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1988 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

3

3 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.

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

Structure

Transport Canada recall 1991119 · manufacturer campaign 91S37

27 August 1991

Transport Canada lists: Aerostar 1987–1988

What is wrong

THE REAR LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE. IF A BALL STUD FRACTURES, THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION. BODILY INJURY COULD RESULT IF THE LIFTGATE DROPS WHILE SOMEONE IS UNDER IT.

What the dealer will do

BALL STUDS BUILT WITH HIGHER STRENGTH MATERIAL WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

13,298 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

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

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Common questions

Does the 1988 Ford Aerostar have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 1988 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.