We found the following complaints for FORD AEROSTAR (1993)
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Cruise control/horn have failed, andairbag light flashes. On/off. All failed at thesame time.
Air bag will not work due to air bag clock switch located in the steering column. Consumer says that she should not have to pay the replacement cost.
We have had to replace the clock spring mechanism for the second time in the past 14 months.the clock spring controls the air bag as well as the cruise control and other electrical functions on the steering column.the fact the clock spring controls the air bag is a safety issue which needs to be addressed by either a better clock spring or free replacement by the maufacturer.it has cost me over $200 to have this replaced this last time, over $400 the first time because i also had to have the turn signal switch replaced as well.
Airbag indicator flashing on and off.dealer says its a failed clock spring.airbag not functional.
Air bag light started flashing constantly, then horn and cruise control stopped working.noise in column sounds like loose wires flopping.
Consumer states that air bag light came on.checked by dlr who advised that air bag fuse is bad and air bags will not deploy if needed.*mr
No summary included for this vehicle.
Our daughter was rear-ended while she was stopped at a stop light. The car that hit her was going 50mph.our van was pushed into a lincoln in front of her. The airbag did not deploy and the driver's seat was broken . We bought the van brand new and have always bought ford cars because of their advertised safety features. My daughter has suffered continued pain. Both physically and mentally.nlm
The consumer was involved in an accident in her 1993 ford aerostar in which the vehicle rolled four times.none of the vehicle's air bags deployed.the consumer sustained life threatening injuries including a broken bone in her back. The manufacturer was contacted but the consumer has not received a response from them.
While driving theairbag deployed,causing the van to collide with another vehicle. Driversustained minor injuries.the dealer has not been notified.
Ie97027,airbag light comes on and off while driving, indicating there is a problem with the airbag system which may deploy unexpectedly and cause a crash, or may not deploy in event of a crash and won't protect the occupant.please provide further information.
Front seatbelt malfunctioned, causing the seatbelt not to retract, which won't protect the occupant in event of a crash. Also,airbag light came on, indicating aproblem with the air bagsystem. Ford/dealer have refused to cover the repair of either mechanism. *ml
Cruise control/horn quit working/airbag light flashes, andsmoke came from steering column at ignition switch.
There was adesign flaw insteering column.wire ribbon ring that's inside ofsteering column, which gives power to air bag/ cruise control, and hornhas cracked as a result of ribbon being too short and folded over,vehicle hadno horn/no cruise control or air bag.dealer contacted.
Horn stopped working/cruise control malfunctioned, andairbag warning light came on, all at the same time.dealer has not seen vehicle.
While driving at approximately 65-70 mph hit a deer head-on , driver'sside airbag did not deploy which could have caused injuires. Vehiclewas totaled.
Consumer was in an accident, andair bag did not deploy.
Ie97027, the airbag indicator lamp stays on which indicates that driver's air bag may deploy unexpectedly or not deploy in event of an accident, which wont protect the occupant in event of an accident.please provide further information.
The airbagsystem malfunctioned,causing the srs light to intermittently to come on and off.cruise control and horn is inoperative which can cause unexpected deployment and no use of the horn.dealer said it needs a clock spring.
Consumer states collided with another vehicle in the rear travelling approx 70mph.the driver's airbag did not deploy. Mr
No deployment of driver's air bag in above accident.
The vehicle in a frontal collision at 40mph and the airbag did not deploy.tt
No deployment of driver's air bag during accident, resulting in injury.
The vehicle was hit in the front and the airbag did not deploy. She was going 30mph. Please describe.tt
The vehicle went over a puddle of water and lost control..driver's side seat belt unfastened at that point.vehicle then rolled over four times. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.driver was ejected through the windshield, and sustaineda broken collar bone and three broken ribs.alsopassenger in the front seat sustained internal head and back injuries.
The vehicle was hit in the front and the airbag did not deploy. She was going 30mph. Please describe.tt
Traveling 45mph down the mountain when vehicle in front failed to signal. Had applied the brakes & vehicle started to hydroplane & rearended the other vehicle. Upon impact,driver's air bag did not deploy. The vehicle was considered totaled.*ml
Had accident, both sensors went off but air bag did not deploy.tt
At45mph vehicle crashed. Upon impact,airbags did not deploy. Cause unknown dealer notified.
Consumer was traveling from 30 to 35 mph depressed the brake pedal vehicle continued to move, causing the consumer to hit a tree head-on. The driver's side air bag did not deploy, resulting in the occupant hitting the steering column.
Consumer was in a crash and the driver's side air bag did not deploy.please describe .
While driving 45mph the vehicle had front end collision and frontal air bag did not deploy. Causing injuries.ts
Consumer was invovled in a rear end collision travleing about 20 mph and the driver's side air bag did not deploy.
Vehicle involved in a frontal collision,impact 12:00 position, speed 45mph, driver's side airbag did not deploy. Ak
Consumer involved in an accident and air bags did not deploy.passenger had seat belt on on hit her head on windshield,causing a slight concussion and other injuries. Driver and third passenger sustained bumps/bruises.
Driver's side airbag failed to deploy at a 12:00 collision while travelling at 30mph.tt
Air bag did not deploy during frontal collision.tt
Air bag sensor has malfunctioned ,causingairbag light to stay illuminated while the vehicle is in operation.dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Child integrated seat has a 5 point system harness. It does not take any pressure for a child to unbuckle. The child can push the buckle and it will unlatch. Dealer has been contacted.
Vehicle experiencing electrical failure/shorts resulting in failure of several components, prior to recall notice (99v-029).
Headlights start to go off and on after 10 mins of driving. Very dangerous, dash lights go out too.ford says the switch needs to be replaced, my husband took the switch out and its gets way too hot and causes the lights to go off.
The contact owns a 1993 ford aerostar.the contact stated that his vehicle was produced with a higher than specified electrical load through the accessory power feed circuit.the potential for contact between the b2 (battery), a2 (accessory), and p1 (proof) circuits can occur; therefore, creating a short circuit and allowing current to flow through the ground wire.on numerous occasions, he noticed that the switch module melted and the instrument control panel lighting was inoperative.as a result, the risk of a severe fire increased.the manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 99v029000 (electrical system:ignition:switch); therefore, they would not assume financial responsibility for the repair.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 168,000 and current mileage was 180,000.
The contact owns a 1993 ford aerostar.the contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000.
Just got home and was parked in front of the house. About 30 min later someone was knocking on are door telling us the van was on fire. Therewas no keys left in the van. The fire burn the dash and the right side of the inside of the engine and the hood.the van is now total.
Vehicle experiencing electrical problems, prior to recall notice (99v-029).
While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so.while opening the hood, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. The cause has not been determined. Please provide further details. Recallcampaign; nhtsa campaign id number : 99v029000. The consumer stated that he saw smoke coming out of the edge of the hood.after he opened the hood he saw a small fire at the rear of the engine.*tc
Battery failed.
Battery replaced. *sd
Alternator puts out too much juice then its needs after a certain amount of mileage. Alternator has been replaced 4 times. Would smell something burning. Popped hood & found flames jumping from engine. Vehicle then died out. Vehicle towed to mechanic & was informed that problem would cause vehicle to catch fire.
Alternator failed.
While driving on freeway, vehicle has stalled on three separate occasions, consumer experienced very hard steering and brakes with no power, vehicle was towed and consumer was advised vehicle was fixed, but it was not fixed and vehicle stalled again on the freeway, vehicle was towed back to dealership and consumer was advised that alternator was causing vehicle to stop running, even though dealership advised consumer it was fixed and also charged her over $1000.00 for previous repairs.
Air bag light started flashing constantly, then horn and cruise control stopped working.noise in column sounds like loose wires flopping.
There was adesign flaw insteering column.wire ribbon ring that's inside ofsteering column, which gives power to air bag/ cruise control, and hornhas cracked as a result of ribbon being too short and folded over,vehicle hadno horn/no cruise control or air bag.dealer contacted.
The airbagsystem malfunctioned,causing the srs light to intermittently to come on and off.cruise control and horn is inoperative which can cause unexpected deployment and no use of the horn.dealer said it needs a clock spring.
Horn stopped working/cruise control malfunctioned, andairbag warning light came on, all at the same time.dealer has not seen vehicle.
Horn button difficult to track when turning and especially at night. Please describe details.tt
Consumer having a very hard time locating the horn on the vehicle in an emergency.
