1999 Ford Aerostar Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aerostar years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford Aerostar. That ranks 4th out of 6 Aerostar model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 43%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 43% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 29% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 29% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 29% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Ford Aerostar recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
It was a rainy evening about 6:30 pm, i was traveling down a street at about 25mph trying to keep my speed at that because of the decline coming to a stoplight which i realized a second too late was red instead of green, i tried to stop and couldn't because the road was too wet and hit an oncoming…
The motor would die and then accelerate suddenly, sometimes making a cranking noise. The service report stated that there no problem. In addition, when the vehicle was parked and wanted to change from parking to drive, it would be stuck, making it difficult to change the transmission, usually…
The air conditioning/heat unit seem to turn on and off without having to touch anything. The wipers turn on, do a few swipes and then turn back off again. The rear seat belts are stuck in the down position and the center lap belt does not hold in place (i have 2 kids and it has made it impossible…
While driving seat belt latch which locks does not stay locked. While driving, it will come undone. Please provide any further information. *ak
Inside dual sidewall blew out completely due to tread separation. *ak( dot number: n/a tire size: lt22575r16 )
Other Ford Aerostar years
← 1998 Aerostar · 2000 Aerostar →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Aerostar | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 Aerostar | 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 1999 Ford Aerostar?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, equipment problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Aerostar?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.