Owner-reported complaints naming the fuel system system, filed with NHTSA
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Fuel system 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.
20
Latest Jul 8, 2009
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 257 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.
6
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
8
What this page shows
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1994 Ford Aerostar submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 20 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 fuel system
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
ElectricalFuel system
Filed Jul 8, 2009
WE WERE BEGINNING TO EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER. THE FUEL PUMP AND FILTER WAS CHANGED. WE ARE STILL GETTING INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER, BUT WHAT MY CONCERN IS THAT I SAW A RECALL ON NHTSA: 99V028000. I WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS RECALL WHEN I VIEWED AN EPISODE OF COPS WHERE AN AEROSTAR'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSED A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I CALLED FORD IN TEMECULA CALIF AND NOW THEY HAVE NO RECORD OF ANY RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR OF AEROSTAR 1994 I DO HAVE KIDS AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT SAFETY MATTERS REMAIN ON THIS VAN. *TR
NHTSA ID
10276149
Incident
Jun 1, 2008
Fuel systemInterior & seatsSteering
Filed Nov 12, 2003
THE ACCESSORIES IN MY DASH AND STEERING COLUMN ARE SHORTING OUT, AND I SAW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THAT. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE WHEN MY VAN WAS MADE. I DON'T CARE WHY I JUST WANT TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE MY KIDS TO SCHOOL AND BACK AND NOT HAVE MY VAN CATCH ON FIRE. WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH THAT ALREADY WITH A DIFFERENT VEHICLE. ALSO, THE FUEL PUMP IS ACTING UP ANDI WAS TOLD IT SEEMS AS THOUGH IT IS SHORTING OUT!. AGAIN NOT THE RIGHT MONTH BUT I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS SO THE WAY I SEE IT IS THAT FORD MESSED UP AND SHOULD FIX THE PROBLEM, PERIOD. I PLAN TO CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THIS AND TO RIGHT TO MY LOCAL GOVERNMENT. THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY SHOULD NOT BE DETERMINED AS TO HOW LOUDLY PEOPLE COMPLAIN, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THE VEHICLES THAT ARE COVERED WERE THE GREATEST RISK TO THE COMPANY. *LA
NHTSA ID
10046772
Incident
Sep 10, 2002
Fuel system
Filed Jul 29, 2002
1 injury reported
VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITHOUT SAFETY INSPECTION BEING PERFORMED. UNBURNT FUEL FUMES ARE GOING INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAUSING DIZZINESS, NASEA, AND DISORIENTATION & HEADACHES. MECHANIC TELLS ME CAR IS MOVING BOMB AS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION WITHIN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. POSSIBLE FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE OR FUEL INJECTOR GASKET FAILURE. I AM SCARED TO DEATH TO OPERATE VEHICLE!*AK
NHTSA ID
764871
Incident
Jun 23, 2002
EngineFuel systemPowertrain (other)
Filed Apr 22, 2001
Fire reported3 injuries reported
MY CLIENTS, THE FREDERICK FAMILY (FATHER, MOTHER AND 3-YR-OLD DAUGHTER) SUSTAINED THIRD DEGREE BURNS WHEN THEIR 1994 FORD AEROSTAR VAN SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE TRAVELLING ON I-40 NEAR NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA. FIRE WAS THE RESULT OF THE TRANSFER CASE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT, THEREBY FAILING THE DRIVE SHAFT WHICH STRUCK THE PAVEMENT, THEN RICHOCHETED INTO THE FUEL TANK AND PIERCED THE TANK, ALLOWING RAW FUEL TO ESCAPE AND IGNITE, PROBABLY FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OR SPARKS FROM THE DRIVE SHAFT STRIKING THE PAVEMENT. THIS CASE IS IN LITIGATION IN UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, BEING CASE NO. CV-S-00-0444-KTD-RLH. PETER CHASE NEUMANN, ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS, 136 RIDGE STREET, RENO, NV 89501. 775-786-3750.
