1997 Ford Aerostar Suspension 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 suspension of the 1997 Ford Aerostar, 6% of the 63 complaints for this model year.
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 my vehicle the right front wheel bearing experienced a catastrophic failure. This failure resulted in a sudden loss in almost all braking power and loss of front right wheel nearly coming off vehicle. The entire front spindle assembly, brake rotor,and caliperand ball joints were detroyed . Due to the nature of the repair the left front brake rotor, caliper and shoes had to be replaced in order for the vehicle to operate efficiently. …”
NHTSA complaint #740683, filed 2001-02“Right front spindle and knuckle assembly malfunctioned. Dealer has been notified. Right front spindle/knuckle assembly was replaced. Right front rotor, inner and outer wheel bearings and seal were all replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8005538, filed 2002-03“Vibration at different speeds along with noisy droning experienced within weeks of new purchase. Several attempts to effect repairs at dealer resulted in one repair attempt which promptly reverted back to high level of vibration and droning at 50 - 55 MPH and most apparent at above 60 MPH. Dealer has done tire balancing, rotation, rear axle components replacement, drive shaft balancing and numerous test drives, all without affecting the drive train vibration and noise.”
NHTSA complaint #701121, filed 1998-12Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 10 | 4% |
| 1993 | 18 | 5% |
| 1992 | 8 | 3% |
| 1991 | 5 | 2% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 4 | 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 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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