2000 Ford Aerostar Problems & Complaints

Better than average90% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Aerostar at the same age

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2000 Ford Aerostar with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 90% fewer than a typical Aerostar model year at the same age, making the 2000 one of the better Aerostar years. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain (2 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles).

6complaints
0recalls
2crashes
0fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2000 Ford Aerostar problems

  • Transmission & drivetrain~20,000 miles
    233%
  • Wheels & tires~20,000 miles
    233%
  • Air bags~60,000 miles
    117%
  • Engine & cooling~60,000 miles
    117%
  • Equipment & accessories~60,000 miles
    117%
  • Brakes
    117%
  • Suspension~76,000 miles
    117%

Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford Aerostar complaints by model year

199519961997199920001571046376
Owner complaints per model year, Ford Aerostar. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Aerostar years: 2000, 1999. Years to avoid: 1995, 1996. Compare all years →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2000 Ford Aerostar a good car?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Aerostar rates better than average: 90% 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 2000 Ford Aerostar?

The transmission & drivetrain — 2 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the wheels & tires (2) and air bags (1).

How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Aerostar have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 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 2000 Ford Aerostar problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 33% 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.