The 1995 Ford Aerostar has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 881,698 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. HEAT GENERATION IN THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE FUEL PUMP/SENDER ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THE VEHICLE COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF POWER AND BECOME IMMOBILIZED AND THE FUEL GAUGE MAY BE ERRATIC.
Consequence
HEAT DAMAGE, INCLUDING MELTING OR CHARRING OF THE FUEL PUMP AND SENDER ASSEMBLY WIRE HARNESS AND ASSOCIATED WIRING HARNESSES CAN ALSO RESULT. THE SHORT CIRCUIT COULD ALSO HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS IN THE FUEL PUMP GROUND CIRCUIT THAT WILL BE INSTALLED AT THE FUEL PUMP INERTIA SHUT-OFF SWITCH.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED ELECTRICAL LOAD THROUGH THE ACCESSORY POWER FEED CIRCUIT. THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE B2 (BATTERY), A2 (ACCESSORY), AND P1 (PROOF) CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR, CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, ALLOWING CURRENT TO FLOW THROUGH THE…
Consequence
THIS CAN CAUSE OVER HEATING AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER HARNESS WITH A RELAY WHICH WILL RE-ROUTE AND ACTIVATE ALL A2 ACCESSORIES THROUGH THE RELAY.
POWER TRAIN97V2040001997-11-1375,000 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER MINIVANS. THESE VEHICLES CAN DEVELOP POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR TRANSFER CASE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT. THE POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR THE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT CAN RESULT IN STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION AND/OR TRANSFER CASE. …
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND, IF THE EXPELLED FLUID CONTACTS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSFER CASE REAR OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING AND AN ALUMINUM DRIVESHAFT WILL BE INSTALLED.
EQUIPMENT95V0370001995-02-2812,000 affected
Defect
THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THESE VEHICLES HAVE INCORRECT REAR TIRE SIZES LISTED. P215/70R14SL SHOULD BE P215/75R14SL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE INCORRECTLY SIZED REAR TIRE WOULD NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT LOAD CAPACITY FOR THE VEHICLE'S SPECIFIED GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED A SUPPLEMENTARY LABEL CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR TIRE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THE LABEL ON THEIR VEHICLES. IF OWNERS PREFER, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
EQUIPMENT94V2390001994-12-019,400 affected
Defect
THE SPARE TIRE SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE CAN CONTACT THE BRAKE LINES ON THE REAR AXLE IF IT IS MOUNTED IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER. SUCH CONTACT COULD RESULT IN FRACTURE OF A REAR BRAKE LINE.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN REDUCED VEHICLE BRAKE CAPABILITY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOWER PROFILE MINI-SPARE TIRE ON THE EXISTING MINI-SPARE WHEEL. THE NEW TIRE WILL ALLOW THE MINI-SPARE TO BE INSTALLED WITH APPROPRIATE CLEARANCES IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
18
4fires1injuries
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
9
9crashes7injuries
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
9
1fires
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
7
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
7
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
6
2fires
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
5
2fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
5
Total complaints204
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford aerostar. After refueling the vehicle, the contact detected a strong fuel odor around the vehicle. The contact discovered that the fuel tank was leaking fuel. In addition, the fuel strap and the fuel inlet were cracked. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic…”
“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…”
“Went to install car seat in three row, passenger side and the seat belt came unlatched. It will not stay buckled at all. Went to a dealership and they want to charge us over $100 for buckle and an hours worth of labor. We are due in 2 weeks with third child and that is the only spot left in the…”
“At approximately 12:00 am 6/23/06, I was driving from albany, tx to dallas, tx on highway 180... And the tread on my right rear tire separated from the rest of the tire. The tire is a bridgestone turanza. I was doing between 70 and 75 at the time and the vehicle was totally out of control until I…”
“Dt: the caller said ignition failed. She said a year ago that the vehicle started by itself without a key. She stated that currently she had intermittent trouble starting the vehicle. The lights on the dashboard will come on but the vehicle will not start. Dealer said vehicle was not recalled.…”
“The interior of the dash board caught fire on its own, while the vehicle was parked. Manufacturer will be contacted by consumer. *nm”
“The vehicle was parked in the office parking lot. Suddenly a customer notified the consumer that there was a vehicle fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The manufacture will make contact with the consumer for inspection. *nm *nm”
“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”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA98016 Opened 1998-07-14 · closed 1999-02-12
FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY FIRES
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationEA98016 Opened 1998-07-14 · closed 1999-02-12
FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY FIRES
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationEA99002 Opened 1999-01-07 · closed 2000-11-14
TRANSFER CASES AND REAR DRIVE SHAFT
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationRQ98012 Opened 1998-07-31 · closed 1999-01-07
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Ford Aerostar as of
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