1996 Ford Aerostar electrical system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Ford Aerostar — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I had smoke and acrid smell coming from under my dash (while driving), where the steering column fits to it. I have contacted a major ford dealer (brandon ford), and they are refusing to help me. I called ford customer service and he said my vin is not listed for a recall, but yet had no answer for…”
filed Aug 23, 2017
“Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was being driven 30 mph, all power failed and the engine stalled. The stalling has also occurred at higher speeds and while the vehicle was immobile. A fuse connected to the battery cables blew. When the fuse was replaced, the engine would restart. The…”
filed Dec 12, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Aerostar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Aerostar | 13 | 21% |
| 1995 Aerostar | 37 | 24% |
| 1994 Aerostar | 69 | 27% |
| 1993 Aerostar | 99 | 26% |
| 1992 Aerostar | 64 | 20% |
| 1991 Aerostar | 67 | 30% |
| 1990 Aerostar | 56 | 29% |
| 1989 Aerostar | 91 | 35% |
| 1988 Aerostar | 46 | 26% |
| 1987 Aerostar | 36 | 32% |
| 1986 Aerostar | 20 | 38% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.