1996 Ford Aerostar Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Ford Aerostar, 2% of the 104 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Motor pings under load in overdrive when using A/C at 40-45 MPH. Requires taking out of overdrive manually. Dealer reports no codes upon computer check. Engine also pings in winter on load going up grade at 40-45 MPH in overdrive. Dealer reported engine computer indicates very lean condition when forst purchased....no correction available. Mileage excellent 20-21 around town and 27-30 on highway. This is a great van except for the pinging. Have tried mid range and premium fuel and premium with no better results. …”
NHTSA complaint #743038, filed 2001-03“Engine was not running properly. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that head gasket needed to be replaced. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8001038, filed 2001-12Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
| 1999 | 2 | 29% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 7% |
| 1994 | 22 | 9% |
| 1993 | 27 | 7% |
| 1992 | 26 | 8% |
| 1991 | 13 | 6% |
| 1990 | 16 | 8% |
| 1989 | 23 | 9% |
| 1988 | 13 | 7% |
| 1987 | 23 | 20% |
| 1986 | 11 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford Aerostar
23 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford Aerostar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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