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1992 Ford AEROSTAR problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

317 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

147,841 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1992 model year. Data updated: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch is the most frequently named component, appearing in 33 of 317 complaints (10.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior6420.2%
Transmission and shifting3210.1%
Electrical and battery issues278.5%
Steering behavior216.6%
Fuel system concerns41.3%
Engine operation30.9%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
33
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
27
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
21
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
19
Air Bags:Frontal
15
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
14
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
13
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
13
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch33
Power Train:Automatic Transmission27
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift21
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip19
Air Bags:Frontal15
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner14
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine13
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings13

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 33; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 27; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift: 21; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 19; Air Bags:Frontal: 15; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 14; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 13; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 13

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
1
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
1
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
4
150,000 and above
6
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0001
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9991
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9994
150,000 and above6

Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 6

150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 305 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
45
1996
40
1997
31
1998
51
1999
88
2000
21
2001
17
2002
7
2003
6
2004
4
2005
1
2006
2
2007
2
2008
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
199545
199640
199731
199851
199988
200021
200117
20027
20036
20044
20051
20062
20072
20082

1995: 45; 1996: 40; 1997: 31; 1998: 51; 1999: 88; 2000: 21; 2001: 17; 2002: 7; 2003: 6; 2004: 4; 2005: 1; 2006: 2; 2007: 2; 2008: 2

Pattern summary

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 64 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 32 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 27 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10108595 · 2005-01-21 (January 21, 2005)

OWNER WAS GOING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. OWNER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR. OWNER SAYS THAT THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE HOSE LINE POPPED RIGHT OFF. CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL BRAKE PRESSURE PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM STOPPING. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 68,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10108595 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10196275 · 2007-07-13 (July 13, 2007)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD AEROSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GROUND WIRES ARE SHORTING OUT THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND OTHER WIRES UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. HE ALSO STATED THAT HIS WINDOWS ARE NOT WORKING. FORD STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS BEEN BURNED BY THE FAILED WIRES. THE RECALL # WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 171,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10196275 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10038132 · 2003-10-16 (October 16, 2003)

THE SHIFTING LEVER IN THE STEERING COLUMN MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO SHIFT. PART# 2F0DC-7215 53. *AK THIS WAS DUE TO A MECHANICAL FAILURE AND MAY BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE PROBLEM WAS THE TRANSMISSION/SHIFT ACTUATING TUBE. *SCC *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 142,297 miles reported. Look up ODI 10038132 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10153208 · 2006-03-20 (March 20, 2006)

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN DRIVE, IT FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY ONLY OPERATES IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT PREVIOUSLY AND WAS REPLACED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC.

Owner-reported narrative. 194,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10153208 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 545638 · 1999-05-17 (May 17, 1999)

ON TWO OCCASIONS THE HIGH BEAMS FAILED, RESULTING IN SMALL FIRE, DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE STEERING COLUMN, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (99V-029). *YC

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Owner report 548516 · 1999-09-15 (September 15, 1999)

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (99V029000) WHICH IS POSSIBLY CAUSING OTHER COMPONENTS TO MALFUNCTION. *YC

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Owner report 545347 · 1999-05-04 (May 4, 1999)

VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE RECALL RELATED COMPONENT FAILURE OF THE ACCESSORY POWER CIRCUIT THAT CONNECTS TO THE IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING COLUMN, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AFTER FIRE REPAIR WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA. (99V-029) MJS (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

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Owner report 547856 · 1999-08-10 (August 10, 1999)

FUEL TANK AROUND STRAPS DEVELOPED HAIRLINE CRACKS FROM CHAFFING CAUSING SEAPAGES. MJS

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Owner report 826880 · 1998-08-18 (August 18, 1998)

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH TRANSFER CASE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DURING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, WITH THREE CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT, TRANSFER CASE BROKE IN THREE PIECES, CAUSING THE TRANMISSION/DRIVESHAFT & MUFFLER TO DROP AND PUNCTURE A HOLE IN GAS TANK . DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

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Owner report 838692 · 1999-06-01 (June 1, 1999)

DEFEECTIVE ACTUATOR IS CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, RESULTING IN SAFETY HAZARD.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 838692 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 962564 · 1995-03-27 (March 27, 1995)

WHILE DRIVING ON EXPWY VAN STALLED DUE TO WORN DISTRIBUTOR THAT MANUFACTURER ISSUED BULLETIN 9/1/93. TT

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Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

317 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

3.8%Usable mileage12 / 317 records
77.3%Valid incident date245 / 317 records
100.0%Valid filing date317 / 317 records
77.3%Ordered incident and filing dates245 / 317 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component198619871988198919901991199219931994199519961997199819992000
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
713.2%
ODI 504169

IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. *SD

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119.6%
ODI 503169

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING WIRING TO MELT. *DH

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158.5%
ODI 10033973 · 386,118 mi

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND CAUSED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO BE INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *SCC *NLM

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3814.6%
ODI 10140845 · 208,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 96V071000 CONCERNING THE IGNITION SWITCH. WHEN HE CONTACTED FORD, THEY COULD NOT FIND THE VIN. THIS STARTED A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. THE SWITCH STARTED TO COME APART, CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. HE REPAIRED IT HIMSELF, AND IT IS CURRENTLY WORKING.*AK UPDATED 12/27/2005. *NM

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2110.8%
ODI 10076051 · 12,000 mi

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

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2913.0%
ODI 10120979

I OWNED A 1991 FORD AEROSTAR WHICH BURST INTO FLAMES AND WAS DESTROYED. I HAVE BEEN BOUNCED AROUND TRYING TO GET SATISFACTIONS BUT SINCE THERE WAS AN ONGOING CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY COMPENSATION. THE CONSUMERS WIFE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER, RAN TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, BUT BY THE TIME HE RETURNED THE VEHICLE WAS FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. UPDATED 04/14/10.*JB

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3310.4%
ODI 504420

IGNITION SWITCH FAILS TO RETURN TO RUN POSITION AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, CAUSING FAILURE OF TURN SIGNALS/BLOWER MOTOR. *SD

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4612.3%
ODI 10087331 · 130,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT DESCRIBED IN IGNITION SWITCH ELECTRICAL SHORT 99V029000 RECALL. MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CONFLICTING INFORMATION. THEY TOLD CONSUMER BY PHONE THAT THE VIN NUMBER WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ,AND THEN SENT A LETTER INDICATING THAT THE VIN NUMBER WASN'T INCLUDED. *AK

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228.6%
ODI 10008035

THE WIRING HARNESS IN MY STEERING COLUME IS DEFECTIVE. THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TIME IN 6 YRS THAT THIS HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE HARNESS CONTROLLS THE AIRBAGE, HORN AND CRUISE CONTROLL. ALSO THE IGITION SWITCH IS FAULTY, THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING

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1811.5%
ODI 10071645 · 151,000 mi

CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO GET THE VEHICLE RECALL 99V029000 REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER KEPT GIVING THE CONSUMER EXCUSES WHY THEY COULD NOT FIX THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK *SC *JB

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43.8%
ODI 10175900 · 115,000 mi

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 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 99V029000, FOR THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION SWITCH DUE THE VIN EVEN THOUGHT VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.*AK

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711.1%
ODI 10129732

MY 1997 FORD AERO STAR VAN PRODUCED A PUFF OF SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR THE IGNITION SWITCH. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHOM CHECKED THE RECALL NOTICES AND FOUND ONE RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD SHORT CIRCUIT AND OVERHEATING IN THE STEERING COLUMN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED OFF IT SUBSIDES. SINCE THIS OCCURRENCE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS NOT WORKED AND BLEW ALL FUSES, THE FUEL PUMP DOES NOT TURN ON WITH THE KEY AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS IT ENGAGES SOME TIMES. THE FORD DEALER DID THE RECALL WORK BUT DID NOT FIX OR…

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Power Train:Automatic Transmission
611.3%
ODI 484729

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DH

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1412.3%
ODI 10038500

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUED TO FAIL. THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THREE TRANSMISSION. *NLM

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84.5%
ODI 482463

HEATER CORE FAILED.

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145.4%
ODI 481635

VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS TWICE WHILE IN PARK GEAR, ONCE CAUSING INJURIES. *AW

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189.2%
ODI 10029226

VEHICLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

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219.4%
ODI 10073700

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 THE VAN AND STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V094000 WAS ISSUED. *AK

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278.5%
ODI 483932

SHIFT CABLE RESTING ON MUFFLER, MELTING PLASTIC COVERING, ALLOWING CABLE TO RUST. *TW

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174.5%
ODI 10000660 · 243,150 mi

THEY SAY "WHERE THERE'S SMOKE THERE'S FIRE" SO THAT'S WHY I CHECKED THE FIRE BUTTON ON THE FORM. JUST TO THE RIGHT OF THE ACCELERATOR THE CARPET STARTED SMOKING. WE STILL DON'T KNOW THE CAUSE. BUT, EVERYTIME WE RUN THE CAR AN AWFUL SMELL RESULTS. WE NO LONGER DRIVE LONG DISTANCES. IT'S OUR ONLY CAR BUT I WE'LL HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THE GARAGE SOON. WITH HOLIDAY BILLS THIS COULDN'T HAVE COME AT A WORSE TIME.

