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1990 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

7

7 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.

Other

Transport Canada recall 2001193 · manufacturer campaign 01M06

16 July 2001

Transport Canada lists: Aerostar 1990–1997 · Explorer 1991–1994

What is wrong

Certain vehicles, from Ontario to Newfoundland, could experience a corrosion related failure of the spare tire winch cable. If the cable breaks while the vehicle is being driven, the spare tire could drop down, potentially creating a roadway obstacle.

What the dealer will do

Owners are to inspect the cable, and if corrosion or broken wire strands are present the vehicle is to be taken to a dealer for replacement of the winch assembly. Program ends September 30, 2003.

139,310 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanSafety TC

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 1995212 · manufacturer campaign 95S28

29 November 1995

Transport Canada lists: Aerostar 1988–1991 · Bronco 1988–1993 · Crown 1988–1989 · Escort 1988–1990 · and 9 more

What is wrong

A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD DEVELOP IN THE IGNITION SWITCH THAT COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE OR UNATTENDED.

What the dealer will do

IGNITION SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REVISED DESIGN SWITCH.

834,368 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 1992077 · manufacturer campaign 92M78

30 June 1992

Transport Canada lists: Aerostar 1990–1991 · Bronco 1990–1991 · Econoline 1990–1991 · Escort 1990 · and 10 more

What is wrong

NOTE: ALSO INCLUDES SOME MEDIUM AND HEAVY TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT MODULE MAY MALFUNCTION WHICH CAN RESULT IN DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS THAT DIM, FLICKER OR GO OFF OR IN SOME INSTANCES MAY REMAIN ON AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF.

What the dealer will do

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT MODULE WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

464,543 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Emissions

Transport Canada recall 1992011 · manufacturer campaign 91E09

5 February 1992

Transport Canada lists: Aerostar 1990–1991 · Tempo 1990–1991 · Topaz 1990–1991

What is wrong

NOTE: TEMPO/TOPAZ WITH 2.3 LITRE ENGINE AND AEROSTAR WITH 3.0 LITRE ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES SO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. DEFECTIVE THROTTLE POSITION SENSORS CAN WEAR OUT PREMATURELY CAUSING AN INTERRUPTION OF THE SENSOR SIGNAL AND ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT.

What the dealer will do

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.

107,040 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 1991149 · manufacturer campaign 91S41

6 November 1991

Transport Canada lists: Aerostar 1989–1991 · Bronco 1990 · Explorer 1991 · Ranger 1990–1991

What is wrong

THE PARK MECHANISM OF THE A4LD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. IF PARKED ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AS IF IN NEUTRAL IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT SET. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR PERSONAL INJURY.

What the dealer will do

OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF CONDITION AND ADVISED TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE EACH TIME THEY PARK THEIR VEHICLE. OWNERS WILL ALSO BE ADVISED WHEN DEALERS RECEIVE PARTS AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION BY FORD.

73,771 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 1990123 · manufacturer campaign 90S12

13 August 1990

Transport Canada lists: Aerostar 1989–1990

What is wrong

NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH QUAD CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS. THE LATCH RETAINING THE SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SEAT ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE UNDER SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT CONDITIONS. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE SEAT TO PIVOT FORWARD AND COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

What the dealer will do

LATCH PAWL ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE OF A REVISED DESIGN.

1,357 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 1989173 · manufacturer campaign 89S77

13 December 1989

Transport Canada lists: Aerostar 1990

What is wrong

AN INABILITY TO MAINTAIN PRESSURE IN THE SECONDARY SYSTEM OF THE MASTER CYLINDER AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 4 DEGREES CELSIUS RESULTS IN INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND A REDUCTION OF BRAKE PERFORMANCE. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

What the dealer will do

A NEW DESIGN LEVEL MASTER CYLINDER INCORPORATING A REDESIGNED SEAL WILL BE INSTALLED.

4,575 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 1990 Ford Aerostar have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 1990 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.