1988 Ford Aerostar seat belts problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1988 Ford Aerostar — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This vehicle is not equipped with shoulder belts in the rear seats. I have a three-year-old son that is quickly outgrowing his safety seat. (a century model that fits in the middle of the 2nd seat position and is restrained by a lap belt). I have purchased a high back booster seat (again a century)…”
filed Aug 31, 1999
“Driver's seat belt latch broke and the seatbelt system does not retract which won't protect the occupant in event of a crash. Please provide further information. *ak”
filed Apr 27, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Aerostar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Aerostar | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 Aerostar | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 Aerostar | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 Aerostar | 12 | 5% |
| 1993 Aerostar | 10 | 3% |
| 1992 Aerostar | 8 | 3% |
| 1991 Aerostar | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 Aerostar | 5 | 3% |
| 1989 Aerostar | 31 | 12% |
| 1987 Aerostar | 18 | 16% |
| 1986 Aerostar | 5 | 9% |
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.