Ford Aerostar Van

19861997 · 32 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
18
Best
24

The Ford Aerostar Van has been tested by the EPA across 32 different configurations spanning model years 1986 through 1997. Over this period, the Aerostar Van has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 18 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1997
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
1996
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1994
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1993
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
1992
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750152016MPG
1991
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
1991
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
1991
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1990
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152118MPG
1990
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
1990
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1989
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
1989
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
1988
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1988
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1987
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1987
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500232624MPG
1987
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162219MPG
1987
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
1986
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150182219MPG
1986
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500232624MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1986
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
1986
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG

Historical Efficiency

1997
17
1996
18
1995
18
1994
19
1993
19
1992
20
1991
19
1990
18
1989
18
1988
18
1987
24
1986
24

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Aerostar Van) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Ford Aerostar Van. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Ford Ford Aerostar grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
66
Total Deaths
49

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
18.2%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
7.6%
DUI Involved
13.6%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

76%
Front
10%
Side
14%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2022
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2021
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2020
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
1.25
2019
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.20
2018
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2017
Fatal Crashes12
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
1.08
2016
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.88
2015
Fatal Crashes14
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2014
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.56

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

1997
1
1996
2
1995
2
1994
1
1992
4
1990
1
1989
3
1988
2
1987
1
1986
9
Critical
Moderate
Advisory