2000 Ford Aerostar Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 60,005miles, 3 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 2000 Ford Aerostar (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2000 Ford Aerostar. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by wheels (2) and air bags (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,005 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 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.
- Wheels2 33%
- Air bags1 17%
- Brakes1 17%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Equipment1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
- Tires1 17%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “4r100 transmission had problems since 33602 miles hard shifting into 3-4 and was told every thing was normal.started to have more problems at 83521 and was told drive it and see if it gets worse at 85953 took it to Ford and left it and they said I need a trans. But Ford charged me $437.27 . I was told I got more out of the trans than most get. This trans has a 90% premature failure.Ford refuses to help in any way to replace the trans.”
NHTSA complaint #10070512, filed 2004-01, 20,321 milesAir bags: “Accelerator stuck, car continued to throttle even after brake was heavily applied. Upon front impact into tree and rollover to driver's side, no air bags deployed. Car was totalled out due to crash damage - no attempt to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10068933, filed 2004-01, 60,005 milesBrakes: “Consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. The brakes had less braking power. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that brakes pads and rotors needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10095303, filed 2004-11Mileage when problems were reported
33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,321 and 75,857 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 2000 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 2000 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 2000 Ford Aerostar have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2000 Ford Aerostar as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Ford Aerostar is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by wheels with 2.
Has the 2000 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 2000 Ford Aerostar reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,005 miles and the middle half falls between 20,321 and 75,857 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.