10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Aug 162002

Aerostar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors are wearing, and when the consumer applies the brakes, the vehicle will jerk and become hard for the consumer to control. The dealer was notified. The consumer states that this is a result of warped front brake disc. (Ford won't pay)

- Presque Isle, ME, USA

problem #5

Jan 011998

Aerostar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, vehicle will jerk forward. This is caused by front rotors warping extremely. Dealer contacted. The brake pads are barely worn. Consumer was advised by Ford that the warranty had expired and there was nothing they could do. Consumer feels the rotors warped prematurely.

- Presque Isle, ME, USA

problem #4

Oct 071999

(reported on)

Aerostar

  • miles
When applying the brakes there is a vibration present due to warped rotors. Dealer has turned rotors twice, and the problem still exists.

- Franklin, TN, USA

problem #3

Apr 241998

(reported on)

Aerostar

  • miles
Brakes failed twice within 30,000 miles. First time at 12,000, causing the rotors to crack on the front brakes, resulting in reduction of brake effectiveness. Dealer has been notified.

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

problem #2

Aug 281997

(reported on)

Aerostar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rotors failed.

- Hesperia, CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 081996

Aerostar

  • miles
Vehicle's rotors keep warping, and the brakes failed when trying to stop the vehicle, causing the vehicle to hit another vehicle.

- Flower Mound, TX, USA