1988 Ford Aerostar fuel system, gasoline problems
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1988 Ford Aerostar — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Gas tank was recalled 12/98 under 98mo3. Gas tank did develop cracks and was replaced by ford in 8/01. Replacement gas tank developed cracks in 9/03. The local ford dealership that performed original warranty work states the replacement gas tank has failed because of manufacturer's defect. But ford…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“The consumer stated she never received the recall notice # 98v190000. The recall was in reference to the upper portion of the fuel tank cracking. The dealer stated this recall expired on march 31/02 and will now cost $700.00 to fix it. *nlm”
filed Nov 25, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Aerostar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Aerostar | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 Aerostar | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 Aerostar | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 Aerostar | 19 | 7% |
| 1993 Aerostar | 11 | 3% |
| 1992 Aerostar | 9 | 3% |
| 1991 Aerostar | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 Aerostar | 26 | 13% |
| 1989 Aerostar | 53 | 20% |
| 1987 Aerostar | 7 | 6% |
| 1986 Aerostar | 4 | 8% |
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.