NHTSA vehicle safety data
1988 Ford Aerostar Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1988 Ford Aerostar right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1988 Ford Aerostar.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1988 Ford Aerostar.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1988 Ford Aerostar in 12 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA96-030: CRACKED FUEL TANKS
Closed August 13, 1998
- Engineering Analysis EA94-025: SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
Closed September 30, 1997
- Preliminary Evaluation PE96-050: CRACKED FUEL TANKS
Closed December 20, 1996
- Preliminary Evaluation PE94-021: SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
Closed July 19, 1994
- Engineering Analysis EA90-042: THROTTLE STICKING
Closed December 31, 1991
7 more NHTSA investigations
- Preliminary Evaluation PE91-127: PARK PAWL BENDING
Closed November 8, 1991
- Engineering Analysis EA91-015: LIFTGATE FAILURE
Closed September 20, 1991
- Preliminary Evaluation PE91-005: LIFTGATE FAILURE
Closed February 1, 1991
- Engineering Analysis EA89-021: WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
Closed May 4, 1990
- Preliminary Evaluation PE89-021: SEAT BELT CUTTING
Closed August 3, 1989
- Preliminary Evaluation PE89-092: POWER STEERING LOCKING
Closed July 20, 1989
- Preliminary Evaluation PE89-010: WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
Closed March 23, 1989
Other Ford Aerostar model years
Check your 1988 Ford Aerostar VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Ford Aerostar at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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