1998 Ford Aerostar Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aerostar years
- Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford Aerostar. That ranks 6th out of 6 Aerostar model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Ford Aerostar problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford Aerostar recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Ford Aerostar.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel injection system is experiencing the same problem as mentioned in recall 98-v-190-000; but recall doesn't apply to this vehicle due to vin. *ak
A recent accident in las vegas caused a drivers side air bag to deploy which either startled the driver or rendered him daazed. His reaction was to plant his feet firmly, one of which was on the accellerator. The van (make/model unk) accelerated, grazing a vehicle in the opposing lane of traffic…
Driving truck and stopped at red light lost power. Heard a popping sound and began smelling something burning. Drove vehicle home and pulled into the driveway, and saw black smoke coming from underneath the hood. The alternator had burned the wiring harness. *ak
When straightening the vehicle up in a parking space the vehicle was put in reverse and it took off, the vehicle hit a house. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
Other Ford Aerostar years
← 1997 Aerostar · 1999 Aerostar →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Aerostar | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 Aerostar | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 Aerostar | 63 | 3 |
| 1996 Aerostar | 104 | 4 |
| 1995 Aerostar | 157 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Aerostar?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Aerostar?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Ford Aerostar a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aerostar model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.