1998 Ford Aerostar
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
4 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire2 injuries
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- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Fuel injection system IS experiencing the same problem as mentioned in recall 98-v-190-000; but recall doesn't apply to this vehicle due to vin. *Ak
- Air bags › Side/window
A recent accident in las vegas caused a drivers side air bag to deploy which either startled the driver or rendered him daazed. his reaction was to plant his feet firmly, one of which was on the accellerator. The van (make/model unk) accelerated, grazing a vehicle in the opposing lane of traffic…
A recent accident in las vegas caused a drivers side air bag to deploy which either startled the driver or rendered him daazed. his reaction was to plant his feet firmly, one of which was on the accellerator. The van (make/model unk) accelerated, grazing a vehicle in the opposing lane of traffic, careened off that vehicle, struck a pick up truck in the rear, careened off that proceeded across the intersection and struck an iron fence and almost made it onto the sidewalk at the las vegas city hall. The incident which caused the airbag to deploy was a glancing blow to the van which would have caused only very minor damage. it occurred to me that if the ignition or fuel supply was dissabled when the drivers air bag deployed, two vehicles would not have been totalled and there would not have been any injuries. one of the injured was a city fire inspector that I supervise and IS a friend.*ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
When straightening the vehicle up in a parking space the vehicle was put in reverse and it took off, the vehicle hit a house. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Driving truck and stopped at red light lost power. heard a popping sound and began smelling something burning. drove vehicle home and pulled into the driveway, and saw black smoke coming from underneath the hood. The alternator had burned the wiring harness. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 6090538Information regarding camshaft position (cmp) sensor alignment tool chart. *Mjs
- 6090310Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with various engine sizes.
- 607859Information regarding service procedures for E4WD transfer case rear bushing concerns.
- 603695Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
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