Most common 1995 Ford Aerostar problems
Share of the 157 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Aerostar complaints by model year
Best Aerostar years: 2000, 1999. Years to avoid: 1995, 1996. Compare all years →
1995 Ford Aerostar recalls (5)
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle description: Mini vans. Heat generation in the wiring harness to the fuel pump/sender assembly can cause an electrical short. The vehicle could experience a loss of power and become immobilized and the fuel gauge May be erratic.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused jumper harness in the fuel pump ground circuit that will be installed at the fuel pump inertia shut-off switch.
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicle description: Mini vans. These vehicles were produced with a higher than specified electrical load through the accessory power feed circuit. The potential for contact between the b2 (battery), a2 (accessory), and p1 (proof) circuits can occur, creating a short circuit, allowing current to flow through the ground wire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a jumper harness with a relay which will re-route and activate all a2 accessories through the relay.
Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger minivans. These vehicles can develop powertrain bending resonance or transfer case output shaft bushing displacement. The powertrain bending resonance or the output shaft bushing displacement can result in structural failure of the transmission and/or transfer case.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new transfer case rear output shaft bushing and an aluminum driveshaft will be installed.
Equipment › Other › Labels
The certification label on these vehicles have incorrect rear tire sizes listed. P215/70r14sl should be p215/75r14sl. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Remedy: Owners will be mailed a supplementary label containing the correct rear tire information and instructions for installing the label on their vehicles. If owners prefer, their dealer can install the label for them.
Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
The spare tire supplied with the vehicle can contact the brake lines on the rear axle if it is mounted in the underbody spare tire carrier. Such contact could result in fracture of a rear brake line.
Remedy: Dealers will install a lower profile Mini-spare tire on the existing Mini-spare wheel. The new tire will allow the Mini-spare to be installed with appropriate clearances in the underbody spare tire carrier.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 1995 Ford Aerostar:
Transfer cases and rear driveshaft
There is no summary currently available
Transfer cases and rear drive shaft
There is no summary currently available
Fuel sender assembly fires
There is no summary currently available
What 1995 Ford Aerostar owners say
Electrical system all 37 →
Tl contact owns a 1995 Ford Aerostar. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact opened the hood and noticed that the fuel lines were extremely hot before they burst into flames. The contact sustained a burned right hand. The fire department stated that the fuel pump caused the fire. A police report was filed. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 99V028000 (electrical system: wiring: front under hood). The current and failure mileages were 150,000.
Dt: the caller said ignition failed. She said a year ago that the vehicle started by itself without a key. She stated that currently she had intermittent trouble starting the vehicle. The lights on the dashboard will come on but the vehicle will not start. Dealer said vehicle was not recalled. They will not help her for free. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.
Transmission & drivetrain all 22 →
Ford refunded us $1000.00 for 1 transmission, the first one was still on warranty, the most recent transmission failure occured at 55 miles per hour and it was the tourque converter that blew in this case.
This vehicle is exhibiting some of the same symptoms as previously experienced with the recall number indicated (97V204000). This recall was done in early March 1998. The resonance, which occures while the vehicle is neither being pulled by the drive train nor the engine being pushed by the drive wheels(floating between acceleration and decelleration), is begining to be in the drive train, just as it had been before the recall. Is it possible that the recall procedure was incorrect, or not completely engineered? Gibbons motor sales, dickson city, pa has in my past experience been competent. They were the servicing dealer. I feel that the problem is returning. I am unsure if the company would be obligated to repair this problem again?
Brakes
Experiencing ongoing problem with braking system; whenever the brake pedal is applied the front end would vibrate and shake, causing difficulty in stopping. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that the material used in the pads is causing the rotors to warp. Manufacturer is aware, and has not found a correction to this problem.
You can pull the key out and the van will stay running. Crank the van and all the lights such as ABS brake, airbag, oil, ect. Lights stay on and you have to turn the van off and then crank it again and the lights usually go off.
1995 Ford Aerostar engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 18 / 15 |
EPA ratings. Class: Van.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Ford Aerostar a good car?
Based on 157 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Aerostar rates avoid: 4.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the Aerostar at the same age. It is one of the Aerostar years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Ford Aerostar?
The electrical system — 37 complaints, 24% of all complaints for this model year, most often about ignition › switch. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (22) and brakes (16).
How many recalls does the 1995 Ford Aerostar have?
There are 5 recalls for the 1995 Ford Aerostar, the most recent from February 9, 1999 (front underhood). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Aerostar?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2000 and 1999. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995 and 1996. See the full Ford Aerostar years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford Aerostar problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 148,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.