1987 Ford Aerostar power train problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1987 Ford Aerostar — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving between 20 mph and 40 mph transmission went out twice, and consumer had to have tranmission replaced. Currently, while driving at 20 mph tranmission slips into neutral,and the consumer can't move vehicle or start the vehicle up for a while. Also, vehicle is stalling and the consumer…”
filed Mar 24, 1999
“The transmission slips out of gear and you can remove the key without it being in park. There is a defective casting in the control body. Please describe. Tt”
filed Aug 18, 1995
“Transmission problems. The transmission continued to fail. The consumer has replaced three transmission. *nlm”
filed Oct 2, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
002310 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 13, 2000Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
0015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2000Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
99152 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 26, 1999
Power Train problems in other Aerostar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Aerostar | 9 | 14% |
| 1996 Aerostar | 12 | 12% |
| 1995 Aerostar | 22 | 14% |
| 1994 Aerostar | 42 | 16% |
| 1993 Aerostar | 68 | 18% |
| 1992 Aerostar | 75 | 24% |
| 1991 Aerostar | 49 | 22% |
| 1990 Aerostar | 37 | 19% |
| 1989 Aerostar | 31 | 12% |
| 1988 Aerostar | 13 | 7% |
| 1986 Aerostar | 7 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1987 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.