1997 Ford Aerostar Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Ford Aerostar, 5% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 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.
“While traveling on the highway at approximately 70 MPH, the tread on the rear driver's side tire separated rapidly, which resulted in complete destruction of the tire. The wheel well and bumper were damaged as a result of the tire failure. The tire was replaced and it failed again while traveling on the highway. The wheel well and bumper was again damaged.”
NHTSA complaint #10034255, filed 2003-09, 24,000 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
| 1999 | 1 | 14% |
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 9 | 4% |
| 1993 | 12 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 1% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 6 | 2% |
| 1988 | 2 | 1% |
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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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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