There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Ford Aerostar, but owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Ford Aerostar problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Equipment › Electrical — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 1
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil Springs — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,005 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Ford Aerostar complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Suspension · at 75,857 miles · reported Aug 22, 2005
Coil spring on drivers side broke and was sitting on tire, dealership towed van and charged me $415 plus tax, the van is a little over 850 miles over its extended warranty. I was told that this was not a safety issue and no recall for the year 2000. I was fortunate that the spring broke in my drive and not going down the the expressway at 70 miles an hour, or when my daughter, whom just recieved her drivers permit was driving. I would also like to mention that I had my van in for service on 7/01/05 for noises in the front end and vibrations while driving. Dealer replaced sway bar, and balanced…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Nov 3, 2004
Consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. The brakes had less braking power. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that brakes pads and rotors needed to be replaced.
Air Bags · at 60,005 miles · reported Jan 15, 2004
Accelerator stuck, car continued to throttle even after brake was heavily applied. Upon front impact into tree and rollover to driver's side, no air bags deployed. Car was totalled out due to crash damage - no attempt to repair.
Tires · at 20,321 miles · reported Jan 15, 2004
4r100 transmission had problems since 33602 miles hard shifting into 3-4 and was told every thing was normal.started to have more problems at 83521 and was told drive it and see if it gets worse at 85953 took it to ford and left it and they said I need a trans. But ford charged me $437.27 . I was told I got more out of the trans than most get. This trans has a 90% premature failure.ford refuses to help in any way to replace the trans.
Power Train · reported Oct 24, 2001
This was second time that vehicle took off forward while shift lever was in reverse. Once vehicle took off, consumer lost control and went through some bushes, and almost went into a building. Consumer felt someone could have been killed.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Ford Aerostar have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Ford Aerostar as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Ford Aerostar?
Owners report power train problems most often (2 reports), followed by wheels (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,005 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.