Does the 1987 Ford Aerostar have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, structure, seat belts, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline. 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 1987 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 1987 Ford Aerostar?

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

1987 Ford Aerostar recalls

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

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

For the 1987 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.

1987 Ford Aerostar recalls, newest first

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

August 19, 1991NHTSA 91V136000112,000 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut

Summary: Some liftgate gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs may fracture in either the open or closed position.
Consequence: If a ball stud fractures, the liftgate will not remain inthe open position. Bodily injury could result if the liftgate drops whilesomeone is under it.
Remedy: Replace the gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs.

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

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

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 114 complaints about the 1987 Ford Aerostar with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 45
Injuries reported: 4
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline16
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly15
Power train › Automatic transmission14
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch13
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood11

Other Ford Aerostar years

Other 1987 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1987 Ford Aerostar have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, structure, seat belts, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline. 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 1987 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 1987 Ford Aerostar?: 114 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.