Does the 1991 Ford Aerostar have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, electrical system, power train, seat belts. 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 1991 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 1991 Ford Aerostar?

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

1991 Ford Aerostar recalls

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

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

For the 1991 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.

1991 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

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

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 223 complaints about the 1991 Ford Aerostar with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 23
Fires reported: 69
Injuries reported: 25
Deaths reported: 1

Most complained-about components

Service brakes37
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch32
Power train › Automatic transmission21
Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch18
Vehicle speed control18

Other Ford Aerostar years

Other 1991 Ford models

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1991 Honda Accord (13 recalls)
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1991 Acura Integra (11 recalls)
1991 Thomas School Bus (11 recalls)
1991 Chevrolet Caprice (10 recalls)

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Questions

Does the 1991 Ford Aerostar have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, electrical system, power train, seat belts. 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 1991 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 1991 Ford Aerostar?: 223 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.