Defect
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
1990 Ford Aerostar electrical system problems
The 1990 Ford Aerostar has 61 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 24% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
61
Electrical System complaints
24%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
1
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
Related recalls
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING IGNITION SWITCH EXPERIENCED A SHORT CIRCUIT, CAUSING A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. OWNER WILL CONTACT A DEALER AND OR THE MANUFACTURER. *AKACCORDING TO FORD MOTOR CO., THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED IN FEBURARY OF THIS YEAR. SO THE FIRE WAS PROBABLY NOT CAUSED BY THE IGNITION SWITCH, BUT…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1990 Ford Aerostar have?
NHTSA has 61 complaints about the 1990 Ford Aerostar electrical system — 24% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Are there recalls for the 1990 Ford Aerostar electrical system?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 96V071000.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.