High beam switch/horn button, and transfer case failed.
We have had to replace the clock spring mechanism for the second time in the past 14 months.the clock spring controls the air bag as well as the cruise control and other electrical functions on the steering column.the fact the clock spring controls the air bag is a safety issue which needs to be addressed by either a better clock spring or free replacement by the maufacturer.it has cost me over $200 to have this replaced this last time, over $400 the first time because i also had to have the turn signal switch replaced as well.
Cruise control/horn have failed, andairbag light flashes. On/off. All failed at thesame time.
Cruise control/horn quit working/airbag light flashes, andsmoke came from steering column at ignition switch.
While driving southbound on i-65 in nashville, my husband and i began to smell smoke and then suddenly smoke began pouring from the steering column of our 1993 ford aerostar.after pulling over on the side of the road, i removed our two small children while my husband attempted to shut off the van.although the van was in park and the keys had been removed, the vehicle still was attempting to crank itself and would not stop until we placed the van in reverse (with the parking brake on) and unhooked the battery.a man who stopped to help us alerted us to the fact that there had been recalls on the ingnition switch of several ford models which could potentially cause fires.this isa very dangerous situation and people should be alerted in order to save their lives.
Ignition switch shorted causing the switch to fail.also it caused wiring to overheat to ground.contact john at the above listed information for more details.we have the ignition switch and associated wiring harness.
Ignition key gets hot.
Add:right rear brake drum contacting back plate on inner lip. Brake shoe pad contacting inner brakedrum radius 10/95
Ignition module shorted out, causing wiring to burn.
While driving there was a burning smeel coming from underdash.a recall has been issued on vehicle make and model forignition , however this vehicle was not included due to vin.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
No parts available to remedy recall probelm. Recall number 99v029000.please give any further details.
Engine cuts off while driving at any given time or speed without any prior warning.contacteddealer, and dealer fixedproblem. But, problem still occurs.
Vehicle quits/stalls/hesitates/lacks power.
When driving the vehicle at a speedof 55 mph the vehicle cuts off with no warning.
The vehicle was being stopped and smoke started to come out of the steering column, it caught on fire and all the ignition wires were melted together.
While driving the vehicle it caught on fire in the steering column area. Driver was able to stop vehicle safely.vehicle is being checked by dealer.
Steering wheel column had short, burned harness and upon release of key from ignition, vehicle caught on fire.
While driving, noticed burning smell, then heater went out, turned off vehicle, removed key and minutes later vehicle caught on fire.
The ignition switch melted the wiring, resulting in a fire.
Ignition switch fails intermittently. *dsh
Had received recall notice 99v029000 in the mail. Contacted the dealer & set an appointment. After arriving at dealer on appointed date, was informed no parts were available.
While parked noticed smoke coming from the steering column and under dash.
Consumer is able to turn the ignition switch without the key.
Consumer experienced short inignition switch. Notified dealer/manufacturer,and was informed that vehicle was not under a recall. But nhtsa does show a recall 99v-029. 000. *ml
Thespring on the ignition switchis weak and it overheated.
While driving on the highway vehicle caught on fire because of the defect described inignition switch electrical short 99v029000 recall. Manufacturer provided conflicting information. They told consumer by phone that the vin number was included in the recall ,and then sent a letter indicating that the vin number wasn't included.
Recall 99s02. While driving door and steering column caught on fire. Fire department put fire out. Recall notice was received one year later. Vehicle was totalled.
Power windows do not go down properly.i have to manually push them down in order to open them.this started just after the car warranty expired.in november of 1998, i was unable to start my car.i lifted the hood and discovered a small flame on an electrical wire.i had already been having problems with the key not fitting properly in the ignition, the bell sounding even if the key were not inserted in the ignition and the digital read-out of the radio will work intermittently.i had the car towed and had to have a new starter installed.i would like to know if any of these problems has anything to do with the recall for the electrical/ignition system currently being performed?
When entering the key into the ignition, the truck will not turn over and the key gets stuck. Please describe.
Key switch recall speedometer/transmisson overdrive/radio not working called ford and was told ignition switch recall caused this to happen .took van inproblem was not fixed and was told we did not talk toanyone at fordalso talked to dealership with no help talked to a tech. He said it would cause the problem s we are having.
Recall 99v029000 ford/ignition switch electrical short: owner not able to get an appointment until july to correct recall problem. Owner received recall notice in march(1999).
Cruise control/horn quit working/airbag light flashes, andsmoke came from steering column at ignition switch.
During vehicle operation smoke was noticed coming from the steering column/ignition switch.
Vehicle was parked ,compartment fire in the steering column area,due to an electrical short.
Vehicle has burned up due to a short that occurred in the ignition switch area. This later became a recall. Dealer has been contacted.
Problems with the ignition switch; can start the car with without the key.please explain.
Had receivedrecall notice concerning ignition switch failureseveral months ago & contacted dealer. Was informed no parts were available. Parts on back order. Would notify when parts were available. Owner upset.
Dash warning lights flashed, then started to smoke.ignition switch had to be replaced.
Consumer states that when removing the key from the iginition switch the engine will remain running.
Vehicle is denied recall work due to lack of parts (99v-029). Mjs
Expperiencing problem with ignition switch. Entire switch would turn around or intermittently unable to get key out of switch. Dealer notified.
Consumer believes all the vehicles electrical problems (warning chime, delay wipers, speed control,brake lights, abs warning light on the dash) stem from recalll 99v-029 concerning higher than specified electrical load, consumer request reimbursement.nlm
Vehicle parked in driveway. Upon starting made strange noises and then there was smoke.contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Had received recall notice #99v02900 & notified dealer. That was over 3 1/2 months ago. Was informed that no parts were available & would be contacted when parts were in. Dealer was ordering the parts at that time.
Dealerwas not able to fix the recall on ignition switch.the defective part was changed, but the problem has reoccurred.dealer has been contacted a second time.
Jumper wire in harness failed, recall component however dealer denied recall repair - (99v-029).
After recall repair of the ignition switch (99v-029) the horn no longer functioned, the airbag indicator flashes after the ignition is switched on, alarm sounds when the ignition is switched off and the cruise control is inoperative.nlm
Ignition switch and wiring failed several times causing electrical and starter problems due to spring in the ignition switch sticking, fails in hot humid weather conditions.mjs
Ignition switch fails frequently, unable to remove key. Switch also jams in start position.
Steering wheel column had short, burned harness and upon release of key from ignition, stopped all the activity.
Receivedrecall notice 99v029000 in mail & contacted dealer. Had repairs done. Had to take vehicle back at least 5 times. Mechanic had unhooked wires due to check engine light kept coming on. Started having other electrical problems after ignition switch was repaired (head lamp, dashboard, dome light & windows).
Driving vehicle to garage for brakes, smelled & saw smoke coming from steering column, turned it off, attendent looked at vehicle, main wire harness burned.*k
No parts available for recall repair. Campaign# 99s02
While driving, noticed burning smell, then heater went out, turned off vehicle, removed key and minutes later vehicle caught on fire.
The contact owns a 1993 ford aerostar. The contact stated that he noticed electrical problems. There was a clicking sound and he could feel a pulsation in the dashboard; there were also electrical shortages. He called the dealership about recall 99v029000 and was told that his vehicle was not included in the recall. He also consulted the manufacturer and it was confirmed that the vehicle was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired to-date. The current mileage was 144,705. The failure mileage was approximately 144,670.updated 02/22/11
Could not get key out of ignition swtich because the rod in the switch would not move. Please describe details.
A fire started under the hood due to the short in the ignition switch which totalled the vehicle. Vehiclewasincluded under recall 99v029000.manufacturerand dealer were notified.
Consumer put the key in the ignition, turned the key to the start position and vehicle blew up instantly without any warning.dealer was contacted.
Sometimes driver can't get key into ignition. Also, at times,key will not turn overandcome out, and vehicle will not turn off. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Ignition switch and the wiring system burned and shorted out. Manufacturer contacted.
Ignition switch failes intermittently causing it not to turn the engine.
After campaign 99v029000 was completed, i still had major electrical issues, including: the turn signals not working, interior light anomolies and bogus abs brake system warnings from the dashboard lights.i replaced the ignition switch, the issues no longer happened.i took the old switch apart, it did have the issues described in nhtsa campaign id number: 99v029000.i feel the campaign was not completed correctly on my vehicle or there is a deeper issue with the ignition switch.