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155.8%
ODI 10017023

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE - TRANSMISSION FALLS OUT OF GEAR. *JB

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85.1%
ODI 705043

VERY DISAPPOINTING VEHICLE! NP SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

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32.9%
ODI 602648

DRIVESHAFT DEFECTIVE.

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23.2%
ODI 609433

TRANSMISSION.

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00.0%

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114.3%
ODI 10172783

THE MOTOR WOULD DIE AND THEN ACCELERATE SUDDENLY, SOMETIMES MAKING A CRANKING NOISE. THE SERVICE REPORT STATED THAT THERE NO PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WANTED TO CHANGE FROM PARKING TO DRIVE, IT WOULD BE STUCK, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION, USUALLY PRODUCING A LOUD CRANKING NOISE AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS TO EXPLODE. EVENTUALLY, IN FEBRUARY 2005 THE MOTOR BROKE DOWN AND BOTH THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER (BAYAMON FORD) REPLACED THE MOTOR IN MARCH 2005 AND WHEN THE TRA…

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116.7%
ODI 898114

THIS WAS SECOND TIME THAT VEHICLE TOOK OFF FORWARD WHILE SHIFT LEVER WAS IN REVERSE. ONCE VEHICLE TOOK OFF, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND WENT THROUGH SOME BUSHES, AND ALMOST WENT INTO A BUILDING. CONSUMER FELT SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED.*AK

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Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
11.9%
ODI 833818

HAD FILLED VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE. NOTICED THAT THE TANK HAD STARTED TO LEAK AFTERWARDS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & HAD IT CHECKED. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK IN & AROUND THE SEAM AREA.*AK

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21.8%
ODI 809503

CANNOT FILL GAS TANK MORE THAN HALF-WAY FULL WITHOUT LEAKING. *AK

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3821.5%
ODI 10044531 · 117,814 mi

GAS TANK DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 98V190000 OCCURRED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED.*AK

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4617.7%
ODI 10046209 · 160,000 mi

THE MANUFACTURER WAS REFUSING TO HONOR RECALL 98V190000 FOR FUEL TANK CRACKS BECAUSE THE WARRANTY PERIOD ENDED. *AK

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189.2%
ODI 10004422

NHTSARECALL 98-V-190-000 CONCERNING UPPER PORTION OF FUEL TANK THAT CAN DEVELOP SMALL CRACKS DUE TO EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO VERY HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. FUEL VAPOR OR LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR AT THESE CRACKS. CONSUMER HADTHE RECALL LETTER, BUT MANUFACTURER DIDN'T HONOR IT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.TS. *AK

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10.4%
ODI 528331

DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK CAUSING LEAKAGE OF FUEL.

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10.3%
ODI 547856

FUEL TANK AROUND STRAPS DEVELOPED HAIRLINE CRACKS FROM CHAFFING CAUSING SEAPAGES. MJS

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30.8%
ODI 564167

CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH A FAULTY GAS TANK AND IS REQUESTING REMIBURSEMENT, CONSUMER STATED THAT HIS 1990 FORD AEROSTAR WAS RECALLED FOR A FAULTY GAS TANK, AND EXPECTS TO HAVE HIS 1993 RECALLED AS WELL SINCE BOTH VEHICLES EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *YD

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41.6%
ODI 488852

ENGINE LIGHT LUMINATES. *SD

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21.3%
ODI 8016902

PLASTIC FUEL TANK IS CRACKING AT THE TOP WHICH IS CAUSING A MASSIVE FUEL LEAK, AND POSSIBLE HAZARD. FUEL TANK MUST BE KEPT AT HALF LEVEL, BUT IT DOES NOT STOP FUMES FROM ENTERING COMPARTMENT. *AK *YH

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Vehicle Speed Control
23.8%
ODI 510720

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

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54.4%
ODI 731103

SEPTEMBER 11, 2000. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK

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52.8%
ODI 753198

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, AND HAD BEEN BACKED INTO THE GARAGE, HEADING OUT. AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, PUTTING IT INTO GEAR, AND LIGHTLY TOUCHING THE THROTTLE, THE VEHICLE'S THROTTLE WAS SUDDENLY PULLED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE SCREAMED OUT OF THE GARAGE UNCONTROLLABLY AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY.*AK

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114.2%
ODI 10097085 · 102,371 mi

