Owner-reported complaints naming the engine system, filed with NHTSA
Data refreshed
Engine reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Aug 25, 2008
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
8%
of 317 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
4
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
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What this page shows
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1992 Ford Aerostar submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 26 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming engine
The 25 most recent of 26, in the owner's own words
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD AEROSTAR. UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MUFFLER WAS RUSTED AND CRACKED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE AND THE FUMES WOULD EXIT OUT OF THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FUMES WERE ENTERING THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE HOLES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY SEALED THE HOLES AND THE VEHICLE WAS FINE. THE MIDAS MECHANIC STATED THAT THE DEALER NEVER SEALED THE HOLES ON THE MUFFLER AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED COMPLETELY. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE FUMES COULD IN FACT GET INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ALSO, THE HORN HAS NEVER WORKED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED; THEREFORE, THE DEALER CONSTRUCTED THEIR OWN HORN TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT OPEN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT UNLOCK FROM THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. IN ADDITION, THE REAR LIFTGATE FELL ON THE CONTACT'S HEAD SEVERAL TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ID
10239623
Incident
Jun 12, 2008
Engine
Filed Aug 5, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING EHICLE WILL SHUT OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER, AND IT WILL BE HARD TO GET THE VEHICLE BACK STARTED.DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA ID
10032086
Incident
Jul 15, 2003
Engine
Filed Jan 9, 2002
A BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON A 3.01L V6 ENGINE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ID
8001862
Incident
Dec 31, 2001
Engine
Filed Jul 5, 2001
OIL PAN HAS RUSTED AND DEVELOPED A LEAK, CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS DANGEROUS IF SMALL KIDS ARE HANGING AROUND VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ID
891995
Incident
Jun 5, 2001
Engine
Filed Mar 13, 2000
ENGINE GASKET/VALVE COVER GASKET/REAR MAIN SEAL, AND OIL PAN GASKET NEEDED REPLACEMENT. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ID
858432
Incident
Dec 5, 1996
EngineTransmission
Filed Jul 26, 1999
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION LEAK PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE99S13. NLM
NHTSA ID
547519
Incident
Jul 24, 1997
Engine
Filed Jun 22, 1999
OIL IS LEAKING FROM THE VALVE COVER ONTO THE MANIFOLD, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE DEALER IS UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED.
NHTSA ID
840804
Incident
Jun 1, 1999
Engine
Filed Jun 22, 1999
MATERIAL ON OIL PAN EASILY CRACKS, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND A POSSIBLE FIRE. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY CHANGED MATERIAL ON THE OIL PAN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ID
840795
Incident
Apr 1, 1999
AirbagsEngineInterior & seats+1 more
Filed Mar 26, 1999
Crash reported22 injuries reported
DURING A CRASH BUMPER/HOOD/FENDER/SWITCH/GRILL/CORE SUPPORT/AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSOR/FAN BELT/TRANSMISSION AND DRIVER'S DOOR WERE DAMANGED FROM IMPACT TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE. ALSO SEAT CAME OFF TRACK AND MECHANIC REPAIRED IT, AS WELL AS THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
NHTSA ID
836178
Incident
Aug 29, 1998
EngineTransmissionVisibility
Filed Mar 21, 1999
HEATER DOES NOT GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT INSIDE THE VEHICLE DUE TO HEATER CORE FAILURE. YH
NHTSA ID
782031
BrakesEngineTransmission+1 more
Filed Mar 21, 1999
ENGINE FAILED. YH
NHTSA ID
702031
EngineTransmission
Filed Nov 25, 1998
WHEN TAKING THE VEHICLE INTO FOR SERVICE THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THE OIL SEAL CAME OFF, AND THERE IS NO OIL IN THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE TRANMISSION HAS NO FUEL, AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THERE IS A VERY LOUD BANGING NOISE, AND THE VEHICLE BE SHAKES. *AK
NHTSA ID
831345
Incident
Nov 24, 1998
Engine
Filed Oct 15, 1998
CATASTROPHIC OIL LEAKS DUE ENGINE MANIFOLD SEALS/ENGINE MAIN SEAL,AND FRONT TIMING COVER SEAL FAILURES.
NHTSA ID
781277
Incident
Jul 1, 1998
EngineTires & wheelsTransmission
Filed Jun 24, 1998
LEAKS IN ENGINE, TRANSFER CASE, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUSED DRIVETRAIN TO VIBRATE. ADDITIONALLY, VEHICLE'S BRAKES ARE DANGEROUSLY INADEQUATE. BOTH FRONT DISCS AND DRUMS ARE UNDERSIZED FOR VEHICLE, RESULTING IN LONG STOPPING DISTANCES AND EXCESSIVE DISC WARPING AND WEARING. THE REAR ANTI LOCK BRAKES ARE TOTALLY NONFUNCTIONAL.
NHTSA ID
537457
Incident
Jul 1, 1996
BrakesHeating & air conditioningElectrical+5 more
Filed Apr 3, 1998
Fire reported
DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILED/ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON/MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT/AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR FAILED/TIE RODS REPLACED/TAIL LIGHTS REPEATED LY REPLACED/IGNITION SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING A FIRE/REPEATED ENGINE OIL LEAKS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED.
NHTSA ID
533725
Incident
Mar 31, 1998
Engine
Filed Dec 7, 1997
ENGINE OIL PAN RUSTED OUT, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK OUT. *AK
NHTSA ID
526390
Incident
Nov 29, 1997
Engine
Filed Dec 7, 1997
EINGINE OIL PAN RUSTED OUT, CAUSING ALMOST ALL OF THE OIL TO LEAK OUT.
NHTSA ID
526039
Incident
Nov 29, 1997
Engine
Filed Dec 2, 1997
ENGINE OIL PAN RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK FROM MOTOR.*AK
NHTSA ID
526461
Incident
Nov 28, 1997
Body & structureBrakesHeating & air conditioning+6 more
Filed Oct 27, 1997
VEHICLE VIBRATES, JERKS, HESITATES AND MAKES NOISE WHILE ENGAGING GEARS.
NHTSA ID
523850
Engine
Filed Jan 2, 1997
Fire reported
ENGINE FIRE. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
NHTSA ID
527340
Engine
Filed Nov 18, 1996
Fire reported
VEHICLE FIRE.
NHTSA ID
511441
Incident
Sep 28, 1996
BrakesEngine
Filed Oct 12, 1995
ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON TOOK TO DEALER COULDN'T FIND PROBLEM REPLACED THE ROTOR AND PADS ON TWO OCCASION . TT
NHTSA ID
973313
Heating & air conditioningEngineSteering+1 more
Filed Jul 17, 1995
THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACE TWICE THE AIR CONDITION HAS NOT IN THREE YEAR THE RACK PINION ,TRANSMISSION AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP . TT
NHTSA ID
969048
Engine
Filed Jul 3, 1995
THEY DROPPED 7FT OFF THE RACK AND THEY FIXED IT BUT THE CAR DOES NOT RUN AS WELL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
NHTSA ID
968144
Incident
May 24, 1995
Engine
Filed May 1, 1995
KNOCKING NOISE IN VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TT
NHTSA ID
964551
Incident
Apr 28, 1995
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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