1995 Ford Aerostar Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 6%of 157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 165,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 1995 Ford Aerostar, 6% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 165,000 miles. 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.
“The contact owns a 1995 Ford Aerostar. After refueling the vehicle, the contact detected a strong fuel odor around the vehicle. The contact discovered that the fuel tank was leaking fuel. In addition, the fuel strap and the fuel inlet were cracked. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10639902, filed 2014-09, 165,000 miles“While driving 30 MPH, vehicle sputtered a few times, then stalled. Would not start again. Towed to dealer. Dealer could not find cause. Wanted to replace fuel injection system. Consumer then repaired vehicle himself, fuel pressure regulator had failed and flooded engine compartment with fuel.”
NHTSA complaint #893615, filed 2001-08“When filling up the fuel tank, the engine turns over, but the van will not start until it sits for about 10 minutes. When taken to dealer, dealer stated that it would take about $800.00 to correct the problem. Owner does not agree with the findings, and continues to experience a problem when filling the tank.”
NHTSA complaint #824531, filed 1998-06“An electrical short in fuel pump. Vehicle was experiencing a loss of power and fuel gauge becomes erratic. Dealer contacted. All the gauges quit working and the engine stalls while driving due to main dash wiring harness overheated and burnt.”
NHTSA complaint #8007423, filed 2002-04“There is a very strong smell of gasoline fumes in the van. About 2 years ago, the fuel line system was replaced by the dealership under warranty. Dealer is aware of the current situation, and stated to consumer that fuel line could not be replaced free of charge.”
NHTSA complaint #826254, filed 1998-08Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 20 | 8% |
| 1993 | 11 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 28 | 14% |
| 1989 | 54 | 21% |
| 1988 | 53 | 30% |
| 1987 | 7 | 6% |
| 1986 | 5 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1995 Ford Aerostar
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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