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 FAULTY IDLE AIR CONTROL. SHE SAID IT WAS REPAIRED AND SHE TOOK THE PART AND SENT IT TO THE MANUFACTURER. NOW THE PROBLEM HAS COME UP AGAIN AND SHE WAS ASKED TO BE A WITNESS, BECAUSE SOMEONE WAS KILLED, WHEN THEIR VEHICLE DID THE SAME THING. *JB …

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147.2%
ODI 10079452 · 60,000 mi

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY INDICATED THAT THE INCIDENT WAS INCONCLUSIVE. THERE WAS A TRANSMISSION RECALL 91V189000, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *SC *JB

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188.1%
ODI 500755

BRAKE CALIPERS STICK. *SD

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82.5%
ODI 544561

CRUISE CONTROL REMAINED ACTIVE DESPITE ATTEMPTS TO DISABLE IT WITH CONTROL SWITCH, VEHICLE WAS STOPPED BY TURNING VEHICLE OFF.

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184.8%
ODI 490876

INADEQUATE LUBE ON POWER WINDOWS. *SD

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93.5%
ODI 10233257 · 120,000 mi

ALL ELECTRONICS ON STEERING COLUMN DON'T WORK. AIR BAG SYSTEM FLASHES 3-2. NO AIRBAG (PRESUMABLY), CRUISE CONTROL OR HORN FUNCTION. *TR

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42.5%
ODI 542242

VEHICLE BUCKING/STALLING DUE TO FAILURE OF THE TP SENSOR AND EXHAUST OXYGEN SENSOR.

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21.9%
ODI 704000

REQUIRES A SHIFT INTO 'NEUTRAL' TO DISENGAGE MAXIMUM THROTTLE DURING A PASSING MANUVER. SEEMS TO BE TORQUE RELATED. OCCURS INDEPENDENT OF 'CRUISE CONTROL' BEING ON OR OFF. APPLYING BRAKES OR TURNING CURISE TO OFF DOES NOT RELEASE THROTTLE. VEHICAL HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER WHO SOLD VEHICLE AND ACCESSORY AT LEAST TWICE. CRUISE CONTROL HAS BEEN REPLACED BUT PROBLEM RECURS.

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69.5%
ODI 10350538 · 48,000 mi

NOTE: I WISH I HAD FOUND THIS SITE YEARS AGO. I COULD NOT GET PAST FORDS "BRICK WALL" TO SPEAK TO AN ENGINEER! 1. 1997 AEROSTAR - ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED DOWN QUICKLY TO PASS (2 LANE HIGHWAY). 2. NOW IN THE LEFT LANE, NOT FAR AHEAD OF PASSED THE CAR - I EXPERRIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER - HARD RIGHT OVER TO SOFT SHOULDER - AVOIDED AN ONCOMING HEAD ON COLLISION - L JUST MISSED THE CAR BEING PASSED BY INCHES AND STOPPED. THE CRIMPED END OF CABLE TO THE CARBURATOR HAD RELEASED FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. 3. I CLAMPED THE CABLE…

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00.0%

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114.3%
ODI 10172783

THE MOTOR WOULD DIE AND THEN ACCELERATE SUDDENLY, SOMETIMES MAKING A CRANKING NOISE. THE SERVICE REPORT STATED THAT THERE NO PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WANTED TO CHANGE FROM PARKING TO DRIVE, IT WOULD BE STUCK, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION, USUALLY PRODUCING A LOUD CRANKING NOISE AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS TO EXPLODE. EVENTUALLY, IN FEBRUARY 2005 THE MOTOR BROKE DOWN AND BOTH THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER (BAYAMON FORD) REPLACED THE MOTOR IN MARCH 2005 AND WHEN THE TRA…

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00.0%

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

10.9%
ODI 533946

ABS BRAKE FAILURE.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

31.2%
ODI 543498

ABS SYSTEM FAILED.

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147.2%
ODI 10048473 · 190,000 mi

THE REAR ANTI LOCK BRAKES HAVE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO LOCK. AS A RESULT THE STEERING LOCK AND THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. NO REPORT OF AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

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114.9%
ODI 506542

ANTI LOCK BRAKES LOCKING UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. *DH

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196.0%
ODI 523850

AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, NOISY ABS BRAKES/DEFECTIVE FRONT/REAR CV JOINTS/PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS/ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED/LOWER BALL JOINT NOISE/ RADIATOR HOSE FAILURE AND PREMATURE DISTRIBUTOR/CAP/ROTOR WEAR. *AK

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174.5%
ODI 10048270

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. TOOK VEHICLE TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS ON RECALL CONCERNING TRANSFER CASE PROBLEM. ALSO, HAD BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM. *AK

