1990 Ford Aerostar fuel system, gasoline problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1990 Ford Aerostar — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1990 ford aerostar had crack in fuel tank causing consumer to replace the tank. ***no answer required*** *ts the consumer received a recall letter in dec 1998 regarding the gas tank, however at the time he was not experiencing problems with the gas tank. The consumer is now requesting reimbursement…”
filed Nov 4, 2005
“My 1990 ford aerostar was leaking gasoline. The fumes would overcome you while inside the vehicle. After the van sat for a short time gas would be all over the ground from the leak. I paid a ford dealer to replace the tank not knowing there was a recall. The safety of my family was important enough…”
filed Aug 1, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Aerostar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Aerostar | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 Aerostar | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 Aerostar | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 Aerostar | 19 | 7% |
| 1993 Aerostar | 11 | 3% |
| 1992 Aerostar | 9 | 3% |
| 1991 Aerostar | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 Aerostar | 53 | 20% |
| 1988 Aerostar | 52 | 29% |
| 1987 Aerostar | 7 | 6% |
| 1986 Aerostar | 4 | 8% |
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.