Ford Aerostar :: Rear ABS Light Came On Suddenly
I was driving home tonight, in a thunderstorm in the middle of WINTER, when all of a sudden my Rear ABS light pops on. Me thinks a wire might be needing fixing, but what if it is something more sinister??? Is there a way to pull codes for the Rear ABS light??
View 14 RepliesFord Aerostar :: 1997 - Dome Light Came On While Driving / 5 Seconds Later The Doors Locked
I have a 1997 Aerostar 4.0L 165k Miles Keyless entry
I am having strange electrical problems. This happens on an unpredictable basis but is getting more frequent (ie. use to be once every couple days and now is happening several times during my 24 mile drive to or from work).
After starting, the car door locks may automatically lock; however, a few seconds later they may lock again, and again.... This may happen 5-10 times in a row then it stops for 5 minutes or 2 days.
This week a new symptom showed up. The dome light came on while driving. It stayed on for a few seconds then went off. 5 seconds later the doors locked. This may or may not repeat. The light may stay on for 5 or 30 seconds always followed by the doors locking. It may repeat once or sever times in a row. I also noticed if I stepped on the brakes it turned off the dome light and then the doors locked but then it would likely start again. Turning on the headlights did not seem to have any effect.
Ford Excursion :: 2000 - Electrical Malfunctions - Dome Light Stays On - Battery Dead In Morning - OD Light Flashes?
i have a 2000 ex,6.8 4x4.every now and then the dome light stays on.theres also a problem where theres a buzzing sound coming under dash while driving and makes the dome light flicker.these are seprate problems.lol.when the buzzing sound is present ,it stops when i open the door,running or not.but starts up again when i close it,even happens occasionaly when ignition is off and no key in ignition.electrical problems are my worst night mare!!!!!!!! My battery is dead in the morning when this is happening .oh yea,and the o.d.light flashes occasionaly as well.im totally lost.
View 6 RepliesFord Aerostar :: 1992 - Transmission Slipping After Few Minutes Of Driving?
I have a 92' Areostar XL 3.0 2WD. When I first start it and put it in drive it takes a few minutes before it kicks in. After a few minutes of driving it doesn't have a really bad problem (only a few times has it slipped in lower gears.) I was told it could be a clogged transmission filter, old transmission fluid that is glummed up, or pull belts need to be tightened. I have the van up on jacks now and was getting ready to change the filter and fluid but I decided to get some advise first before I screw things up or do any unnecessary work.
View 14 RepliesFord Aerostar :: 1991 - Freeze Plug Leak While Driving
I developed a freeze plug leak while driving into town in my 1991 Aerostar with the 3.0 liter engine. Got to Schuck's (my destination) and bought some antifreeze, noted where the leak was and filled up the coolant system.
Drove a few miles to the mechanic's house. Coolant blowing out everywhere, obviously boiling off. Let it cool down while going over an estimate for repair. Topped it off one more time and went home. Have not moved it since.
There is sludge, almost like thick foam, that I suspect is what's left of coolant that has had the water mostly removed. It is the same color as the coolant - bright orange-ish green. Will a few flushes with fresh water clear this out of the system?
Ford Aerostar :: How To Replace Rear Coil Springs
Have been the owner of a 96 4.0 AWD for 10 yrs and if they still made this van I would get one in a heartbeat. Been doing a search on how to replace the rear coil springs with no luck... is there special tools or procedures involved?
View 8 RepliesFord Aerostar :: Rubber Falling Off Rear Spring
I noticed something hanging from the rear suspension / passenger side, and took a look.
two pieces of some rubber / neoprene-looking stuff were hanging, it seems they are part of some rubber spring "isolator" at the top of the spring??
is this "isolator" a replaceable part? I've been hearing a noise at the rear and now I know where it is coming from. Here's a picture of what fell off:
Ford Aerostar :: 1993 - Rear Latch Won't Release
My neighbor and son took it upon themselves to get the rear latch to catch... well they have done that..... .and then some. I have got the interior panel removed and the what i will call the latch plate assembly out of the way... I can see one Phillips head screw down in the hole ... but can get nothing to move ... this thing is rock solid on the latch bolt.... what can i do?
View 4 RepliesFord Aerostar :: 1986 - Noisy Rear End - Interchange
I have an '86 Aerostar with a noisy rear end. I've had it checked by both my mechanic, and a transmission shop, and they both say it's the differential, not the wheel bearings. The quote to rebuild is expensive, so I'm looking for a replacement. My question is: What years will interchange with my 2.3, 5-speed '86 Aerostar?