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124.7%
ODI 518492

REAR ABS BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

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74.5%
ODI 522672

ABS BRAKE FAILURE. ALSO, PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, RESULTING IN SCORING AND VIBRATION. *AK

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54.8%
ODI 706692

ON APRIL 19, 1999, QUALITY OF NAPA LOCATED AT 1823 SOSCOL AVE, NAPA, 94559, PERFORMED OUR 30,000 MILE SERVICE WHICH IN OUR FORD MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BOOK INCLUDES INSPECTION OF DISC BRAKE SYSTEM AND DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM. ON APRIL 19TH, OUR MILEAGE WAS 34,712.5 AND QUALITY SIGNED OFF ON THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR BOTH THE 30,000 & 35,000 MILE SERVICE. ON OR ABOUT MAY 17TH, 1999 OUR BRAKES FAILED AT 35,597 MILES, AND CAUSED US TO TAKE OUR VAN TO FORD FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. FORD CHARGED US OVER $500 TO REPLACE THE BRAKES. OUR COMPLAINT IS WITH QUA…

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34.8%
ODI 818956

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE, PRESSED BRAKES, WENT TO REVERSE AND VEHICLE ACCELLERATED AT HIGH SPEED, RACING 100 FEET DOWN THE DRIVEWAY, ACROSS THE ROAD, JUMPED A CURVE AND TORE DOWN APPPROX. 70 FT. OF CHAINLINK FENCE. THE PIPE FROM FENCE BROKE BACK WINDOW OF VEHICLE ,PERTRUDING THROUGH HITTING CONSUMER ON HEAD, THEN BROKEN WINDSHIELD EXTENDED ABOUT 40 FT. OUTSIDE OF WINDSHIELD. THROUGH ALL OF THIS, CONSUMER STILL HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP UNTILL FENCE WAS CAUGHT UP UNDER VEHICLE. CONSUMER SUFFERS A SWOLLEN FOOT DUE TO PRES…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
917.0%
ODI 503618

VEHICLE FIRE. *DH

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1513.2%
ODI 504821

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *SD

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105.6%
ODI 482463

HEATER CORE FAILED.

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124.6%
ODI 484796

VEHICLE FIRE. *AW

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115.6%
ODI 504603

REPLACED WATER PUMP.

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83.6%
ODI 480446

NOISY ENGINE/EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION/MAIN BEARING FAILURE. *TW

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82.5%
ODI 511441

VEHICLE FIRE.

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102.7%
ODI 512549

IGNITION KEY GETS HOT.

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51.9%
ODI 558844

TRANSMISSION FAILED, VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN DRIVE, SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE TRANSMISSION PAN, DEALER ALSO REPLACED THE SHIFTER CABLE. *SLC

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10.6%
ODI 705043

VERY DISAPPOINTING VEHICLE! NP SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

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11.0%
ODI 743038

MOTOR PINGS UNDER LOAD IN OVERDRIVE WHEN USING A/C AT 40-45 MPH. REQUIRES TAKING OUT OF OVERDRIVE MANUALLY. DEALER REPORTS NO CODES UPON COMPUTER CHECK. ENGINE ALSO PINGS IN WINTER ON LOAD GOING UP GRADE AT 40-45 MPH IN OVERDRIVE. DEALER REPORTED ENGINE COMPUTER INDICATES VERY LEAN CONDITION WHEN FORST PURCHASED....NO CORRECTION AVAILABLE. MILEAGE EXCELLENT 20-21 AROUND TOWN AND 27-30 ON HIGHWAY. THIS IS A GREAT VAN EXCEPT FOR THE PINGING. HAVE TRIED MID RANGE AND PREMIUM FUEL AND PREMIUM WITH NO BETTER RESULTS. MY RESEARCH SHOW A …

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11.6%
ODI 744550

WHEN IT RAINS/UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR LOCK FROM PASSENGER SIDE; UNEXPLAINED STALL CHECK/ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON/STARTED WITH NO PROBLEM

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

10.6%
ODI 500038

ENGINE MISSES. *DSH

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10.4%
ODI 543498

ABS SYSTEM FAILED.

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42.1%
ODI 510728

TRANSFER CASE FIRE.

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62.7%
ODI 505127

TRANSFER CASE BROKE.

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216.6%
ODI 10038132 · 142,297 mi

THE SHIFTING LEVER IN THE STEERING COLUMN MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO SHIFT. PART# 2F0DC-7215 53. *AK THIS WAS DUE TO A MECHANICAL FAILURE AND MAY BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE PROBLEM WAS THE TRANSMISSION/SHIFT ACTUATING TUBE. *SCC *JB

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205.3%
ODI 523219

VEHICLE MADE A LOT OF RACKET WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE VIBRATED. *AK

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145.4%
ODI 506930

EXTENSION HOUSING WERE BUSTED.

