1989 Ford Aerostar seat belts problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1989 Ford Aerostar — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I would like my 5 year old son to be safe in the back of my van. The only problem is I only have lap belts in the back. I need shoulder harness belts for him to be safe in his booster seat. I contacted a ford dealership about having it installed. They wanted an outrageous amount of money to put one…”
filed Jul 31, 2001
“Driver's seatbelt housing buckle is inoperative, won't protect the occupant in event of an accident. Please provide further information. *ak”
filed Apr 5, 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% |
| 1988 Aerostar | 28 | 16% |
| 1987 Aerostar | 18 | 16% |
| 1986 Aerostar | 5 | 9% |
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.