View 2 RepliesSonata NF (2006-10) :: Slight Vibration In Car When Driving In The Morning
I've noticed that when I am driving my car in the morning there is a slight vibration in the car, it feels like the rear, but it could be the whole car. After I drive it for a while this vibration goes away. The vibration never comes back again until the next morning, even when the car sits at work for 8 hours the vibration doesn't appear.
It's not a violent vibration, it's very subtle but it is noticeable. I'm thinking that most likely it is my struts and shocks, I know that they probably need to be replaced soon (with our shocks being crap).
I don't think my wheels are out of alignment as the car doesn't pull to any side at all and my brakes are also good and not sticking. The car has 86K on it. What is going on and if I should be more concerned than I am or is it just worn shocks and or struts?
Ford Aerostar :: Fuel Pump Humming Noise When Turn The Key On And While Driving
Is it normal in these vans to here the fuel pump humming? I hear it when I turn the key on and while I am driving. It never gets quiet.
View 3 RepliesFord Aerostar :: 1992 - Rear Control Arm / Bushings Have Worn Out
I have a '92 Aerostar XLT with a rear control arm problem. The bushings have worn out and the rear end floats side to side as much as 1 1/2 inches. Ford says one bushing comes in the arm ( no longer avail ), one is a press in (no longer available), and the other is like a strut bushing and is available but without the other 2 there is no point in replacing the one. How to fix this enormous problem???
View 10 RepliesFord Aerostar :: Replacement Plastic For Extended Rear Bumper?
Mine is all busted up. All I can find are covers for shorties.
View 6 RepliesGolf IV R32 :: Noise Coming From The Rear Of Car When Fire Up In The Morning
So i have recently started hearing a noise coming from the rear of my car when i start it in the morning. When i fire my car up and sit in it for 10 maybe 20 seconds it starts making like a clunk/chug/thud/pumping sound? i fear its a sign that my fuel pump is going bad? After about another 30 seconds or so it goes away. It only happens when i fire it up in the morning probably because it has been sitting there for so long, but it won't do it lets say when i get out of work 8 hours later.
And another thing is i was looking for solutions for all the other creaks and cabin noises and sunroof rattles but the link is broken and I'm going nuts chasing these noises with minimal success. My passengers door/area sometimes does not make a noise for a few days but sometimes it sounds like there is a million turkeys chasing gerbils around for weeks!!
There is a clunking sound coming from my passengers door (i have taken off the panel and looked for loose connections with no success everything looked good). My headliner/sunroof chatters.
Ford Aerostar :: 1995 - Passenger Side Rear Plug Rusting
I recently changed the plugs on my 95 Aerostar 4.0L. I noticed the last service person did not replace with proper plugs. The van was missing occasionally.
The passenger side rear plug was rusty. I noticed a small loss of anti-freeze during the past year also. Could this be a lower intake gasket? Have not noticed any anti-freeze in the oil nor any exterior engine leaks.
I recently drove it for 150 miles. Sometimes after start it would miss, other times not. Looking for the type of diagnostic to be done.
Ford Aerostar :: Small Rear End Collision Renders Door Jammed
My wife and I were rear ended over a year ago. Although the damage was mainly cosmetic to the bumper covering, it did cause a slight bend in the frame enough to prevent the rear door from opening. How to get this straightened enough to at least get the door to open and close.
My thoughts, the bend is not that severe it turns out, but I was thinking a torch at the point where the frame is bent and leverage pulling up on the bumper at each side.
Ford Aerostar :: 1994 - Connecting A Remote Start To Rear Defrost
I just bought a 94 Anniversary Edition that came with an aftermarket remote start. I upgraded the module so I could get better range and would like to connect the rear window defrost to it. I have the trunk release feature on the module and since it isn't in use figured I could use that function for the defrost. The module has a negative output. What wire in the defrost switch would I connect to and would I need a relay to convert the negative pulse to positive? The winters here get extremely cold.
View 3 RepliesTacoma :: Driver Seat Squeak During Driving / Dash Rattles In Morning
I going crazy over this mad squeak in the bottom and back portions of my driver's seat. Several squeaks happen during regular driving and cornering. I weigh 215, but come on!!
Also the dash rattles, especially in the morning. It's right on top, in the middle, above the controls. I can push down and make it stop. I figure, I gotta pull off the dash plates and look underneath, but I'll take easier alternatives.
Ford Aerostar :: 1997 - Rear AC Stopped Working / Blower Runs Fine
97 aerostar rear ac stopped working. Blower runs fine. Checked solenoid has power and clicks when plug pulled and refitted.
Liquid line is hot to solenoid and somewhat warm after the solenoid. Return line from evap is at room temp.
Front is 40f at register. Am I looking at bad solenoid or blocked orifice tube. Solenoid is nla. Orifice not so. Still on original evaps comp etc.