Vehicle caught on fire caused by the ignition switch. Please describe.
Recall 99v029/ignition switch.dealer has attempted to repair vehicle underrecall on several occasions; however, the condition of the vehicle worsened.
Upon trying to startvehicle, it wouldn't start due to the motor within the starter going out, and there was a loss of power.also,vehiclewas idling high.
I wiil be faxing over the information regarding this 93 ford aerostar. No safety defect listed in the summary. The vehicle had starting problems.the transmission failed. The a/c failed.relay starter motor failed.the heater core failed.power steering was inoperative.tie rods on both tires failed.water pump failed.
Power windows do not go down properly.i have to manually push them down in order to open them.this started just after the car warranty expired.in november of 1998, i was unable to start my car.i lifted the hood and discovered a small flame on an electrical wire.i had already been having problems with the key not fitting properly in the ignition, the bell sounding even if the key were not inserted in the ignition and the digital read-out of the radio will work intermittently.i had the car towed and had to have a new starter installed.i would like to know if any of these problems has anything to do with the recall for the electrical/ignition system currently being performed?
Ignition switch and the wiring system burned and shorted out. Manufacturer contacted.
Vehicle would overheat due to electrical wiring problems when driving for a while. Consumer taking vehicle to dealership.
Electric window switch on left side, and wire harness plug burned out and melted each item.
Vehicle caught on fire, cause unknown, could have been an electrical system wiring short.
Vehicle caught on fire while parked as a result of a electrical system wiring problem.
Driver's window was rolled down, driver smelled smoke and saw out corner of eye, smoke. Turned and looked down where switch wasand saw flames in the door area. Parked vehicle and cut ignition off. Dealer contacted, and cannot remedy problem. Problem has not reoccurred. Provide further information.
Alternator puts out too much juice then its needs after a certain amount of mileage. Alternator has been replaced 4 times. Would smell something burning. Popped hood & found flames jumping from engine. Vehicle then died out. Vehicle towed to mechanic & was informed that problem would cause vehicle to catch fire.
To whom it may concern : i have had my vehicle repaired by jack demmer ford at a cost of $3600.00due to multiple electrical problems. All harnesses were replaced. I have the old ones which i can make availableto you . The burn marks in the middle of the harness away from any connectors suggests a serious problem which seems like the same type of problem you just investigated ford about.
Power windows do not go down properly.i have to manually push them down in order to open them.this started just after the car warranty expired.in november of 1998, i was unable to start my car.i lifted the hood and discovered a small flame on an electrical wire.i had already been having problems with the key not fitting properly in the ignition, the bell sounding even if the key were not inserted in the ignition and the digital read-out of the radio will work intermittently.i had the car towed and had to have a new starter installed.i would like to know if any of these problems has anything to do with the recall for the electrical/ignition system currently being performed?
Vehicle fire due to defective wiring harness which burned up. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.
While driving at 40 mph there were no brake lights. Consumer couldn't get the vehicle out of park, and the brake fuse blew out. Dealer couldn't determine the cause of theproblem.
Light assembly melts through. Have only owned van 1 year, and have had to replace it three times already. Can smell burning plastic, may be serious fire hazard in dash.
Instrument panel does not light up while the headlignts are on in the daytime, making it impossiblefor occupant to read the instument panel.the instument panel green led illumination is insufficient to read gauges or speedometer.
Electrical: turn signals; heat/air blower system shuts down; engine lights comes on; intermittent problem; no warning; sometimes check engine light will come on
Wiring harness under dash burned and caught fire.nlm
Dash wiring started to smoke and ruin the rest of the wires-no injuries.
Headlight switch runs so hot it melts the plastic plug body into which the wiring harness terminals are inserted.i will be purchasing the second replacement switch today (3 total switches since new).with the instrument panel trim removed and 1/2 hr driving with headlights on the switch is too hot to touch.the contact that provides power to the tail lights, instrument panel lights and radio night light seems to be the source of heat as that terminal shows the greatest damage due to heating.
Power windows do not go down properly.i have to manually push them down in order to open them.this started just after the car warranty expired.in november of 1998, i was unable to start my car.i lifted the hood and discovered a small flame on an electrical wire.i had already been having problems with the key not fitting properly in the ignition, the bell sounding even if the key were not inserted in the ignition and the digital read-out of the radio will work intermittently.i had the car towed and had to have a new starter installed.i would like to know if any of these problems has anything to do with the recall for the electrical/ignition system currently being performed?
Wiring harness under dash failed.
Dash board caught on fire, possible due to electricial short.tt
Driver's door burn vech. Was locked and parked.
Driver's door burn vech. Was locked and parked.
While driving the vehicle had a electrical fire that startedby the steering column and into the dash.
Instrument panel fire.tt
Dt*: the contact stated upon changing both the fuel filter and the oil filter, the vehicle made a knocking noise while driving 20 mph.the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop who was unable to determine the cause of the problem.
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the head gasket blew causing coolant fluid to leak. Dealer notified. Ph
Water pump split. *sd
I wiil be faxing over the information regarding this 93 ford aerostar. No safety defect listed in the summary. The vehicle had starting problems.the transmission failed. The a/c failed.relay starter motor failed.the heater core failed.power steering was inoperative.tie rods on both tires failed.water pump failed.
Replaced leaking water pump.
Water pump failed causing vehicle to overheat on several occasions.
Radiator hose failure.
Two radiator replacements within 11,000 miles due to leakages around seal. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Also the rear door lock was inoperative, the door lock actuator was replaced.
Was traveling about 10mph on a side street making a turn andvehicle just shut off without prior warning. Consumer had to have vehicle towed,and will contactdealership. He cannot get it started.
Gasket repaired. *sd
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle will shut off, causing consumer to pull over, and it will be hard to get the vehicle back started.dealer notified.
Gasket set failed.
Engine pulley replaced.
While idling vehicle vibrates to the point the bolts become loose.tt
Air compressor hose rubs against rack and pinion and it leaks freon.
Valve assembly replaced. *sd
Crankshaft leaks oil.
Gas pump has tobe continuously pumped in order to get the gas to the engine, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
The consumer has been experiencing problems withengine leaking oil. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
Van caught on fire in the engine and dash area and burned up. Van was parked and engine off when fire happened.
While making a turnvehicle stalled and died, resulting in a vehicle fire.vehicle was totaled.the manufacturerand dealer will be notified.
Whenvehicle stops at a light engine idles and causes the vehicle to rock. Dealer has seen vehicle4 to 5 times, and still there isno solution.
Vehicle caught on fire, cause unknown, could have been an electrical system wiring short.
The van idles very rough of stalls.while stopped (in gear) it will surge forward even with the brakes on.while accellerating from a stopped position it will go then sputter and jerk.while traveling at any speed, it will suddenly jerk as though the transmission is failing.each time we have had the problem, ford has covered it under the warranty.we are out of warranty now but feel this is a defect that ford should take care of.they first told me they could do nothing.my father-in-law saw a program about aerostar vans having a problem with the same symptoms as ours and the group that was reporting this was trying to get ford to recall the vehicles.my father-in-law did not get the name of the group or the problem but told us about it.i told ford about this but they said they know nothing.i have since talked to ford again and they said they might pay for a portion of the repair but that i have to take it in and they will decide after that if and how much they will contribute.this problem is not a worn parts problem.it is a defect that creates an unsafe condition.each time they have replaced the part, the van runs great for about a year to two years.then the identicle situation recurrs.please advise me on what to do.thank you.
Engine fire.
Engine has rough idle! ignition system ok! ??
Engine failed.
While driving at any speed and coming to a stop, and then trying to pull off,vehicle will die out without any prior warning.consumer is losing alot of gas.also, when on cruise control vehicle will accelerate by itself. Dealer can't determine the problem.
Belts replaced. *sd
Exhaust problems.
Oxygen sensor failed.
Egr valve failed, causing rough idle/hesitation upon acceleration.
A/c compressor failed. In addition,the engine exhaust manifold hose is routed in close proximity to the steering gear boot clamp. A rubber suction came into contact with clamp which wore a hole in the hose, causing full frean to be exhausted into the air.
Exhaust pipe replaced. *sd
Consumer was not notified of recalls (97v-204) and (99v-029), however experienced signs of malfunction. Mjs
Air conditioner malfunctioned.
Add:right rear brake drum contacting back plate on inner lip. Brake shoe pad contacting inner brakedrum radius 10/95
Air conditioner not working properly.
