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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

YearWhyComplaints
1993High complaint rate541
1992High complaint rate439
1994High complaint rate384
1989High complaint rate328
1991High complaint rate282

Every Aerostar year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2000110
1999130
199840
1997835
19961246
19952047
1994avoid3845
1993avoid5414
1992avoid4395
1991avoid2824
19902547
1989avoid3286
19882305
19871405
1986729
198500

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.