Ford Aerostar years to avoid
The Ford Aerostar years to avoid are 1993, 1992, 1994, 1989, 1991 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1985 is the cleanest year on record.
3,109
Total complaints
26
Recall campaigns
1985–2000
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Aerostar years to avoid
Every Aerostar year
Common questions
What are the worst Ford Aerostar years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Aerostar years to avoid are 1993, 1992, 1994, 1989, 1991. The cleanest year on record is 1985.
What is the best year for the Ford Aerostar?
By complaint volume, 1985 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Aerostar years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford Aerostar have?
Across all model years, the Aerostar has 26 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3,109 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.