1996 Ford Aerostar Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%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 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Ford Aerostar, 4% of the 104 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Consumer has had problems with sliding door. They leased it 0n (1) 17-aug-97, (2) 9- 19-96, (3) 8- 5-97 and (4)9-21-97. Rancho Ford of temecula, ca. Has done repairs three times changing the parts regarding door latch the first two times; quality repair r&r door trim panel and repair lock rod machanism, the third time. Problem still exists. Consumer cannot open silding door at most of the times from inside or outside. Vehicle is also equipped with automatic door locks.”
NHTSA complaint #816537, filed 1997-09“Consumer was involved in a rearend collision, traveling about 15 MPH the sliding door, which was locked upon impact, came open and the driver 's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #810323, filed 1997-03Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 16 | 6% |
| 1993 | 23 | 6% |
| 1992 | 11 | 3% |
| 1991 | 9 | 4% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 7 | 3% |
| 1988 | 7 | 4% |
| 1987 | 5 | 4% |
| 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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsTires
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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