting Ford, the manufacturer of our minivan, we find that we have no recourse in this matter other than to contact you and make it part of your records that this has happened to our vehicle. …”

“While driving on interstate vehicle started to loose power and then ceased to function altogether, vehicle was towed into dearlership and consumer was advised that the engine block was cracked and that the anti-freeze was getting into the engine, consumer purchased a rebuilt engine.”

“Vehicle experiencing problem with loss of coolant and overheating while driving. Independent mechanic informed of a head gasket failure. Vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's extended warranty. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”