Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Id Buy 10 if I could - 1996 Ford Aerostar
  By greg - December 29 - 5:43 pm

  We have 2 96 Aeros. One shortie, one cargo. Both are very reliable and run and handle great. No major problems in either one. We use them for our commute and business. Also have an 89 Eddie Bauer, very comfy. The Bauer is so well made and sturdy. A friend has several that are almost at 300K miles, and loves them. We rotate ours, and they all perform well. Will buy another one or two soon. They are inexpensive to buy, and are very reliable. They arent hot looking (the Bauer is nice, though), but they are a lot of vehicle for the money - and - they are paid for!

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  Aerotank - 1994 Ford Aerostar
  By Jason - December 24 - 3:41 pm

  Weve had this thing for 5 years. It has served us great. Weve gone from coast to coast with no major problems. All the kids fit with enough space to keep them from fighting. Take out the seats and it will haul ANYTHING. We did a complete move with just this van. It is built very solid. She took a hit from a deer last year and kept rolling with no serious damage. My wife seized the engine by letting it overheat and it fired right back up after it cooled off. Ive had a few odd-ball electrical problems, but this is normal for Ford. Other than that Ive only dealt with routine maintenance issues. The old girl has 210,000 miles now and still runs fine, and the AC is still cold.

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  BEST I EVER HAD! - 1997 Ford Aerostar
  By lynne - December 11 - 6:18 pm

  I was on a disability supplement when i got this used, with 135K and now with a 145K. I love it, will not let it go EVER! Comfortable! Gas miles are not that great on mine. But in snow it is a winner. Too bad not making anymore. They should, I would buy another in a heart beat. The only costly expense so far is the boots and CV joints recently went out, other than this, a marvelous vehicle. Worth all of the $3500.00 I paid for mine.

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  Crazy about this little van, its a beaut - 1994 Ford Aerostar
  By martha - November 22 - 12:52 am

  Got it for a steal , 9 hundred bucks, looks and runs brand new. Bought it at auction, it did have a knot on one tire...no biggie love love love it, it holds ALL my stuff.

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  Aerostar still going strong - 1996 Ford Aerostar
  By Aeroman1 - October 21 - 8:59 pm

  This van I consider to be one of the lowest maintenance & highest reliability vehicles that I have owned. I drove it 235000 kms on 1 set of plugs. It starts in temps from +30 to - 30 *c, I have had 9 passengers + full camping equipment & loaded 15 foot fiberglass boat & trailer on a 1000km round trip, the van never missed a beat! The v6 Vulcan engine is incredible, I think it will outlast my next vehicle too ( Ford Escape). It has achieved almost 40 kms/imperial gallon on a highway run. Look after this van & I reckon it will look after you. Smashing vehicle, if I could get a new one I would def buy one.

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  Trusty Aerosport - 1997 Ford Aerostar
  By Lizard - October 19 - 10:03 am

  Ford blew it...Windstar was a joke! Should have kept Aerostar. Cheap to buy (used)/insure/repair. Very good tow vehicle. I owned a 93 prior to this 97...both 4.0 litre, extended, rear wheel drive. My 97 was 1 of last ones ever built (June of 97). Exhaust flex pipes need replacing frequently.

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  Sorry I Bought This Van - 1995 Ford Aerostar
  By momof4 - October 3 - 12:52 am

  This vehicle has cost me over $1k every year in repairs since I purchased it. From a hydraulic arm on the hatch spontaneously breaking (and flying through the van, very dangerous) to numerous engine issues, I have to give this one up. I just sank another $980.00 into it less than a week before I drove it from WA to CA. We returned from our trip last Sunday with a burned out transmission. From what Ive seen and read about this car, you either get an excellent vehicle or a complete lemon. Guess which one I got?

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  1994 Aerostar - 1994 Ford Aerostar
  By Jeff - August 21 - 2:32 pm

  This has been an amazing work horse. The van now has 208,00 miles and going strong. I have had it serviced every 3,00 miles, but has had only one tune-up after 12 years of service. The vehicle is hard on brakes and starters. Now in its retirement years, its used primarily for trips to the hardware store. Compared with other vehicles I have owned, the Aerostar has been the most dependable of them all and the cheapest to purchase.

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  Surprised - 1994 Ford Aerostar
  By Surprised - July 19 - 10:46 pm

  Bought used in 2003 to use primarily as a roofings sales rep van. All of my gear and literature fit perfectly! Heavy driving - bought with 160K and just turned 292K - with only minor maintenance required. Very comfortable - Im 64" and 230 and was never uncomfortable during all of those miles. Van tends to soak up and hold the heat during the summer.

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  Great Van - 1994 Ford Aerostar
  By jack - June 26 - 9:42 pm

  The most comfortable driving vehicle Ive ever owned. 8 hours behind the wheel is very easy to do. Living in Wisconsin, the AWD has been very useful at times. The 4.0 liter is plenty of engine for this size van. I do think having to lubricate the front brakes every year is poor design. In the last 12 years I have enjoyed my Aerostar very much.