1986 Ford Aerostar engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1986 Ford Aerostar — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer experiencing engine stalling upon starting the vehicle. After engine warms up, the vehicle would run normally. Dealer was not notified. *ak”
filed Feb 17, 1999
“Vehicle caught fire for no reason. This was the second fire that has occurred in engine compartment. Cause has not been determined. *ak”
filed Aug 22, 1997
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil pan gasket repair has been performed. *tt
01124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 25, 2001Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure. *tt
99183 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 6, 1999
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Aerostar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Aerostar | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 Aerostar | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 Aerostar | 11 | 7% |
| 1994 Aerostar | 22 | 9% |
| 1993 Aerostar | 27 | 7% |
| 1992 Aerostar | 26 | 8% |
| 1991 Aerostar | 13 | 6% |
| 1990 Aerostar | 16 | 8% |
| 1989 Aerostar | 23 | 9% |
| 1988 Aerostar | 13 | 7% |
| 1987 Aerostar | 23 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1986 Ford Aerostar
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.