Component Record

Ford Aerostar 1987 Electrical System Problems

39 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 1987 Ford Aerostar - 34% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage39 complaints

39 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

88V091000Reported June 6, 1988 - 60,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 1988. The campaign covers an estimated 60,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine23 Seat Belts18 Power Train15 Vehicle Speed Control7 Fuel and Propulsion System7 Vehicle Structure5

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.