Does the 1986 Ford Aerostar have any recalls?

9 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air, seat belts, seats, electrical system, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1986 Ford Aerostar recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Ford Aerostar?

53 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1986 Ford Aerostar recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

9 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1986 Ford Aerostar. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Ford been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1986 Ford Aerostar recalls, newest first

August 27, 2007NHTSA 07E06400034,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. The fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence: A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 8, 1998NHTSA 98E01000023,500 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Disc › Rotor

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Equipment description: aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain Ford and Mazda trucks. Cracked castings caused cracks to appear on the outer diameter of the rotor hat or around the stud hole.
Consequence: Loss of braking can result.
Remedy: Aimco will reimburse consumers/installers for the cost of replacement rotors and installation. Consumers are requested to return to the location where the rotors were originally purchased/installed for replacement.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 8, 1990NHTSA 90V02100091,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Summary: Insufficient interference fit between fuel tank filler pipe and grommet could result in an inadequate seal which could allow fuel to seep from the joint.
Consequence: In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage could result in a fire.
Remedy: Install a revised design grommet.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 18, 1989NHTSA 89V226000118,787 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary: Vans were produced without plastic cover designed to cover outboard seat back pivot hinge allowing webbing of front passenger-side safety belts to become abraded or cut due to contact with exposed hinge.
Consequence: Damage to belt webbing could weaken belts to point offailure increasing risk of injury in an accident or a sudden stop.
Remedy: Install plastic pivot cover; replace belts as necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 2, 1988NHTSA 88V14500090,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: Wiring for the power lumbar seat system was routed directly beneath the seat cushion springs and may be abraded by the springs.
Consequence: This could result in a short circuit which may createsufficient heat to start a fire in the seat cushion pad and/or trim cover.
Remedy: Install a fuse within the power lumbar electrical circuit.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 6, 1988NHTSA 88V09100060,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

Summary: Vehicles equipped with trailer tow package have a trailer taillight relay assembly that contains wires of smaller gauge than the fuse link which protects the circuit.
Consequence: Should a short circuit occur in the wiring within therelay or if water intrusion occurs the smaller gauge wire in the relay willfunction as a fuse link and overheat. The possibility exists for a fire if thewires are exposed to combustible materials.
Remedy: Installation of a relay with wires of gauge adequate to protect the circuit.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 4, 1987NHTSA 87V1390003,600,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Consequence: Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Remedy: Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 2, 1986NHTSA 86V123000107 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: Fuel tanks may have been scored or penetrated when floor pan mounting holes for the partitions were drilled. Consequence of defect: fuel leakage may occur and in the presence of an ignition source, the potential for a fire would exist.
Remedy: Replace fuel tanks as necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 22, 1986NHTSA 86V00600038,947 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly

Summary: There may be inadequate welding in some underbody structural areas, including those at the rear suspension attachments, which may cause it to separate. Consequence of defect: if rear suspension attachments should separate from the underbody during vehicle use, the axle could shift during acceleration or braking and may adversely affect the steering control which may lead to an accident.
Remedy: Reinforce suspect weld locations and modify to prevent weld failure.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 53 complaints about the 1986 Ford Aerostar with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 22
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline12
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch8
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood7
Power train › Automatic transmission6
Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash4

Other Ford Aerostar years

Other 1986 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1986 Ford Aerostar have any recalls?: 9 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air, seat belts, seats, electrical system, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1986 Ford Aerostar recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Ford Aerostar?: 53 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.