NHTSA ID
744382
Incident
May 28, 1999
AirbagsFuel system
Filed Nov 21, 2000
AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES, THER IS A PATTERN, IT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP. *AK
NHTSA ID
875363
Incident
Apr 1, 1999
Fuel system
Filed Jun 1, 2000
NO MATTER HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE TANK, GAS SENSOR MISREADS IT. IT COULD READ FULL OR ANYWHERE IN BETWEEN.*AK
NHTSA ID
862864
Incident
May 1, 2000
ElectricalFuel system
Filed Oct 15, 1999
ELCTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS MADE ALL THE DASH LIGHTS SHUT OFF, THEN BACK ON. BUT, MOST OF THE TIME THEY STAYED OFF. DEALER SAID ONLY ONE INJECTOR WAS BAD. BUT, WHEN CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, THEY REPLACED ALL OF THEM. *AK
NHTSA ID
850896
Incident
Sep 28, 1999
Fuel system
Filed Jul 13, 1999
Crash reported3 injuries reported
IF VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH "FUEL CUT OFF VALVE" IT DID NOT OPERATE AT TIME OF CRASH. THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE KEPT RUNNING. AIRBAG INFLATION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENT. DRIVER RECEIVED 2ND DEGREE BURN ON FOREARM FROM AIRBAG. BURN SIZE OF DOLLAR BILL. *AK
NHTSA ID
708557
Incident
Jul 12, 1999
Fuel system
Filed May 22, 1999
GASOLINE FUMES PERVADE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. REPEATED "REPAIRS" AT DEALER HAVE NOT FIXED PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ID
706766
Incident
Jul 1, 1994
Fuel system
Filed Mar 31, 1999
SMELL OF GAS FUME FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE GRADUALLY BECAME WORSE AND INTOLERABLE. DEALER CORRECTED PROBLEM BY REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP GASKET.
NHTSA ID
705149
Incident
May 5, 1998
Fuel system
Filed Apr 10, 1998
PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT FILLS WITH GASOLINE FUMES, ESPECIALLY IF EVEN A SMALL OVERFLOW OCCURS, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
NHTSA ID
534253
Fuel system
Filed Nov 20, 1997
Fire reported
FUEL PUMP FAILED/SHORTED OUT, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
NHTSA ID
523458
Incident
Aug 30, 1997
Fuel system
Filed Sep 26, 1997
THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTED IN THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK HAD FAILED, SHORTING OUT WITH NO APPARENT FUSABLE LINK OF BREAK. HEAT FROM THE MELTING ELECTRICAL PARTS WEAKENED A FUEL LINE, CAUSING IT TO BURST AND THE EXPOSED WIRES STARTED THE FIRE.
NHTSA ID
528354
Incident
Aug 30, 1997
Fuel system
Filed Jun 28, 1996
Fire reported
DUE TO FUEL LEAKING ON THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
NHTSA ID
986273
Incident
Jun 27, 1996
Fuel system
Filed Jun 11, 1996
Fire reported
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AROUND THE GAS TANK. *AK
NHTSA ID
985512
Incident
Mar 22, 1996
Fuel system
Filed Feb 1, 1996
Fire reported1 injury reported
TIPS OF INJECTOR TRAVELS THROUGH FUEL LINES DEVELOPES HIGH PRESSURE DEVELOPING CRACKS. RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. TT
NHTSA ID
978595
Incident
Sep 15, 1995
BrakesDriver assistanceElectrical+1 more
Filed Oct 1, 1995
GAS TANK RELEASES FUMES INTO VEHICLE. *SD
NHTSA ID
488852
Incident
Nov 1, 1994
Fuel system
Filed Jul 19, 1995
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE FUEL PUMP STOP WORKING . TT
NHTSA ID
969190
Fuel system
Filed Jun 22, 1995
SMELL/ODOR OF GAS FUMES UPON FILLING GAS TANK; HAVE TO DRIVE WITH WINDOWS OPEN TO AVOID SKIN/EYE IRRITATION. TT
NHTSA ID
967496
Incident
Sep 21, 1994
Fuel system
Filed Feb 22, 1995
VEHICLE OFTEN HAS SMELL OF RAW GAS WHEN YOU FILL UP. TT
NHTSA ID
960387
Incident
Jul 7, 1994
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