Most common 1999 Ford Aerostar problems
Share of the 7 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 →
What 1999 Ford Aerostar owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
The motor would die and then accelerate suddenly, sometimes making a cranking noise. The service report stated that there no problem. In addition, when the vehicle was parked and wanted to change from parking to drive, it would be stuck, making it difficult to change the transmission, usually producing a loud cranking noise as if the transmission was to explode. Eventually, in February 2005 the motor broke down and both the motor and transmission had to be replaced. The dealer (bayamon Ford) replaced the motor in March 2005 and when the transmission was received it was replaced in April 2005. The dealer had requested the new parts directly to the Ford motor co. And stayed with the parts replaced. The motor and transmission had full three year guarantee since they were new. The vehicle started experiencing again the dying and acceleration approximately one year after. …
While ignition was turned on, transmission slipped out of park position, and ran over the owner. Dealer has not seen vehicle. Owner died.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Ford Aerostar a good car?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Aerostar rates better than average: 89% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Aerostar at the same age. It is one of the best Aerostar years by this measure. 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 1999 Ford Aerostar?
The transmission & drivetrain — 3 complaints, 43% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission › gear position indication (prndl). Next are the seat belts (2) and engine & cooling (2).
How many recalls does the 1999 Ford Aerostar have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Ford Aerostar. You can still confirm with your VIN using our 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 1999 Ford Aerostar problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 80,000 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.