Air conditioning hose rests on steering member and rubbed a hole in the hose.
Air conditioner condenser replaced. *sd
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Air conditioner hose resting on power steering rack, causing leak. *dsh
Air conditioner failed.
High pressure a/c freon line rubbed on rack and pinion steering, causing hose to rupture.
Air conditioner line from compressor to radiator rests on axel, causing leak to develop as hole is worn or melted into rubber hose. *dh
Consumerhas problem with the air conditioner not working properly. Also,there is a problem with the consumer's windows not working properly.
Air conditioner failed 4 times.
A/c hose ruptured due to rubbing on steering member-mfg defect possible.
I wiil be faxing over the information regarding this 93 ford aerostar. No safety defect listed in the summary. The vehicle had starting problems.the transmission failed. The a/c failed.relay starter motor failed.the heater core failed.power steering was inoperative.tie rods on both tires failed.water pump failed.
The air conditioner line is rubbing against the the rack and pinion,rubbing a hole in the line, resulting in fluid leakage causing white smoke to enter into the passenger compartmentof the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Air conditioner manifold/hose assembly failed due to being routed/rubbing against power steering assembly.
A/c compressor failed. In addition,the engine exhaust manifold hose is routed in close proximity to the steering gear boot clamp. A rubber suction came into contact with clamp which wore a hole in the hose, causing full frean to be exhausted into the air.
Air conditioner serviced. *sd
Air conditioning system failure.
Air conditioning system malfunctioned.
Air conditioner malfunctioned.
Air conditioner odor.
Hole in air conditioner hose, maybe rubbing on rack and pinion steering or from accident in the ice strom of 1995 in delware.heater coil replaced 4 time and the 4th time maybe electrolysis problem.
The air conditioner high pressure hose blew out .
Digital readout on the radio will not come on.
Jack is unable to lift vehicle.
Spare tire assembly hasdeteriorated,causing spare tire to fall off and disappear unknowingly. No one has seen it.
Brake lights constantly shorting out.i have to replace them 2 or more times per year.i use long-life bulbs, but they continually go out.i see many other aerostar vehicles with similar situation.while this has not caused an accident yet, unless i constantly check the lights, i may be involved in an accident and/or ticket due to this defect.
Upon braking, rear brake lights illuminate but flick intermittently sometimes not at all. Owner had others dating back to 1986 w/same problem. Describe.
The brakes lights started w/ flickering on/off when braking. After months of this, brakes light does not work at all. We have replaced fuses and bulbs and they continue to burn out within days.
Unable to read led instruments quantities, warnings or speedometer with headlights on during daylight hours with sunlight or bright clouds.the green led luminous dimmer is on minimum.this defect could lead to engine damage and/or excessive speed.the led luminous is brighter with lights off during the day, but company training and national safety indicates that it is safer to drive with lights on at all times.the dealer has contended that the lights should not be on during the day.
Headlights aimed too low/too high .ak
High beam switch/horn button, and transfer case failed.
Headlights began erratic off & on cycle --- had to drive that way for about 10 minutes to reach home --- calledford service dept today --- they stated the headlight switch has a builtin breaker --- switch would have to be replaced, that they had part in stock, had seen other failures of this switch asm --- this is potentially a life threatening failure --- personal safety is definitely comprised by the switch failure.
The headlight switch melted and burned whichresulted ina fire.please provide further information.
Headlights switch burned out twice.the connector to the switch kept burning.the manufacturer offered no help.
After filling vehicle w/gas, started to notice fumes inside vehicle; opened windows to air vehicle; took to dealer & had "o" rings, filler neck changed. Had the lines checked, but nothing was found.
Fuel pump failure, causing vehicle to hesitate.
Vehicle caught fire due to faulty fuel pump in gas tank.tt
During vehicle operation the abs light came on, and the smell of burning rubber was experienced due to the wires connected to the fuel pump had melted or burnt down.
Fuel pump and condensing unit melted.
Fuel pump and condensing unit melted.
Fuel pump and condensing unit melted.
Hose blew out/repared wore through two more times.
Engine shutdown at 60mph in left lane approaching springfield interchange, nearly causing accident.happened aftergoing over bump.fuel cutout switch suspected.engine restart after 10 minutes.
While driving the car started smoking so the driver pulled over and the smoke was coming from the fuel tank. The owner had the car towed to the dealer.tt
Fuel gauge: fuel gauge floats completely to the right and there's a smell like gas coming from the vehicle.dealer say it's the fuel pump sending unit.
Consumer stated that vehicle is experiencing problems with a faulty gas tank and is requesting remibursement, consumer stated that his 1990 ford aerostar was recalled for a faulty gas tank, and expects to have his 1993 recalled as well since both vehicles experienced the same problem. *yd
Consumer stated that vehicle is experiencing problems with a faulty gas tank and is requesting remibursement, consumer stated that his 1990 ford aerostar was recalled for a faulty gas tank, and expects to have his 1993 recalled as well since both vehicles experienced the same problem. *yd
Sliding door assembly latches and locks inoperative, door won't shut, bounces back open, not fixed.
Rear sliding door will not open due to a broken latch plate.
The sliding door will not latch door comes open.tt
Metal component on door latch mechanism is separated, causing severe cutting of childs hand when shut in door. *sd
Vehicle not equipped with child safety locks, allowing children to open doors while vehicle is moving.
The sliding door latch malfunctioned, causing the door not to latch. Doormay fly open while driving, and could result ininjuries.been to dealer numerous times, but dealercould determine the problem.please provide further information.
While driving on the highway sliding door on the passenger's side came open.the door is closed, but owner is not sure if the door will open again or not. The dealer is not aware of the problem.
Driver's side window is working intermittently. Also, passenger's side door won't open from the outside andinside when the consumer is trying to get out of the vehicle or getinto the vehicle.
The liftgate rear door is inoperative in which occupant cannot exit through the liftgate in an emergency.also cannot open the liftgate through the inside of the vehicle.
Parking brake keeps engaging and will not disengage.tt
Vehicle would not start. Transmission transfer cable consists of inner cable inside metal, rubber covering with asbesto covering (burned thru) to protect against hot exhaust pipes and manifold.
The contact owns a 1993 ford aerostar. While driving at approximately 80 mph, there was a vibration coming from the driver side and there was fluid leaking from the vehicle. The contact noticed that the transmission transfer case was fractured and fluid was leaking. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Odometer failure; odometer indicated wrong mileage. Mileage went up in one day from 75480 to 121712.
I know at least 3 other people who have had the same problems with the same year and make of vehicle. Unable to locate recall information. Please contact me as soon as possible!
Transmission failed twice.
While driving at 40 mph there were no brake lights. Consumer couldn't get the vehicle out of park, and the brake fuse blew out. Dealer couldn't determine the cause of theproblem.
Was shifting gears when something had snapped. Was unable to put into park. Could drivevehicle. Could not shift into any other gear. Would force gear into neutral to get key out.noticedmetal rod insidecompartment had broken in half after steering cover removed.the metal shaft that shift the gear broke in half making stick shift loose.
Consumer received recall letter contacted dealer. Dealer states no parts availableparts will be ordered upon inspection of the vehicle. Recall number 97v20400.please give any further details.
Transmission failed twice.(attorney for client)*skd
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning transmission will lock up. Dealer notified.
Small child pulled gear shift lever into reverse gear without applying brakes, causing vehicle to roll backwards/accident.
They say "where there's smoke there's fire" so that's why i checked the fire button on the form.just to the right of the accelerator the carpet started smoking.we still don't know the cause.but, everytime we run the car an awful smell results.we no longer drive long distances.it's our only car but i we'll have to take it to the garage soon.with holiday bills this couldn't have come at a worse time.
Was driving vehicle and noticed smoke behind vehicle. Pulled to side & checked underneath. Noticed transmission was leaking fluid. Had vehicle towed to dealer & was informed by mechanic vibrations had set up in thetransmission bushings & that a new transmission was needed.
Vehicle was repaired, under recall 97v204000, concerningdriveshaft failure. Transmission would not shift into gear. After 1 year later. Taken to dealer & mechanic checked the transmission & noticed the crack in it. Mechanic refused to repair drivershaft even when owner offered to pay.
Transmission has no reverse gear, reason unknown at this time. Dealer not notified at this time.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with transmission.when taking vehicle to the dealership to get inspected under recall number 97v204000, dealer stated that the transmission needed replacing.the transmission failure is affected by the defect mentionedin recall # 97v204000.
