1996 Ford Aerostar Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%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 3 complaints about the equipment of the 1996 Ford Aerostar, 3% of the 104 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 floorboard becomes very hot when air conditioner defroster or air vent is on. This was due to exposed heater core tubes, the make shift plenum chamber cover was fabricated by the dealer. This has not corrected the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #813142, filed 1997-06Related recalls
- 96V161000Aug 29, 1996The certification labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designations. This does not comply with fmvss no. 120, "tire…Covers: Ford Aerostar 1996, F-150 1996–1997, F-250 1996–1997 +3 more
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
| 1999 | 2 | 29% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 26 | 7% |
| 1992 | 18 | 6% |
| 1991 | 14 | 6% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 1% |
| 1987 | 3 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
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 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology