Ford Aerostar Wagon

19861997 · 33 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
17
Best
22

The Ford Aerostar Wagon has been tested by the EPA across 33 different configurations spanning model years 1986 through 1997. Over this period, the Aerostar Wagon has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 22 MPG, with an overall average of 17 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
$3,500152217MPG
1997
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1996
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
1996
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1995
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152217MPG
1994
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152217MPG
1993
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1992
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750152016MPG
1991
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
1991
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1991
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750152016MPG
1990
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1990
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1990
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750152016MPG
1989
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1989
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
1988
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1988
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
1987
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850192421MPG
1987
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1987
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1986
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750152016MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1986
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1986
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG

Historical Efficiency

1997
17
1996
17
1995
18
1994
17
1993
17
1992
18
1991
18
1990
17
1989
17
1988
17
1987
21
1986
22

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Aerostar Wagon) 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 Wagon. 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