Consumer stated when taking vehicle in for repair service the dealer noticed the real seal was broken, causing the consumer to have a leakage coming from the transmission unit.the consumer took the vehicle in before back in 1995 for a transmission problem, and the dealer could'nt determine the problem.
While driving at 25 to 30 mph the transmission started to stall, and the gears would not shift properly, causing the vehicle to jerk. Dealer has been contacted.
Transmission has a problem with overheating due to the over-drive specifications and inadequate cooling from original design specifications. The transmission was repaired and the micro security system is now faulty.
Told by mechanic that power train snapped and car drove out of control.was unable to put the car in park or neutral. The car only stopped when mechanic turned the ignition key off.
Was driving vehicle and noticed smoke behind vehicle. Pulled to side & checked underneath. Noticed transmission was leaking fluid. Had vehicle towed to dealer & was informed by mechanic vibrations had set up in thetransmission bushings & that a new transmission was needed.
Possible transaxle coolant line failure caused fire.*et
Vehiclewas parked in a driveway in a park position it started to roll down the driveway and hit another car's rear bumper .
Gear indicator lever was placed in the park position when the park pawl broke,causing the vehicle to not roll, but to drive into the garage.please give any further details.
The rear seal on the transfer case falls out and all the oil comes out and causes the transfer case to burn up and cause a fire. Please describe.
2 repairs on transmission prior to recall, (6/96 and 9/96) consumer not notified of recall and unit failed a 3rd time (5/99) consumer was denied recall repair due to time frame. (97v-204000)yh
Front brake rotors cracked prior to recall 98e-010.000. Also, transfer case leaks/locks up prior to recall 97v-204.000.
Recall 97v204000, the transfer case recall was repaired, andvehicle continues to shake at highway speed which may cause loss of control.the problem started afterrecall repairs were done. Please provide further information.
Recall 97v204000 on transfercase was done in 1999. At this time vehicle is shaking at 40 mph. Dealer determined driveshaft needs to be replaced again.
Recall number 97v20400,manufacturer'snumber 97s83: consumer received a recall letter, and it said for him to bring the vehicle in to be inspected and for parts to be replaced, they inspected the vehicle, but refused to replace the parts.
Auto-transmission; system is designed not to engage until foot brake is pushed. Gear shift engaged and van began to roll down driveway. Please describe details.
Recall 97-v-2041-000; whenever making aleft turn vehicle will jerk to one side. Contacted dealer, anddealer is not willing to do anything.
Transfer case failed prior to recall notice notification.
Transfer case failed prior to recall notice.
Vehicle made a lot of racket when attempting to shift gears. Also, while driving vehicle vibrated.
Transfer case failed prior to recall notice, dealership has not made the necessary repairs as per recall notice. (attorney for consumer).
Dealer not honoring mfr. Recall notice # 97s- 83. This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, and if the expelled fluid contacts exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur. Dealer notified.
Owner is a disabled veteran. Wants vehicle to befixed immediately or to be provided with a rental car. Dealer said will charge $800-1000 for defect because consumer does not have orginal recall notice.(97v-204).
I went to put the vehicle in gear and the linkage snapped. When i contacted the ford dealer in hays kansas they told me this was a common problem.
Transfer case failed, recall item, however can not be fixed due to lack of part.
Transfer case failed, recall component however no notification of recall.
I went to put the vehicle in gear and the linkage snapped. When i contacted the ford dealer in hays kansas they told me this was a common problem.
High beam switch/horn button, and transfer case failed.
Van started making noise and shaking when accelerating due to transfer case failure. Also experienced a rear seal oil leak.
While driving at 55-60 mphtransfer case fell apart, and consumer had trouble shifting gears invehicle.consumer states that in 1999 this vehicle was taken to a local ford dealer under recall notice #97583 and the transfer case was replaced.one year later 22-apr-2000 this unit failed at high speed.*yd
While parked on slight incline, 3-year got into driver's seat and pulled lever and knocked it out of gear, vechicle rolled back.was causedby a defect in the transmission because ignition was not on/parking brake was on, and brake pedal was not pressed.
The brake shift interlock feature failed, causing accident/injuries.
5 year old child disengaged transmission from park. Keys were not in vehicle. Vehicle was off and in park. Vehichle rolled down driveway across stree and hit parked car.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Rear axle is making a loud noise, axle grease was replaced.nlm
Left rear axle broke, lost control of vehicle, resulting in an accident/injury.
Front axle broke off on the driver's side, causing a vibration in the vehicle.vehicle was stopped, unable to continue driving. Dealer replaced the front axle.
Consumer stated when taking vehicle in for repair service the dealer noticed the real seal was broken, causing the consumer to have a leakage coming from the transmission unit.the consumer took the vehicle in before back in 1995 for a transmission problem, and the dealer could'nt determine the problem.
Van started making noise and shaking when accelerating due to transfer case failure. Also experienced a rear seal oil leak.
Driving vehicle 45-50 mph, when heavy smoke obscured vision.pulled to side of road.vehicle towed home.husband noticed rubber tubing pressing cv boot around axle.hole rubbed into tubing, causing refrigerator gas to escape& mix w/refrigerator oil.
Front cv joint broke. Also replaced front stabilizer bar links.
While driving at 40-45 mphrear wheels locked up and causedvehicle to squeal. Took vehicle totwo independent repair shops, theyinformed consumer that rear differential has burned up.the vehicle was recalled for driveshaft inbalance , loosen fastners causing cracks in transfer case, repairs were made.but the driver questionsif these difects have impact on current problem?
The bolts that hold the driveshaft separated form the vehcle twice, causing the front end to drop, resulting in loss ofcontrol.the dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Vehicle was repaired, under recall 97v204000, concerningdriveshaft failure. Transmission would not shift into gear. After 1 year later. Taken to dealer & mechanic checked the transmission & noticed the crack in it. Mechanic refused to repair drivershaft even when owner offered to pay.
Recall 97v204000 on transfercase was done in 1999. At this time vehicle is shaking at 40 mph. Dealer determined driveshaft needs to be replaced again.
Consumer started experiencing vehicle gear failure, drive stopped completely. Vehicle was towed to dealership after receiving nhtsa recall 97v-204/manufacturer's recall notice 97s-83 for driveshaft. Dealer repaired driveshaft, and charged consumer $2,500 for transmission damage caused by defective driveshaft.
This problem was supposedly fixed in nov. 1998 by family ford mercury in carlisle, pa in accordance with mfg. Recall 97s83. However, the recall specifies the replacement of the original steel drive shaft with an aluminum drive shaft. During the repair of the vehicle it was quite apparent that the vehicle did not have an aluminum drive shaft installed. Apparently the recall was either not performed or not performed correctly causing a potentially dangerous failure. I have asked ford to reissue the recall on this vehicle and they have declined.
This vehicle was recalled in nov. 1997 for drive line failures associated with the tranfer case and driveshaft. The dealer made the repairs at that time. A vibration has occurred now and inspection shows excessive wear in the transfer case, and very likely has created a problem with the rear differential. The local dealer was contacted and they said they will do nothing to remedy this problem. The approximate costs 0f repairs is $2000.00the situation is extremely dangerous if the driveshaft does indeed drop from the back of the transfer case. Also this vehicle was recalled in march 1999 for power circuit and potential fire hazards. Since the repairs were made we have experienced problems with the accesorys working when the switch is in the wrong position, and the air bag light coming on periodically. We contend that ford attempted to make the necessary repairs, but due to poor dealer support, the vehicle is as unsafe as it was prior to repairs being made. Any assistance you can give us in fixing this injustice would be greatly appreciated.
Manual transmission fails in extreme cold weather, vehicle will start but when shifting gears it wont move.
Manual transmission fails in extreme cold weather, vehicle will start but when shifting gears it wont move.
I wiil be faxing over the information regarding this 93 ford aerostar. No safety defect listed in the summary. The vehicle had starting problems.the transmission failed. The a/c failed.relay starter motor failed.the heater core failed.power steering was inoperative.tie rods on both tires failed.water pump failed.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Transmission failed.
At 33836 miles the transmission went out and they the dealer replaced it,again at another 34000 miles the next transmission goes out and now the dealer says that because of the over all miles combined that they will not fix it. On top of this ,its a lease and im needing to have it fixed before jan 1999 and i have no way to pay for this out of pocket and when i talked to 1-800 ford they said its not really there problem they just make sure that the dealers do the warranty work they are to do. Help!!!!!!!
