1996 Ford Aerostar Vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control 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.
“While driving 35-40 MPH vehicle suddenly accelerated to 50-55 MPH. Consumer stood on brakes, with both feet. Vehicle failed to slow down. Consumer then shifted to neutral and turned off engine.this happened again the same day, about 50 MPH. When driving below 30 MPH vehicle did not accelerate. Please add further details.”
NHTSA complaint #899575, filed 2001-11“Requires a shift into 'neutral' to disengage maximum throttle during a passing manuver. Seems to be torque related. Occurs independent of 'cruise control' being on or off. Applying brakes or turning curise to off does not release throttle. Vehical has been back to dealer who sold vehicle and accessory at least twice. Cruise control has been replaced but problem recurs.”
NHTSA complaint #704000, filed 1999-03“While consumer was backing out vehicle hit a steel pole. Within second vehicle suddenly accelerated in a foward position, while driver's foot remained on brake, vehicle hit the wall of warehouse. Dealer / manufacturer were not contacted at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #851855, filed 1999-10Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 14% |
| 1997 | 9 | 14% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 12 | 5% |
| 1993 | 23 | 6% |
| 1992 | 12 | 4% |
| 1991 | 23 | 10% |
| 1990 | 16 | 8% |
| 1989 | 12 | 5% |
| 1988 | 6 | 3% |
| 1987 | 7 | 6% |
| 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 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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