1997 Ford Aerostar Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 63 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 air bags of the 1997 Ford Aerostar, 6% of the 63 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
“Vehicle was slowing down going 35-45mph in the right slow lane. When brakes were applied, vehicle picked up more speed, causing consumer to lose control. Vehicle ran into one of the beams under underpass of the highway. Upon impact, front driver's air bag didn't deploy. Consumer's face hit steering. Consumer had 16 stiches in bottom lip. Consumer had a case, and was not allowed to contact dealer at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #893379, filed 2001-08Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Aerostar
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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