Transfer case failed.nlm
Rear transfer case bushing failed prior to recall notice. (97v-204) nlm
Consumer called complaining about having problems with power train transfer case. Also stated that it leak transmission fluid. Also staetd that here is a recallbut his vin number was not included and his vehicle is having the same type of problem like the recall. Mr
While driving vehicle lost control. Took vehicle to independent repair shop, andmechanic indicated that this vehicle was on recall concerning transfer case problem. Also, hadbrake systemproblem.
Transfer case failed prior to recall notice causing damage to driveshaft.
Transfer case bushing failed prior to recall notice. Campaign #97s83
Middle right seat belt clip missing.
The seatbelts in the vehicle do not restrain the occupants when the vehicle was almost in an accident.please describe.tt
The seatbelts in the vehicle do not restrain the occupants when the vehicle was almost in an accident.please describe.tt
The rear bench seat was occupied by a child lying down, another child unlock latch,and dog jump on seat causing lock to jam.tt
The vehicle went over a puddle of water and lost control..driver's side seat belt unfastened at that point.vehicle then rolled over four times. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.driver was ejected through the windshield, and sustaineda broken collar bone and three broken ribs.alsopassenger in the front seat sustained internal head and back injuries.
Front passenger side seat belt became unlatched in a side collision (11:00).tt
The drivers seat belt will no longer engage. It was not damaged or missused in any way. I contacted the dealer informed me it was not a waranteed item. I feel the dealer should replace the belt as it is a great safety hazard. I do not know if this has occurred in other vehicles but felt i should report it.
Front seatbelt malfunctioned, causing the seatbelt not to retract, which won't protect the occupant in event of a crash. Also,airbag light came on, indicating aproblem with the air bagsystem. Ford/dealer have refused to cover the repair of either mechanism. *ml
Driver's seat belt has two feet tension.upon tugging on the shoulder harness, it will not retract to secure occupant.also during a panic stop belt retraction is null and void. This has resulted in injuries duringa vehicle accident. (1989 aerostar injuries shoulder and neck.
Driver's seat belt does not retract back into the retracting mechanism, cause unknown.please give any further details.
The rearmiddle left lap belt disengages in emergency stopping. Cause unknown. Dealer will not assist.
Our daughter was rear-ended while she was stopped at a stop light. The car that hit her was going 50mph.our van was pushed into a lincoln in front of her. The airbag did not deploy and the driver's seat was broken . We bought the van brand new and have always bought ford cars because of their advertised safety features. My daughter has suffered continued pain. Both physically and mentally.nlm
Driver's seat back collapsed.
Driver seat back broked and collasped.tt
Rotors have warped 4 different times.each time, braking efficiency is lessened creating a safety concern.dealer refuses to fix rotors under my extended warranty.
Vehicle experienced electrical problems.
While drivingvehicle idled, and then suddenly accelerated, causing a crash.brakes did not slow the vehicle, but caused vehicle to skid.please provide further information.
When applying the abs brakes at 50 mph and coming to a complete stop the vehicle will stall.the reason for this problem is unknown.consumer has not taken the vehicle into the dealer for service.please give any further details.
Was driving and apply the brake lock up have abs anti-lock brake .tt
Abs, brake failure, replacement of master cylinder 2 times.tt
Traveling 45mph down the mountain when vehicle in front failed to signal. Had applied the brakes & vehicle started to hydroplane & rearended the other vehicle. Upon impact,driver's air bag did not deploy. The vehicle was considered totaled.*ml
Abslight would come into play & stay onwhen vehicle was started up. Had taken to dealer &master cylinder/ rotors/pads & other brake parts have been replaced. Would still have problems. Mechanc checked everything & found nothing. Possibly electrical short.
Abs brakes failed.
Abs brake failure.
Vehicle experienced brake loss.pedal went to the floor while pulling into a parking lots, causing vehicle to hit a steel pole. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time.
Rear abs light comes on at times.
Equipped w/abs; front brakes warp and replaced every 5,000 miles w/after repair, front vibrates excessively.
Approaching steep mountain path (down grade) dangerous vibratory development.cause: continued pausing in braking system. Result: rotors become warped.
While driving vehicle lost control. Took vehicle to independent repair shop, andmechanic indicated that this vehicle was on recall concerning transfer case problem. Also, hadbrake systemproblem.
Owner has abs brakes, brake hose rubbed against backing plate of right front wheel, causing hose to rupture and brake failure.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Abs brakes failed.tt
Add:right rear brake drum contacting back plate on inner lip. Brake shoe pad contacting inner brakedrum radius 10/95
Cancellation of general recall tsb94b38 which had to do with abs general recall which ford says is now expired. My rear brakes lockup first thing in the morning, and sometimes during the day, sometimes i get a abs light.
Anti-lock sensor replaced.
Brake warning light failed.
Failure on the sway bar, the sway bar is wearing,causing the steering wheel to vibrate.sway bar and stabilizer bar links both experienced wear and were replaced.front brakes replaced due to vibration, dealer has replaced calipers twice, brake pads twice, machined rotors, replaced rotors, andrepacked heel bearings, all of these repairs occurred between 17542 and 32572 miles.
Master cylinder failure.
Brake problems.*skd
Rear end sways while driving and attempting to brake, on dry and wet surfaces.
Brakes failed to stop vehicle.
Brakes vibrate. *sd
Rear brakes lock up intermittently.
Brakes misadjusted. *sd
Brakes failed on left side of vehicle causing consumer to go off the main road down into an enbankment.
Brakes locked up.
While driving the front right tire and barbroke off due to lugs:nuts and bolts loosening, causing a loss of control and brake failure. Thismay have resulted an accident.please provide further information.
Brake failure.
The brake disc is warped.please describe .
The replacement discs are different left/right but netither the part or its part number/package tells the installer which is which. This could lead to overheating.
Abs brake failure, continues wear of front disc brake rotors and pads, experienced a vibration in front end of vehicle and pedal fades when making a stop.tt
Brakes failed.
Vehicle experiencing problm with brake pads and rotors which need to be replaced every year. Can nhtsa help or provide information concerning this matter.
Add:right rear brake drum contacting back plate on inner lip. Brake shoe pad contacting inner brakedrum radius 10/95
Abslight would come into play & stay onwhen vehicle was started up. Had taken to dealer &master cylinder/ rotors/pads & other brake parts have been replaced. Would still have problems. Mechanc checked everything & found nothing. Possibly electrical short.
Front brakes had locked up when applied and then burnedrotors. Could feelvibration in vehicle when this happened. Took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic indicated wheel cylinders were not made of metal.pistons had expanded, andwere not moving back & forth freely.brake system was replaced.
Brakes failed.
Front brake calipers failed, resulting in pulsation.
The calipers are sticking and the rotors were warped and the vehicle has increased stopping distance.tt
Brake calipers failed to retract.*skd
Brake pad/shoe assembly failed.
While going 65 mph heard a pop, didn't see any damage. Two days later, wheel seized as van was going into garage.mechanic determined that brake shoe broke and was wedged into the drum, causing seizure.
Brake pads and shoes replaced. *sd
Front brake pads failed, causing pulsation.
When apply force to the brake pedal,vehiclebecomes very hard to control.also the front end vibrates.consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer determined the problem as bad front rotors.consumer also having a problem when the cruise control is engaged,the vehicle willexperience unwanted and unexpected acceleration.
Brake rotors failed.
Replaced fron brake rotor.
The internal shift tube in steering columnsnapped and now you cannot put the vanin gear. The rotors warped and caused erratic braking conditions.
Purchased usedvehicle with no warranty, the rotor had to be replaced within the year . Please describe .
Replaced rotors 6 times when vehicle vibratds out of control.tt
The calipers are sticking and the rotors were warped and the vehicle has increased stopping distance.tt
Rotors warped.
Front brake rotors are warping, vehicle vibrates when applying brakes.
Front brake rotors cracked prior to recall 98e-010.000. Also, transfer case leaks/locks up prior to recall 97v-204.000.
Front brake rotors are warping, vehicle vibrates when applying brakes.
Approaching steep mountain path (down grade) dangerous vibratory development.cause: continued pausing in braking system. Result: rotors become warped.
