1995 Ford Aerostar Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“Consumer found out through a technical service bulletin that transmission had a design flaw. They had to alter the original design to repair the problem. Opening to transmission pump was too small, allowing the pump to become clogged up. It built presure to blow the front seal.”

“Continual loss of torque over last seven months. Dealer has always said it was the small engine until on 5-1-00 it refused to take off when stopped at a stop sign and had a leak coming from the transmission. Leak later stopped and a check of the fluid level showed it to be normal. Ron clark Ford checked it out today and said the torque converter and entire transmission was worn out and estimated replacement at $2,800 for a rebuilt transmission. …”

“Consumer took vehicle in for recall on transfer case, recall no.97v204000. Vehicle was repaired, but problem reoccurred. Upon deceleration from speeds 55 to 70 MPH, creates a grining noise in the area where the parts were replaced, consumer is concerned that current parts would fail and cause problems controlling the vehicle, consumer states that the grining noise was not occurring before the factory recall and parts replacement.”

“Consumer had new tires put on vehicle due to vibration, problem still exist. However, the drive shaft / transfer case was replaced which was the cause of the vehicle experiencing sudden acceleration and vibration, prior to recall notice (97v-204).”

“Consumer received recall letter for transfer case/drive shaft,consumer called two dealers for an appointment. Both refused to order the part until they have a primary inspection. Recall letter stated that the vehicle must be serviced without delay.”