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1990 Ford Aerostar transmission problems

Owners reported transmission problems in 31 complaints for the 1990 Ford Aerostar, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
31 12% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
8 and 1
Injuries and deaths
4 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.

What owners wrote

Upon starting the vehicle, it accelerated at a high speed and crashed into a building. The driver's foot was on the brake pedal when sudden acceleration occurred. The vehicle was totaled. The insurance company indicated that the incident was inconclusive. There was a transmission recall 91v189000, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

Reported at 60,000 miles, May 2004 CrashInjury

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