1989 Ford Aerostar service brakes, hydraulic problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1989 Ford Aerostar — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The consumer stated that back in 1998 she had a accident with her ford aerostar. She stated that when she pulled into a parking space and hit the brakes, the vehicle surged forward and hit a building. She said she had the vehicle towed to the dealer who stated that they thought the problem was a…”
filed Oct 18, 2004
“The alternator failed short circuit. Massive amounts of current passed from the battery through the alternator, which burst into flames. The fault caused the engine to stall due to lack of ignition and it was extremely difficult to steer and stop the vehicle as a result of loss of power steering…”
filed Jan 28, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Aerostar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Aerostar | 7 | 11% |
| 1996 Aerostar | 16 | 15% |
| 1995 Aerostar | 16 | 10% |
| 1994 Aerostar | 23 | 9% |
| 1993 Aerostar | 57 | 15% |
| 1992 Aerostar | 52 | 16% |
| 1991 Aerostar | 31 | 14% |
| 1990 Aerostar | 27 | 14% |
| 1988 Aerostar | 7 | 4% |
| 1987 Aerostar | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 Aerostar | 1 | 2% |
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.