2000 Ford Aerostar Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 22, 2005 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Aerostar years
Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford Aerostar. That ranks 5th out of 6 Aerostar model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 20,321 miles. Complaints mention 2 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 2000 Ford Aerostar problems

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

Power Train2 · ~20,321 mi
Wheels2 · ~20,321 mi
Air Bags1 · ~60,005 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~60,005 mi
Equipment1 · ~60,005 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Suspension1 · ~75,857 mi
Tires1 · ~20,321 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train233%20,321——
Wheels233%20,321——
Air Bags117%60,005——
Engine and Engine Cooling117%60,005——
Equipment117%60,005——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic117%———
Suspension117%75,857——
Tires117%20,321——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 4 complaints
2001: 1200112004: 4200442005: 120051

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Ford Aerostar recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.

Coil spring on drivers side broke and was sitting on tire, dealership towed van and charged me $415 plus tax, the van is a little over 850 miles over its extended warranty. I was told that this was not a safety issue and no recall for the year 2000. I was fortunate that the spring broke in my drive…

Suspension · received Aug 22, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10133757

Consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. The brakes had less braking power. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that brakes pads and rotors needed to be replaced. *ak *tc

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Nov 3, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10095303

Accelerator stuck, car continued to throttle even after brake was heavily applied. Upon front impact into tree and rollover to driver's side, no air bags deployed. Car was totalled out due to crash damage - no attempt to repair.

Air Bags · received Jan 15, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10068933

Rear wheel bearings

Wheels · received Jan 15, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10069590

4r100 transmission had problems since 33602 miles hard shifting into 3-4 and was told every thing was normal.started to have more problems at 83521 and was told drive it and see if it gets worse at 85953 took it to ford and left it and they said i need a trans. But ford charged me $437.27 . I was…

Tires · received Jan 15, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10070512

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Aerostar?

Owners most often report power train, wheels, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford Aerostar?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.