1999 Ford Aerostar Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Ford Aerostar (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1999 Ford Aerostar. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and equipment (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 79,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling2 29%
- Equipment2 29%
- Seat belts2 29%
- Air bags1 14%
- Other or unknown1 14%
- Tires1 14%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “The motor would die and then accelerate suddenly, sometimes making a cranking noise. The service report stated that there no problem. In addition, when the vehicle was parked and wanted to change from parking to drive, it would be stuck, making it difficult to change the transmission, usually producing a loud cranking noise as if the transmission was to explode. Eventually, in february 2005 the motor broke down and both the motor and transmission had to be replaced. The dealer (bayamon Ford) replaced the motor in march 2005 and when the transmission was received it was replaced in april 2005. …”
NHTSA complaint #10172783, filed 2006-11Engine cooling: “The air conditioning/heat unit seem to turn on and off without having to touch anything. The wipers turn on, do a few swipes and then turn back off again. The rear seat belts are stuck in the down position and the center lap belt does not hold in place (I have 2 kids and it has made it impossible for me to transport them safely) some of the door locks no longer work without placing the key into open them. The rear hatch back window had a pin fall out. The transmission linkage chain went out at 38,000 miles. Rear caliper froze at 45,000 miles”
NHTSA complaint #10068777, filed 2004-01, 80,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 78,000 and 80,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Ford Aerostar in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1999 Ford Aerostar.
Other model years of the Ford Aerostar
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 | 60,005 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 7 | 79,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 63 | 99,000 | 3 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 104 | 119,500 | 4 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1995 | 157 | 144,000 | 5 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 257 | 109,089 | 3 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 374 | 145,335 | 2 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 317 | 147,840 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 223 | 127,705 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 195 | 142,143 | 6 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 260 | 167,500 | 5 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 177 | 132,000 | 4 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 114 | — | 4 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 53 | 300,000 | 7 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Ford Aerostar model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Ford Aerostar have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1999 Ford Aerostar as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Ford Aerostar is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1999 Ford Aerostar been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Ford Aerostar reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 79,000 miles and the middle half falls between 78,000 and 80,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.