Component Record

Ford Aerostar 1990 Power Train Problems

37 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 1990 Ford Aerostar - 19% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage37 complaints

37 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

91V189000Reported November 4, 1991 - 792,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 1991. The campaign covers an estimated 792,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System56 Brakes35 Engine29 Fuel and Propulsion System28 Vehicle Speed Control17 Steering8

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.