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1992 Ford Aerostar problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System:ignition:switch (28) · Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift (19) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (17)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

69 /100
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Compared against other Ford Aerostar model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

317
Complaints
0
Recalls
62
Service bulletins
29
Crashes reported
30
Fires reported
4
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (62)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines 2003-07-21 · 03148 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

new transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2002-09-02 · 02176 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2002-07-22 · 02142 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

some vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit a noise / vibration, no drive, unusual noise during cranking or a no crank condition. *tt

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2001-10-01 · 01197 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

some vehicles equipped with the 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / onnecting rod bearing knock. *tt

Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch 2001-09-17 · 01181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

brake shift interlock.*jb

Unknown Or Other 2001-08-06 · 01157 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc

Showing the 6 most recent of 62 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

No detailed complaint narratives on file.

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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