Vehicle description: medium duty tandem rear axle trucks with abs. These vehicles fail to comply with fmvss no. 121, "Air brake systems." The air brake system was plumbed so that complete air reservoir isolation was not provided. Some vehicles were built...
1991-1998 · 6 model years
Ford Aeromax Problems by year
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the Ford Aeromax across 6 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 1997 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3), while 1995 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the steering.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Aeromax complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Aeromax problems
Ford Aeromax recalls 3
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with optional wabco air dryer. The air brake system was plumbed so that the systems did not provide air reservoir isolation. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "Air brake systems."
The air brake system was manufactured having air brake pressure release times of approximately 1.5 Seconds. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "Air brake systems."
Latest Aeromax complaints
Dt*: the contact stated the driver seat turned slightly to the left. After driving long distances, slightly altered visibility through the windshield was observed resulting in minor back pain. The vehicle was not taken .
The abs light was a recall so I took my van into hartzheim dodge-hayward 25601 mission blvd hayward ca 94544 they didn't charge me anything this time , so they supposedly fixed it but I ended up having to take it back on january 30,2005 due to the abs light coming back on and they told me I have to fix my brakes for the abs light to work like it's suppose to, so of course I told them to fix it and this time I had to pay 753.97. Then I ended up taking my car back 5 months later due to the abs light coming on again,...
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my van was running fine before me taking it back this time. They then called me up and said I could pick up my van cause now it was my wires in my van is messed up and it needed to be fixed or the abs light wouldn't work right so I again told them to fix the wiring and I then had to pay 480.00 For them to fix it, I live on disability and can't afford this but at the same time I need my van to get to my doctors. I went to go pick up my van up and noticed they broke my switch on my van that locks the door and also while driving home my van kept dying out on me and the abs light is still on so I called 7 on my side and they told me not to take it back to the haward no more and to take it to the fremont place. So I took it to the fremont dodge and they told that it will cost me to much money to fix it due to all the recalls it has had and to just junk it, I cried cause my car was running fine until I took it to the hayward dodge....*Jb
While placing the key inside of the ignition switch the vehicle would start, but the radio would not come on its own ,and the door would not open. Driver took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the by pass relay switch needed to be replaced. *Ak
Driver lost steering control resulting in accident, because lower shaft fell out of u -joint from bolt failure. *Et
Clearance light fell off twice onto windshield. Nlm
When putting the key into the ignition, key won't turn and the vehicle won't start up due to a shortage within the electrical system, and the dealer can't determine the cause.
Questions about the Ford Aeromax
Which Ford Aeromax years have the most problems?
Which Ford Aeromax years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Ford Aeromax problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (5), steering (2), transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Ford Aeromax have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Ford Aeromax model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data