Replacement of the self adjusters on brakes solved pulling problem.mjs
Rear brakes repaired. *sd
Screeching noise in the back is affecting the back brakes. Please describe.tt
Front brakes had locked up when applied and then burnedrotors. Could feelvibration in vehicle when this happened. Took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic indicated wheel cylinders were not made of metal.pistons had expanded, andwere not moving back & forth freely.brake system was replaced.
Owner has abs brakes, brake hose rubbed against backing plate of right front wheel, causing hose to rupture and brake failure.
Backing out of driveway left front brake hosebroke, causing total brake failure, including rear beakes. Consumer had to pull emergency brake in order to stop vehicle.
Brake line fluid leakage, causing total loss of braking.
Brake line separated at frame crimp of the hose.
While attempting to put the vehicle in reverse and back out of a parking space, brake linecracked and all the brake fluid came out of the vehicle.
There is a fitting for the brake line, mounted to a bracket behind the right front wheel. The rubber line popped off the pin that holds it in place, dumping the break fluid and leaving me with no brakes. I had hit the breaks to avoid hitting a dog. Fortunatly there was no immediate danger that would cause an accident. I was able to steer around the dog. If there had been a car that pulled out i wouldn't have had any chance to stop. This is the secont time this has happened. Last time i was taking the transmission out of park on an incline when the other side popped. I feel this is a serious problem.
Abslight would come into play & stay onwhen vehicle was started up. Had taken to dealer &master cylinder/ rotors/pads & other brake parts have been replaced. Would still have problems. Mechanc checked everything & found nothing. Possibly electrical short.
Brakes master cylinder failed, causing loss of brakes.
Master cylinder.
Brakes master cylinder replaced. *sd
Front brakes had locked up when applied and then burnedrotors. Could feelvibration in vehicle when this happened. Took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic indicated wheel cylinders were not made of metal.pistons had expanded, andwere not moving back & forth freely.brake system was replaced.
Brake pedal broke off.tt
Bolt that holds brake booster sheared off, causing brakes to fail.
Air bag light started flashing constantly, then horn and cruise control stopped working.noise in column sounds like loose wires flopping.
Steering locks up without any prior sign,will unlock by turning it counterclockwise,seems to be the columm bearing,or air bag spring,nosteering wheel in my life ever did that and i had many vehicles,lucky thingi was going fairly slow,if it was highwayspeedcould have been a tragedy
The internal shift tube in steering columnsnapped and now you cannot put the vanin gear. The rotors warped and caused erratic braking conditions.
There was adesign flaw insteering column.wire ribbon ring that's inside ofsteering column, which gives power to air bag/ cruise control, and hornhas cracked as a result of ribbon being too short and folded over,vehicle hadno horn/no cruise control or air bag.dealer contacted.
While turning left in an intersection the steering wheel lock up on my aerostar ford '93 that caused me to turn over to the left and hit the opposite lane and hit a car. I was unable to straighten out the wheel as it locks up. After it was restarted the steering wheel was fine and 2 mechanics that i brought it to can't find any problems.
Ignition switch short circuited inside, causing it to melt.
The vehicle was parked and engine not running. I sat down to adjust the seat position. The inclination of the seat back suddenly fell fully backwards to it's furtherest down position. The inclination holding bolt sheared off completely.ford's part #n805885-s58. Ford's description scr-m10x1.5x44. This part was replaced at my cost. This was a definite material failure.
I wiil be faxing over the information regarding this 93 ford aerostar. No safety defect listed in the summary. The vehicle had starting problems.the transmission failed. The a/c failed.relay starter motor failed.the heater core failed.power steering was inoperative.tie rods on both tires failed.water pump failed.
Intermittent loss of power steering control, at low speeds while making sharp turns.
Intermittent loss of power steering control, at low speeds while making sharp turns.
Vibration/low pitched hum from power steering system on low speed turns. *dh
Steering pressure hose replaced. *sd
Replaced leaking power steeringpump hose.
Power steering fluid constantly leaks causing hard steering.nlm
Power steering fluid constantly leaks causing hard steering.nlm
I was told by the ford dealer in hays kansas that this shift linkage is a common problem but there were no recalls on it that he knew about.
This spindle failure happened with no warning.thank god that none of my three kids were injured and also myself.this happened at a very low speed under braking.i was in route to thomasville georgia to take my three kids to go back to there moms.thank god for saving our lives.
The front end needed to be aligned because new tires were installed. The mechanic was unable to perform the front end alignment because the front left ball joint and inner tie rod were worn.
Tie rod end failed.
I wiil be faxing over the information regarding this 93 ford aerostar. No safety defect listed in the summary. The vehicle had starting problems.the transmission failed. The a/c failed.relay starter motor failed.the heater core failed.power steering was inoperative.tie rods on both tires failed.water pump failed.
Electronic dash readout cannot be seen when sunlight enters the car at numerous angles.*la
Corrosionon vehicle's roof could lead to contamination to other parts on vehicle.
The clear coat of paint job is beginning to break down.
Roof support ribs cracked, allowingwater to drain.
Vehicles roof welds detached/ brok on both sides.tt
Backed into pine tree in driveway. Shattered plastic bumper cover. Can not replace bumper cover because ford says obsolete. Also no after market bumper can be found for this model. This bumper protects no one. Ford won't even give me the ford part number. Its a cargo van. Other model covers can be bought from after market sellers but not the cargo van. Only place to get one is junk yards if you are get lucky. Most of their covers are busted also. A car is a hazard without a bumper.
Two radiator replacements within 11,000 miles due to leakages around seal. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Also the rear door lock was inoperative, the door lock actuator was replaced.
Sliding door plastic handle broke off.*mjs
Sliding door doesn't always lock when poor door locksare used.
Door is off track. At times the door would not open or close.this problem has been fixed two times and the same problem has happened again.
Rear fiberglass doors cracking 12 inches from top, down.tt
Consumer's child closed vehicle's side sliding door as he was doing so, the rotor came off the track and the door started to fall on child,no injuries were sustained.
Wide sliding door panel creates blind spot.*sd
The sliding door keeps coming off the track.the service department at the ford dealer said that the door is .25 inch smaller than the other 93 vehicles.door has been repaired 8 times prior to today.
Door switch failed.
Sliding door is not lining up properly on the tracks, causing the door not shut securely,also the door can not be shut from the inside .please give any further details.
The rear hatch anchor held by 2 struts, broke. The bolts sheared off. Vehicle was parked. Released the tailgate & gave it a little push. Was rising the hatchback when the bolt broke off & hatch slammed shut on owner. Took vehicle to dealer, but part was not available. Mechanic will order replacement part.
Hatchback won't keep going wp when cold due to weak struts.
One of the pneumatic braces that support the hatch failed, causing injury. *dsh
The stud holding the top end of the hatchbackstruts broke,causing the hatchbackto close while open and in use. Please describe details.
Hood misaligned.
Structure: when opening the liftgate and closing, it does not catch . Therefore the liftgate can come loose at any time.
Hydraulic cylinders onright side oftailgate have broken, door would not stay inopen position when used.dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
The rear strut that holds up the tailgate exploded as the tailgate was closed at the grocery store. It sent a metal piece shooting through the air, striking me in the head, then cotinuing on and breaking the front windshield in 3 places before finally stopping. I was sent to thedodtorwith a concussion, and blurred vision. I later had to return to the eye doctor because of the blurred vision. The vision and the headaches have since cleared up. I was very lucky i didn't lose an eye or someone wasn't killed. The piece of metal is about 12 inches long, and it struck me in my temple area.
They say "where there's smoke there's fire" so that's why i checked the fire button on the form.just to the right of the accelerator the carpet started smoking.we still don't know the cause.but, everytime we run the car an awful smell results.we no longer drive long distances.it's our only car but i we'll have to take it to the garage soon.with holiday bills this couldn't have come at a worse time.
Suspension failed.
While traveling about 35mph on the highway without prior warning. Please provide additional information. The front right axle broke the dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Driving at 30 mph while snowing and wind blowing, consumer was going down hill, and vehicle started to slide toleft. Consumer let go wheel, and it went toright, then it started to roller about 3 times.
Defective coil spring is causing the airbag to blink on and off intermttently, resulting in the airbag becoming inoperative.also,when turning off the ignitionit will make anoise. Service personnel said that this was a common problem for this vehicle.*ml
Replaced axle grease from right front wheel.tt
Entire front end suspension system needs to be replaced due to poor design.
Replaced inner seals that are leaking grease.tt
Vehicle rattles/steering wheel shakes.
