1996 Ford Aerostar problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (15) · Wheels:rim (8) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor (5)
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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 →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (104)
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:manual Transmission 2003-11-10 · 02138 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (wot), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with possible diagnostic trouble codes p0732, p0733, p1762 set on vehicles built before 12/1/2001. *tt
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
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2002-11-11 · 02221 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2002-10-22 · 870197 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340. *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
Showing the 6 most recent of 104 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.