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74.5%
ODI 52309

TRANSFER CASE FAILED DUE TO DRIVESHAFT VIBRATION. *AK

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32.9%
ODI 534103

CONSUMER IS HAVING TROUBLE RECEIVING RECALL REPAIR WORK ON THE TRANSFER CASE BY DEALERSHIP.

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23.2%
ODI 8016938

VEHICLE WILL NOT RUN PROPERLY DUE TO THE TRANSFER CASE BEING DEFECTIVE. THERE IS A LOUD NOISE WHEN DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER NOTED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *YH

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
713.2%
ODI 549265

POSSIBLE WIRING HARNESS IN THE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTING IN FIRE. NLM

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108.8%
ODI 741072

VAN CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

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84.5%
ODI 10046164 · 36,520 mi

TRUCK EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. AS A RESULT THE TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHIN TWO HOURS AFTER BEING PARKED. THE FIRE ORIGINATED UNDER THE HOOD. ALL THE UNDER HOOD ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WERE MELTED. THE HEAT ALSO CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD.*AK

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83.1%
ODI 10169816 · 155,000 mi

MY FORD AEROSTAR CAUGHT FIRE LAST NIGHT FOR NO APPARENT REASON. MY DAUGHTER HAD RETURNED FROM SCHOOL AND PARKED IT IN THE DRIVEWAY. APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS LATER, A NEIGHBOR RANG THE DOOR BELL AND FRANTICALLY SAID "YOUR VAN IS ON FIRE". WE CALLED 911 AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS THERE WITHIN 3 MINUTES TO PUT IT OUT. *JB

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42.1%
ODI 711623

PARKED FOR 12 HOURS PRIOR TO FIRE AT 3:50 AM.

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125.4%
ODI 511270

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING FIRE.

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72.2%
ODI 704786

THIS INCIDENT CAUSED ME $1623 OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE. NO DEFECT MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

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41.1%
ODI 704676

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN : I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE REPAIRED BY JACK DEMMER FORD AT A COST OF $3600.00 DUE TO MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. ALL HARNESSES WERE REPLACED. I HAVE THE OLD ONES WHICH I CAN MAKE AVAILABLE TO YOU . THE BURN MARKS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HARNESS AWAY FROM ANY CONNECTORS SUGGESTS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WHICH SEEMS LIKE THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM YOU JUST INVESTIGATED FORD ABOUT. *AK

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114.3%
ODI 10132510 · 100,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED 1994, FORD VAN CAUGHT ON FIRE ON THE FREEWAY ON 8-8-05. SHE WAS NOT HAVING PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. THE FIRE SEEMED TO BE ELECTRICAL AND ORIGINATED UNDER THE HOOD. *AK *JB UPDATED 2/7/2006 - THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 97V204000 ON NOV 13, 1997 FOR THE TRANSFER CASE/DRIVESHAFT BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO MAKE THE REPAIRS. THIS FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED INFORMATION FROM NHTSA ON TWO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. ONE WAS 99V028000 FOR THE ELECTRICAL WIRING UNDER THE HOOD AND T…

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42.5%
ODI 10206495 · 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD AEROSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL LINES WERE EXTREMELY HOT BEFORE THEY BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BURNED RIGHT HAND. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP CAUSED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V028000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING: FRONT UNDER HOOD). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 150,000.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

11.6%
ODI 543351

SPARK PLUGS FAILED TWO TIMES.

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125.0%
ODI 827053

DRIVING TRUCK AND STOPPED AT RED LIGHT LOST POWER. HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND BEGAN SMELLING SOMETHING BURNING. DROVE VEHICLE HOME AND PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY, AND SAW BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE ALTERNATOR HAD BURNED THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column ShiftToo few reports for a range142,297 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10038132 · 142,297 mi

THE SHIFTING LEVER IN THE STEERING COLUMN MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO SHIFT. PART# 2F0DC-7215 53. *AK THIS WAS DUE TO A MECHANICAL FAILURE AND MAY BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE PROBLEM WAS THE TRANSMISSION/SHIFT ACTUATING TUBE. *SCC *JB

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsToo few reports for a range68,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10108595 · 68,000 mi

OWNER WAS GOING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. OWNER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR. OWNER SAYS THAT THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE HOSE LINE POPPED RIGHT OFF. CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL BRAKE PRESSURE PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM STOPPING. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 23 reports

1999: 3 complaints · 2000: 2 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
1999133
2000122
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
1999430
2000600

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentElectrical System:Ignition:SwitchPower Train:Automatic TransmissionPower Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column ShiftService Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipAir Bags:FrontalEquipment:Appliance:Air ConditionerEngine And Engine Cooling:EngineService Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch—
1
ODI 533725

DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILED/ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON/MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT/AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR FAILED/TIE RODS REPLACED/TAIL LIGHTS REPEATED LY REPLACED/IGNITION SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING A FIRE/REPEATED ENGINE OIL LEAKS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED.

