1989 Ford Aerostar engine and engine cooling problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1989 Ford Aerostar — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We owe a 1989 ford aerostar mini-van the long edition. We have had it a little over year. We have been having a serious problem with this vechicle stalling when driving on the highway to and from work. It happens a lot more often when it is cold as opposed to when it is warmer. *jb”
filed Mar 3, 2003
“When traveling a long way vehicle gets overheated and vehicle will shut off with prior noticed. The dealership will be notified. *ak”
filed Oct 19, 2000
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, 1999Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt
99816 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 3, 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% |
| 1988 Aerostar | 13 | 7% |
| 1987 Aerostar | 23 | 20% |
| 1986 Aerostar | 11 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 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.