Reliability & cost of ownership
Ford Aerostar Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Ford Aerostar? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars where on file — then open the year you're shopping for its AI reliability outlook where NHTSA has enough data.
Ford Aerostar problems by model year
18 recall entries across 3 model years and 6 owner complaints across 4 model years on file, sourced from the federal NHTSA database. We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the remaining model year — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Aerostar | Not confirmed | 6 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 1997 Aerostar | 5 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 1996 Aerostar | 6 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 1995 Aerostar | 7 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Ford Aerostar, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- wheels2 complaints
- power train2 complaints
- suspension1 complaint
- service brakes, hydraulic1 complaint
- engine and engine cooling1 complaint
- air bags1 complaint
- equipment1 complaint
- tires1 complaint