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0
1
ODI 533725

DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILED/ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON/MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT/AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR FAILED/TIE RODS REPLACED/TAIL LIGHTS REPEATED LY REPLACED/IGNITION SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING A FIRE/REPEATED ENGINE OIL LEAKS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED.

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0
1
ODI 533725

DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILED/ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON/MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT/AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR FAILED/TIE RODS REPLACED/TAIL LIGHTS REPEATED LY REPLACED/IGNITION SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING A FIRE/REPEATED ENGINE OIL LEAKS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED.

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00
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
1
ODI 533725

DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILED/ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON/MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT/AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR FAILED/TIE RODS REPLACED/TAIL LIGHTS REPEATED LY REPLACED/IGNITION SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING A FIRE/REPEATED ENGINE OIL LEAKS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED.

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—
1
ODI 529034

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

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1
ODI 533725

DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILED/ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON/MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT/AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR FAILED/TIE RODS REPLACED/TAIL LIGHTS REPEATED LY REPLACED/IGNITION SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING A FIRE/REPEATED ENGINE OIL LEAKS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED.

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1
ODI 836178

DURING A CRASH BUMPER/HOOD/FENDER/SWITCH/GRILL/CORE SUPPORT/AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSOR/FAN BELT/TRANSMISSION AND DRIVER'S DOOR WERE DAMANGED FROM IMPACT TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE. ALSO SEAT CAME OFF TRACK AND MECHANIC REPAIRED IT, AS WELL AS THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

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2
ODI 533725

DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILED/ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON/MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT/AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR FAILED/TIE RODS REPLACED/TAIL LIGHTS REPEATED LY REPLACED/IGNITION SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING A FIRE/REPEATED ENGINE OIL LEAKS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED.

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ODI 969048

THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACE TWICE THE AIR CONDITION HAS NOT IN THREE YEAR THE RACK PINION ,TRANSMISSION AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP . TT

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1
ODI 831345

WHEN TAKING THE VEHICLE INTO FOR SERVICE THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THE OIL SEAL CAME OFF, AND THERE IS NO OIL IN THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE TRANMISSION HAS NO FUEL, AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THERE IS A VERY LOUD BANGING NOISE, AND THE VEHICLE BE SHAKES. *AK

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0
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift0
1
ODI 529034

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

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—00000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
ODI 533725

DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILED/ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON/MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT/AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR FAILED/TIE RODS REPLACED/TAIL LIGHTS REPEATED LY REPLACED/IGNITION SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING A FIRE/REPEATED ENGINE OIL LEAKS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED.

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1
ODI 533725

DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILED/ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON/MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT/AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR FAILED/TIE RODS REPLACED/TAIL LIGHTS REPEATED LY REPLACED/IGNITION SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING A FIRE/REPEATED ENGINE OIL LEAKS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED.

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0—
1
ODI 965960

FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION 25 MPH, BRAKE FAILURE ABS LOCKUP ON WET SURFACE AIRBAG ON DRIVERS SIDE PARTICALLY DEPLOYED, ALSO LAP/SHOULDER BELT FAIL.

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2
ODI 523850

AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, NOISY ABS BRAKES/DEFECTIVE FRONT/REAR CV JOINTS/PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS/ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED/LOWER BALL JOINT NOISE/ RADIATOR HOSE FAILURE AND PREMATURE DISTRIBUTOR/CAP/ROTOR WEAR. *AK

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ODI 533725

DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILED/ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON/MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT/AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR FAILED/TIE RODS REPLACED/TAIL LIGHTS REPEATED LY REPLACED/IGNITION SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING A FIRE/REPEATED ENGINE OIL LEAKS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED.

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00
Air Bags:Frontal0
1
ODI 836178

DURING A CRASH BUMPER/HOOD/FENDER/SWITCH/GRILL/CORE SUPPORT/AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSOR/FAN BELT/TRANSMISSION AND DRIVER'S DOOR WERE DAMANGED FROM IMPACT TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE. ALSO SEAT CAME OFF TRACK AND MECHANIC REPAIRED IT, AS WELL AS THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

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0
1
ODI 965960

FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION 25 MPH, BRAKE FAILURE ABS LOCKUP ON WET SURFACE AIRBAG ON DRIVERS SIDE PARTICALLY DEPLOYED, ALSO LAP/SHOULDER BELT FAIL.

