1996 Ford Aerostar Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%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 6 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1996 Ford Aerostar, 6% 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.
“Sliding door on right intermittently does not work, it will not latch to close. Dealer has been contacted and is aware of the problem. States it needs four parts, two parts are under warranty, andtwo are not (the latch and the striker plate).”
NHTSA complaint #828751, filed 1998-10Related recalls
- 96V070000Apr 22, 1996When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in fmvss no. 206, "door…Covers: Ford Aerostar 1996, Thunderbird 1996, Lincoln Town CAR 1996 +4 more
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% |
| 1992 | 8 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 5 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford Aerostar
23 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEquipment
3 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.
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