1997 Ford Aerostar Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1997 Ford Aerostar, 5% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles.
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.
“1997 Aerostar rear hatch: 1 of 2 anchor studs which support the tail hatch pneumatic spring (vehicle body end) broke, allowing the hatch to immediately fall on to operator. Although there are 2 pneumatic supports, 1 is insuffcient to support the weight of the hatch. Similar experience with 1994 model.”
NHTSA complaint #10130062, filed 2005-07, 99,000 miles“There isn't a child safety lock on the vehicle. Children can get out of their child safety seat and open the vehicle doors before the consumer can get to the children out.”
NHTSA complaint #829445, filed 1998-10Latches, 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 1997 Ford Aerostar
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 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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