Control arm failure.
Control arm failures onright side. Also bushings failed.
Upper control arm bushings failed.
The front end needed to be aligned because new tires were installed. The mechanic was unable to perform the front end alignment because the front left ball joint and inner tie rod were worn.
Shocks replaced. *sd
Shocks failed, causing front end noise.
The front coil springs broke and had to be replaced.please provide details.
Defective coil spring is causing the airbag to blink on and off intermttently, resulting in the airbag becoming inoperative.also,when turning off the ignitionit will make anoise. Service personnel said that this was a common problem for this vehicle.*ml
Front cv joint broke. Also replaced front stabilizer bar links.
Failure on the sway bar, the sway bar is wearing,causing the steering wheel to vibrate.sway bar and stabilizer bar links both experienced wear and were replaced.front brakes replaced due to vibration, dealer has replaced calipers twice, brake pads twice, machined rotors, replaced rotors, andrepacked heel bearings, all of these repairs occurred between 17542 and 32572 miles.
Control arm failures onright side. Also bushings failed.
Failure on the sway bar, the sway bar is wearing,causing the steering wheel to vibrate.sway bar and stabilizer bar links both experienced wear and were replaced.front brakes replaced due to vibration, dealer has replaced calipers twice, brake pads twice, machined rotors, replaced rotors, andrepacked heel bearings, all of these repairs occurred between 17542 and 32572 miles.
The vehicle is experiencing the same defect as stated in the tsb 96-10-13, which indicates the left rear tire rubbing on the wheelhouse inner panel in jounce position and heavy loads due to mislocated body bracket, the vehicles tire experienced tread separation which may have been the result of the bracket defect. *mjs
Replaced sway bar bushings due to noise when coming to a slow start.
Rear axle broke after drifting on to the shoulder of the road; brought vehicle back to the road and it swerved uncontrollably and flipped about four times landing upright in the median.
Sway bar links failed.
Rear hatch shock broke.
Transmission went out. Also, the two front tires keep blewout withoutprior warning.
2 front tires blew out at 600 miles.first it wasondrivers side.by the time consumer reachedrepair shoppassenger's side blew out. Please provide any furher information.
The right front tire blew out.
The three bolts that secure the front wheel snapped,causing tire to fall off.
Tires replaced., *sd
The vehicle is experiencing the same defect as stated in the tsb 96-10-13, which indicates the left rear tire rubbing on the wheelhouse inner panel in jounce position and heavy loads due to mislocated body bracket, the vehicles tire experienced tread separation which may have been the result of the bracket defect. *mjs
After market tire, p215/70r14 size dot#: vdhyjba087; 4 out of 5 tires' tread has separated while driving.consumer has paid 817.67 dollars for replacement of the tires as they failed and for new tires.
While drivingat 35 mph rear tire tread separated.tire model unknown, size p215/70r14,dot# dvhyfrkr4201 .
Brake/abs/oil indicators come on when vehicle gets hot/when coooledoff, indicatord disappear.
Check engine light sensor replaced. *sd
Consumer requesting information on recalls for 1993 ford aerostar.
Oil warning light sensor replaced. *sd
Oil indicator failed.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The switch does not work properly.when you take the key out switch is still on. Has to be jiggled about to be sure it is turned off. Has been on and lights inside have run battery down.also when driving the door ajar light stays on or the check oil light stays on and you can hear noises in dash.they sound like clicking noises.want to find out if there are any recalls on my van.i purcased it used and love it except for this problem.thank you noveen mcgee
Horn stopped working/cruise control malfunctioned, andairbag warning light came on, all at the same time.dealer has not seen vehicle.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in collision.
Cruise control/horn have failed, andairbag light flashes. On/off. All failed at thesame time.
Cruise controls intermittently malfunctions.
While driving the cruise control engaged would not disengage, applied brakes real hard to stop, and engine off.tt
There was adesign flaw insteering column.wire ribbon ring that's inside ofsteering column, which gives power to air bag/ cruise control, and hornhas cracked as a result of ribbon being too short and folded over,vehicle hadno horn/no cruise control or air bag.dealer contacted.
When apply force to the brake pedal,vehiclebecomes very hard to control.also the front end vibrates.consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer determined the problem as bad front rotors.consumer also having a problem when the cruise control is engaged,the vehicle willexperience unwanted and unexpected acceleration.
The airbagsystem malfunctioned,causing the srs light to intermittently to come on and off.cruise control and horn is inoperative which can cause unexpected deployment and no use of the horn.dealer said it needs a clock spring.
While driving at any speed and coming to a stop, and then trying to pull off,vehicle will die out without any prior warning.consumer is losing alot of gas.also, when on cruise control vehicle will accelerate by itself. Dealer can't determine the problem.
Cruise control failure. *sd
With brakes applied placed vehicle in gear. Vehicle made a loud noise, accelerated going through house.
Speedometer does not work between 55/65, also cruise control does not work properly. *dsh
Tps failed, causing vehicle to stall/hesitate.
Vehicle suddenly accelerated while brake pedal was pressed, resulting in hitting guard rail, possible relay box pressed acc. Pedal when driver hit brakes.
Vehicle suddenly accelerated while brake pedal was pressed, resulting in hitting guard rail, possible relay box pressed acc. Pedal when driver hit brakes.
Cruise control failed.
Cruise control/horn quit working/airbag light flashes, andsmoke came from steering column at ignition switch.
Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle accelerating after reaching 40 mph or more.vehicle has been inspected on two occasions by dealer. Consumer was imformed that problem was repaired. Condition reoccurred. Also was inspected by independent repairman, informed that the conditon could not be found. Repairman found a technical bulletin concerning the consumer's problem manufacturer. Informed consumer the vehicle was out of warranty.
1) cruise control shuts down when climbing incline.2) power door locks can open from inside once activated.child almost fell out handle caught clothing.tt
Whenconsumer applies gas pedal for speedvehicle shuts down without prior warning.dealership is aware of the problem.
Upon trying to startvehicle, it wouldn't start due to the motor within the starter going out, and there was a loss of power.also,vehiclewas idling high.
Air bag light started flashing constantly, then horn and cruise control stopped working.noise in column sounds like loose wires flopping.
While drivingvehicle idled, and then suddenly accelerated, causing a crash.brakes did not slow the vehicle, but caused vehicle to skid.please provide further information.
Starting the car up, driverput the car in reverse, andittook off and the engine raised up and hit another car. The van did $ 3,000 damage.
I wiil be faxing over the information regarding this 93 ford aerostar. No safety defect listed in the summary. The vehicle had starting problems.the transmission failed. The a/c failed.relay starter motor failed.the heater core failed.power steering was inoperative.tie rods on both tires failed.water pump failed.
While driving at 72 mph with the cruise control set, the heater holes busted,causing the consumer to lose power, consumer pulled over and the engine shut down.owner seeks compensation for repair costs.*ml
Hole in air conditioner hose, maybe rubbing on rack and pinion steering or from accident in the ice strom of 1995 in delware.heater coil replaced 4 time and the 4th time maybe electrolysis problem.
Electric window switch on left side, and wire harness plug burned out and melted each item.
Window motor failed.
Inadequate lube on power windows. *sd
1) cruise control shuts down when climbing incline.2) power door locks can open from inside once activated.child almost fell out handle caught clothing.tt
Automatic windows failed. Mjs
Power windows do not go down properly.i have to manually push them down in order to open them.this started just after the car warranty expired.in november of 1998, i was unable to start my car.i lifted the hood and discovered a small flame on an electrical wire.i had already been having problems with the key not fitting properly in the ignition, the bell sounding even if the key were not inserted in the ignition and the digital read-out of the radio will work intermittently.i had the car towed and had to have a new starter installed.i would like to know if any of these problems has anything to do with the recall for the electrical/ignition system currently being performed?
Driver's side window is working intermittently. Also, passenger's side door won't open from the outside andinside when the consumer is trying to get out of the vehicle or getinto the vehicle.
Consumerhas problem with the air conditioner not working properly. Also,there is a problem with the consumer's windows not working properly.
Windshield wiper pump failed.
Windshield wiper switch replaced. *sd
Wheel failure.
Left front wheel studs failed resulting in tire falling off of vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report).
The three bolts that secure the front wheel snapped,causing tire to fall off.
While driving the front right tire and barbroke off due to lugs:nuts and bolts loosening, causing a loss of control and brake failure. Thismay have resulted an accident.please provide further information.
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