1988 Ford Aerostar engine and engine cooling problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1988 Ford Aerostar — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle was overheating, dealer recommended to replace motor, after motor was replaced, consumer took vehicle to another dealer who said the replacement motor was no good, they would not put a better motor in and consumer wants reimbursed. *slc”
filed Oct 17, 2000
“Ongoing problem with various parts: 1.) heater core failed to put out proper heat in rear of vehicle, and air caused the rear window to fog up. 2.) engine has an acceleration problem within seconds while running before it picks up speed, and 3.) windshield wipers fail to operate. Dealer notified…”
filed Oct 27, 1999
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% |
| 1987 Aerostar | 23 | 20% |
| 1986 Aerostar | 11 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 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.