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—000
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
ODI 533725

DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILED/ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON/MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT/AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR FAILED/TIE RODS REPLACED/TAIL LIGHTS REPEATED LY REPLACED/IGNITION SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING A FIRE/REPEATED ENGINE OIL LEAKS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED.

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2
ODI 533725

DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILED/ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON/MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT/AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR FAILED/TIE RODS REPLACED/TAIL LIGHTS REPEATED LY REPLACED/IGNITION SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING A FIRE/REPEATED ENGINE OIL LEAKS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED.

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ODI 969048

THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACE TWICE THE AIR CONDITION HAS NOT IN THREE YEAR THE RACK PINION ,TRANSMISSION AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP . TT

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0
2
ODI 523850

AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, NOISY ABS BRAKES/DEFECTIVE FRONT/REAR CV JOINTS/PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS/ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED/LOWER BALL JOINT NOISE/ RADIATOR HOSE FAILURE AND PREMATURE DISTRIBUTOR/CAP/ROTOR WEAR. *AK

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ODI 533725

DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILED/ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON/MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT/AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR FAILED/TIE RODS REPLACED/TAIL LIGHTS REPEATED LY REPLACED/IGNITION SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING A FIRE/REPEATED ENGINE OIL LEAKS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED.

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ODI 831345

WHEN TAKING THE VEHICLE INTO FOR SERVICE THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THE OIL SEAL CAME OFF, AND THERE IS NO OIL IN THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE TRANMISSION HAS NO FUEL, AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THERE IS A VERY LOUD BANGING NOISE, AND THE VEHICLE BE SHAKES. *AK

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

5 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

12 mentions · 3.8% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 529282

SEPARATION OF THE FLEXIBLE PORTION OF THE BRAKE HOSE FROM THE METAL ATTACHING CAUSED BY CORROSION WHICH HAS BUILT UP AS A RESULT OF THE DESIGN OF THIS BRAKE HOSE RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE AND A COLLISION.

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ODI 530364

FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE SPLIT CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE.DESIGN OF THE BRAKES SYSTEM DOES NOT CONTAIN A DUAL BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH WOULD BE A BACK UP WHEN FAILURE OCCURS.

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ODI 545137

BRAKES CORRODED DUE TO FREQUENT CONTAMINATION BY LEAKAGE FROM THE AIR-CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR COIL SYSTEM. FAILURE OF THE EVAPORATOR COIL SYSTEM RESULTED IN TWO VEHICLE COLLISON, WHEN BRAKES FAILED FROM CORROSION. *YC

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

8 mentions · 2.5% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 803215

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. AFTER COLLISION AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. *AK

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ODI 808772

OWNER STATES THAT HIS AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING AND THAT IT DOES NOT GO OUT, OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS A FAULTY MONITOR WHICH IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. *AK

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ODI 808934

WHILE DRIIVNG THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT AND THE CLOCK WENT CRAZY, VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME. *AK

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Steering assistance concerns

5 mentions · 1.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 604366

POWER STEERING FAILED.

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ODI 834687

THERE IS A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES, CAUSING FLUID TO FLOW OUT FROM THE BRAKES. ALSO, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING DUE TO THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP. CONSUMER LEFT VEHICLE AT THE DEALER. *AK

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ODI 959287

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILS REPEATEDLY. PUMPS REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO LEAKS. TT

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Stalling or loss of power

3 mentions · 0.9% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 838692

DEFEECTIVE ACTUATOR IS CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, RESULTING IN SAFETY HAZARD.*AK

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ODI 962564

WHILE DRIVING ON EXPWY VAN STALLED DUE TO WORN DISTRIBUTOR THAT MANUFACTURER ISSUED BULLETIN 9/1/93. TT

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ODI 978752

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00, VEHICLE HAD STALLED, DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

2 mentions · 0.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 8004898

WHEN CHANGING GEARS VEHICLE WILL SHAKE. WHEN TRAVELING AT 55 MPH THERE IS A BAD JERK IN VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

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ODI 856503

AFTER REPAIR OF RECALL 99V094000 WERE DONE, TRANSFER CASE PROBLEMS BECAME WORSE . DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER SUPPORT REPLACED AND REAR END BEARINGS AND CARRIER HOWEVER VEHICLE STILL HAD ROUGH SHIFTING, UNABLE TO FIX DEFECT. *AK

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b