1998 FORD AEROSTAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 FORD AEROSTAR
The 1998 FORD AEROSTAR has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagssidewindow (1 complaint), Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 FORD AEROSTAR
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD AEROSTAR. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 FORD AEROSTAR
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD AEROSTAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagssidewindow | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 98-V-190-000; BUT RECALL DOESN'T APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE DUE TO VIN. *AK
A RECENT ACCIDENT IN LAS VEGAS CAUSED A DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY WHICH EITHER STARTLED THE DRIVER OR RENDERED HIM DAAZED. HIS REACTION WAS TO PLANT HIS FEET FIRMLY, ONE OF WHICH WAS ON THE ACCELLERATOR. THE VAN (MAKE/MODEL UNK) ACCELERATED, GRAZING A VEHICLE IN THE OPPOSING LANE OF TRAFFIC, CAREENED OFF THAT VEHICLE, STRUCK A PICK UP TRUCK IN THE REAR, CAREENED OFF THAT PROCEEDED ACROSS THE INTERSECTION AND STRUCK AN IRON FENCE AND ALMOST MADE IT ONTO THE SIDEWALK AT THE LAS VEGAS CITY HALL. THE INCIDENT WHICH CAUSED THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY WAS A GLANCING BLOW TO THE VAN WHICH WOULD HAVE CAUSED ONLY VERY MINOR DAMAGE. IT OCCURRED TO ME THAT IF THE IGNITION OR FUEL SUPPLY WAS DISSABLED WHEN THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED, TWO VEHICLES WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN TOTALLED AND THERE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ANY INJURIES. ONE OF THE INJURED WAS A CITY FIRE INSPECTOR THAT I SUPERVISE AND IS A FRIEND.*AK
WHEN STRAIGHTENING THE VEHICLE UP IN A PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE AND IT TOOK OFF, THE VEHICLE HIT A HOUSE. THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
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
Safety Rating for the 1998 FORD AEROSTAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FORD AEROSTAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FORD AEROSTAR
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 FORD AEROSTAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9811183 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR E4WD TRANSFER CASE REAR BUSHING CONCERNS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FORD AEROSTAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD AEROSTAR
- 1993 FORD AEROSTAR — 541 complaints
- 1994 FORD AEROSTAR — 384 complaints
- 1995 FORD AEROSTAR — 204 complaints
- 1996 FORD AEROSTAR — 124 complaints
- 1997 FORD AEROSTAR — 83 complaints
- 1998 FORD AEROSTAR (current)
- 1999 FORD AEROSTAR — 13 complaints
- 2000 FORD AEROSTAR — 11 complaints
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