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I have had two Areostars also, a 1988 and a 1991 that I just replaced with new 2001 e-150 Traveler. They all needed constant repair and upkeep, especially the brakes, the front end and both had leaks in the same place (behind drivers seat)I had to rebuild the engine in the 1991 and the A/C has been shot for a couple of years (a $1000 repair) The sliding door hardware always had to be repaired or replaced in both as well. Basically they aren't much good past 100K without a lot of work. On the positive side, they are comfortable and have lots of room that you can't find in their mini van replacements available today (hence the E-150). The transmissions have been excellent in both. I have about 165K on my 1991 and will use it as a beater around town until the wheels fall off. They neither were very reliable past 100K.
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I own a '93 Aerostar XL Plus w/ 4.0L. I bought it from a rental agency with 97,000 mis. in September of '97. I now have 137,000 mis on the vehicle. Although maintenance seems to be expensive, it is only relative to why we bought the vehicle. It has done exactly what we intended it for (haul a family of six and double as a work vehicle if my full size van breaks down; good traction in winter w/ AWD). We just had the van serviced w/ new serp belt and front brakes, oil change, etc. We then drove 800 miles over the Colorado mountains with no problems. I can't say enough about the 4.0L engine for powering through the passes. We averaged 20 mis to the gallon. I can see most everybody on this discussion board is bummed w/ AC. Mine is shot too. I think the brakes are a little weak also. My questions: A short time after I got the van I wanted to deal with the surging problem at idle. I ended up replacing the oxygen sensor, intake manifold gasket, and got new plugs and wires. Amazingly I got 29mpg shortly after this tune up (no my calculations were not off, I have a science degree). Anybody else record this kind of mileage? I was informed by Ford about 20,000 miles later that my intake manifold gasket was leaking again. Are there any Ford service write ups about the intake manifold that they are not telling us about? Anyway my rpm surging at idle has returned and the check engine light comes on at strange times (only high speed on the highway). Anyway I bought the van for about $7,500.00 when they were selling locally between $10-11K. Now the resale value on the TMV page is down to about $1800.00. That's hardly justice to this vehicle. I am seriously considering keeping it now. Maybe like VW's bug they will be forced to bring this one back.
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| I do not have one but my sister-in-laws has one. It has been in garage in their house for over a year. The best use he has had for it was to use it to lock up the Christmas presents. | |
| After 207,000 faithful miles, my '91 XL E-4WD popped its rear transfer case seal. Looks to need some transfer case work, in addition to replacement of engine gaskets, which have been leaking. Anyone want it? | |
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94 XL, 3.0 V6, 48K, bought new and made the last week the 94's were made in Aug. May be a winner due to this fact as all 94 bugs were fixed?. Never garaged. Sticky elec. passenger window button first year or so and corrected itself. Bad connection on TSU lead cap and soldered it and temp gauge works great. 24+ MPH with CC on long freeway trip. Use severe maint. schedule. Tires will go to 60K?. Have done nothing to it other then the book maint. instructions. Being tall, older, and with arthritis, I can drive on CC all day and not have any discomfort. Love the room to haul anything I have ever wanted to haul on a trip or a new washer, 4x8 sheet of plywood, etc. Wife hates to drive it. Will probably keep it and fixed it and paint if necessary until the end of my driving days. Happy owner. |
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Have a 93 extended XLT. 125000 miles and the 4.0 engine. Love it but wife won't drive it. I use it for everything. It's my pickup with a roof. Glad to see someone else get good gas mileage. Couldn't get anyone to believe me when I told them I was getting 22 mpg at 80 mph. Wish they still made them. definitely a veheicle for tall people. Only vehicle that long trips didn't tire me out. |
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We are looking at a 93 Aerostar and a 94 Voyager. Seems the Aerostar is liked over the Voyager. This is a former RCMP vehicle, well maintained with 150,000 km on it. Is there anything anyone can offer here about a 93 Aerostar? Thanks |
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| Air conditioning is the only problem I have had with mine. Had to replace the compressor. Cools well though when working properly. Other people I know had trouble with air also. Might want to check that out closely. | |
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| Thanks, will check that out. | |
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Does anyone know if I should be looking for something specific to go wrong with my sweet 94 Aerostar at 133k? Please e-mail me if you do! I want my daugther to drive it this fall so if anyone knows of a weak link - please let me know! --------------------------------------------------- These vans are tough, I have my 94 Aerostar with the standard 3.0 Liter V6, automatic transmission. She has 133,000 miles with all original parts. I have changed all the filters on a regular basis and plan on driving it til she drops. Too bad they don't make these girls anymore! Not bad fuel economy either for a baby V6 - plus, I have heard horror stories about Dodge and Plymouth Caravans where they self-destruct at 100,000 miles - transmission/engine issues. Lovin the beast in NH! |
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