1990 Ford Aerostar electrical system problems
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1990 Ford Aerostar — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle is experiencing the failures described in the master cylinder pistons recall 89v223000. In addition, the abs light comes on. Also, the vehicle is experiencing the failure described in the ignition switch recall 96v071000 but this vehicle not included in recall due to vin. *ak”
filed Jun 10, 2004
“While driving and without warning there was a strong burning rubber smell due to a fire in alternator system. This was the second aerostar star vehicle that had this problem.*ak”
filed May 22, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
99222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 1999
Electrical System problems in other Aerostar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Aerostar | 13 | 21% |
| 1996 Aerostar | 12 | 12% |
| 1995 Aerostar | 37 | 24% |
| 1994 Aerostar | 69 | 27% |
| 1993 Aerostar | 99 | 26% |
| 1992 Aerostar | 64 | 20% |
| 1991 Aerostar | 67 | 30% |
| 1989 Aerostar | 91 | 35% |
| 1988 Aerostar | 46 | 26% |
| 1987 Aerostar | 36 | 32% |
| 1986 Aerostar | 20 | 38% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 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.