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Ford Aerostar — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Ford Aerostar model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
16
Best Years
2000, 1999, 1998, 1985

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Ford Aerostar Years Should You Avoid?

The Ford Aerostar shows relatively consistent reliability across model years, with no single year standing out as significantly worse than others.

If you're shopping for a used Ford Aerostar, consider the 2000, 1999, 1998, 1985 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

16 model years analyzed