1991 Ford Aerostar power train problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1991 Ford Aerostar — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving 65 mph another motorist yelled at the consumer that the van was on fire. The fire appeared to be coming form the middle to the rear. Consumer pulled over, and noticed transmission fluid on the underside of the van. Consumer shut the engine off, and fire went out. A technician examined…”
filed May 17, 2004
“1) replaced both head gaskets and bolts! 2) replaced extension housing gasket 3) replaced both valve cover gaskets, oil pan gasket, oil filter adapter o-rings”
filed Apr 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
002310 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 13, 2000Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
0015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2000
Power Train problems in other Aerostar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Aerostar | 9 | 14% |
| 1996 Aerostar | 12 | 12% |
| 1995 Aerostar | 22 | 14% |
| 1994 Aerostar | 42 | 16% |
| 1993 Aerostar | 68 | 18% |
| 1992 Aerostar | 75 | 24% |
| 1990 Aerostar | 37 | 19% |
| 1989 Aerostar | 31 | 12% |
| 1988 Aerostar | 13 | 7% |
| 1987 Aerostar | 15 | 13% |
| 1986 Aerostar | 7 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 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.