1997 Ford Aerostar Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 14%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Ford Aerostar, 14% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Note: I wish I had found this site years ago. I could not get past fords brick wall to speak to an engineer! 1. 1997 Aerostar - accelerator pedal was pressed down quickly to pass (2 lane highway). 2. Now in the left lane, not far ahead of passed the car - I experrienced a complete loss of power - hard right over to soft shoulder - avoided an oncoming head on collision - l just missed the car being passed by inches and stopped. The crimped end of cable to the carburator had released from the accelerator pedal. 3. I clamped the cable back onto the pedal with vice grips. (drove to dealer). …”
NHTSA complaint #10350538, filed 2010-08, 48,000 miles“When accelerating consumer had to depress the gas pedal several times to get the vehicle to move. When the vehicle moved the throttle got stuck, and revved very high. Dealer informed the consumer that the throttle linkage had a sticking problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10049874, filed 2003-12, 65,000 miles“Consumer was turning into a driveway off of a small street, applied brakes, and the vehicle suddenly took off on its own. Rpms went up, and the rear tires were spinning. Vehicle hit a garage wall and door.”
NHTSA complaint #864248, filed 2000-06“Mainly when van was in park engine revved up by itself. Also, van had a slight increase in speed while driving. Van was taken to the dealership. Dealership was not able to duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #868378, filed 2000-08“Cruise control set at approx 65 MPH on interstate 75 north of atlanta. Vehicle immediately accelarated out of control to approximately 90 MPH and would not respond to attempts to deactivate control by brake, or cruise control switches. After attempting to control vehicle while the throttle was wide open and brakes firmly applied for several mile to find safe place to attempt stopping it was brought to a stop by combination of braking, downshifting, and finally turning off ignition switch on an exit ramp. …”
NHTSA complaint #720605, filed 2000-03Related recalls
- 00V425000Dec 26, 2000Vehicle description: minivans equipped with 3.0l engines. An accelerator cable was kinked during installation, causing the core wires to eventually fray.Covers: Ford Aerostar 1997
Vehicle 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 1997 Ford Aerostar
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsAir bags
4 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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