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1986 Ford Aerostar

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

6 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 1990026 · manufacturer campaign 90S04

9 February 1990

Transport Canada lists: Aerostar 1986

What is wrong

THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE SEAL BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE OPENING AND THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET. THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL SEEPAGE FROM THE JOINT WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL OR NEARLY FULL. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, LEAKED FUEL COULD IGNITE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

What the dealer will do

A REVISED DESIGN GROMMET WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES

7,787 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 1989174 · manufacturer campaign 89S78

13 December 1989

Transport Canada lists: Aerostar 1986–1987

What is wrong

THE WEBBING OF THE FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE SEAT BELTS MAY BECOME ABRADED OR CUT DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE OUTBOARD SEAT BACK PIVOT HINGE.

What the dealer will do

A PLASTIC COVER WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE PIVOT HINGE TO PREVENT ABRASION. BELTS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.

9,107 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 1988136 · manufacturer campaign 88S53

5 October 1988

Transport Canada lists: Aerostar 1986 · Bronco 1986 · Ranger 1986

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, wiring for the power lumbar seat system was routed directly beneath the seat cushion springs on the side of the cushion. This could result in the insulation being abraded by the seat springs resulting in a possible short circuit with the potential for a fire in the cushion pad or trim cover.

What the dealer will do

Power lumbar seat wiring will be modified and a 15 amp fuse will be added to the wiring under the seat on Aerostars. On Bronco II and Ranger Super Cab vehicles the 30 amp circuit breaker, located in the fuse panel, will be replaced with a 15 amp fuse.

6,424 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 1988088 · manufacturer campaign 88S49

23 June 1988

Transport Canada lists: Aerostar 1986–1988

What is wrong

THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TRAILER TOW PACKAGE. THE TAILLIGHT RELAY ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE WIRES THAT ARE OF A SMALLER GAUGE THAN THE FUSE LINK WHICH IS PROTECTING THE CIRCUIT. A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE TRAILER WIRING OR WATER INTRUSION INTO THE RELAY ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE THE SMALLER GAUGE WIRES TO ACT AS A FUSE LINK AND OVERHEAT, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE.

What the dealer will do

A FUSE WILL BE INSTALLED WITHIN THE TRAILER TOW RELAY POWER FEED CIRCUIT WHICH WILL PROTECT THE RELAY FROM SHORT CIRCUIT OR THERMAL OVERLOAD.

3,626 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 1987098 · manufacturer campaign 87S36

9 September 1987

Transport Canada lists: Aerostar 1986–1987 · Bronco 1985–1987 · Crown 1986–1987 · Econoline 1986–1987 · and 14 more

What is wrong

ON VEHICLES WITH EFI OR CFI, THE SPRING-LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING USED TO CONNECT THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES TO THE EFI FUEL RAILS OR TO THE CFI THROTTLE BODIES AS WELL AS OTHER FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS NEAR THE DASH PANELS ON SOME VEHICLES, COULD DISENGAGE DURING VEHICLE USE. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LOSS OF FUEL WILL RESULT, PROVIDING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.

What the dealer will do

COUPLING RETAINER CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. NOTE: ESCORT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH EFI AND CFI. LYNX VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH CFI ONLY. EFI - ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION CFI - CENTRAL FUEL INJECTION

295,731 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Not Entered

Transport Canada recall 1986008 · manufacturer campaign 86S01

17 January 1986

Transport Canada lists: Aerostar 1986

What is wrong

REAR SUSPENSION ATTACHMENTS MAY BE INADEQUATELY WELDED AND COULD SEPARATE FROM THE UNDERBODY DURING VEHICLE USE. THIS COULD CAUSE LIMITED MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE DURING ACCELERATION OR BRAKING AND MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT STEERING CONTROL.

2,933 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 1986 Ford Aerostar have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 1986 Ford Aerostar. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.