1999 Ford Aerostar Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 5, 2007 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

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.

Ford Aerostar
1992-1997 Ford Aerostar photographed in Orlando, FL, USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Ford Aerostar problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train3
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~80,000 mi
Equipment2 · ~80,000 mi
Seat Belts2 · ~80,000 mi
Air Bags1 · ~78,000 mi
Tires1
Unknown or Other1 · ~80,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train343%———
Engine and Engine Cooling229%80,000——
Equipment229%80,000——
Seat Belts229%80,000——
Air Bags114%78,000——
Tires114%———
Unknown or Other114%80,000——
Vehicle Speed Control114%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 2 complaints
1999: 1199912000: 2200022002: 1200212004: 1200412006: 1200612007: 120071

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Ford Aerostar recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Ford Aerostar.

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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…

Air Bags · received Nov 5, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10207989

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…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Nov 6, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10172783

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…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 15, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10068777

While driving seat belt latch which locks does not stay locked. While driving, it will come undone. Please provide any further information. *ak

Seat Belts · received Jan 23, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8002739

Inside dual sidewall blew out completely due to tread separation. *ak( dot number: n/a tire size: lt22575r16 )

Tires · received Sep 25, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 732480

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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.