Does the 1989 Ford Aerostar have any recalls?

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air, electrical system, power train, seat belts, seats. 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 1989 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 1989 Ford Aerostar?

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

1989 Ford Aerostar recalls

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

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

For the 1989 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.

1989 Ford Aerostar recalls, newest first

August 11, 1998NHTSA 98V190000140,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alabama, arizona, arkansas, california (10 southern counties of los angeles, orange, san bernadino, san diego, riverside, ventura, santa barbara, san luis obispo, imperial, and kern), florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada (clark county), oklahoma, south carolina, and texas, and in the U.S. Territories covered by the federal statutes. The upper portion of the fuel tank can develop small cracks due to extended exposure to very high ambient temperatures. Fuel vapor or leakage could occur at these cracks.
Consequence: If an ignition source is present, a fire could result.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, regardless of mileage, through March 31, 2002. This coverage will only be for structural cracks at the top of the tank and will not include other damage caused by an accident or road debris.

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

April 25, 1996NHTSA 96V0710007,900,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition

Summary: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Consequence: This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 4, 1991NHTSA 91V189000792,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary: When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.
Consequence: Driver may believe the vehicle is safely engaged in parkwhen the gear is not truly engaged. This can lead to the vehicle jumping out ofgear unintentionally, vehicle rollaway when parked on a sloped surface, andinadvertent motion when the vehicle is started. All of these conditions canresult in a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 20, 1991NHTSA 91V1640004,842 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary: Seat belt anchorage bar for rear sofa failed to sustain loads required by FMVSS 210.
Consequence: Vehicles would not comply with FMVSS 210.
Remedy: Replace noncomplying sofa bar with bar that meets requirements.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 6, 1990NHTSA 90V14400014,300 vehicles potentially affected

Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

Summary: The second row right hand seat assembly has a tilt forward function. A latch retains the seat in the normal ride postion, and this latch may release under severe frontal impact conditions, allowing the seat to pivot forward.
Consequence: In the event of vehicle accident, the seat could pivotforward, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Remedy: Replace seat pawl assembly with a revised design assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 260 complaints about the 1989 Ford Aerostar with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 24
Fires reported: 80
Injuries reported: 24
Deaths reported: 4

Most complained-about components

Fuel system56
Gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly47
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch43
Service brakes24
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly20

Other Ford Aerostar years

Other 1989 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1989 Ford Aerostar have any recalls?: 6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air, electrical system, power train, seat belts, seats. 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 1989 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 1989 Ford Aerostar?: 260 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.