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jboater by jboater
Jan 20, 1998 (9:45 pm)
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To Suzyq:


If a full size van is a consideration, please read my post in topic #26. My '97 Ford/Coachmen now has 1100 miles on it and my opinion remains unchanged.
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geh--1992 aerostar by geh
Feb 12, 1998 (7:15 pm)
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I am looking at a '92 Aerostar Eddie Bauer extended van. It has 154,000 miles. owner says
never any major problems. He has changed the refridgerant over to new type. It has lots of room, with the two captain chairs in rear and bench seat way back. Also has LED dashboard.
I have been seeing on TSB a/c, tran, brake promlems. Are these isolated cases?
Anybody have any advice for this peticular year.
He is asking $5500.00
Thanks for your help..
Grant
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goon by goon
Feb 13, 1998 (7:34 am)
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I bought a 91 Aerostar awd. The van has been quite reliable. It now has 90000 miles on it and still looks brand new. I have replaced the water pump 2 times in a year. It has the towing package and 4.0 liter motor. I have worried about the tranny eventually going, but I understand that with awd they are a little more reliable.


After being in an Astro I would take the aerostar any day.
It has a nice ride and feel and isn't so tinny.


Anybody have any insight as to what repairs (major) I can anticipate with this vehicle in the near future?
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eel by eel
Mar 05, 1998 (4:03 pm)
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I have a 96 windstar. I am thinking of trading it for a new 97 aerostar,regular length with sport pkg. I want the rear wheel drive in order to tow a small rv. Is this a good van?
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raddad by raddad
May 14, 1998 (4:26 am)
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we really like the roomy aerostar, with electronic 4wd, but upon looking for one, used, the dealers say the 4wd isn't reliable and gets costly to repair. Am looking for any yr, xlt 4wd. can anyone tell us if they've experienced any trouble.
thanks
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Goldgary by Goldgary
May 30, 1998 (1:05 am)
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I just purchased a used 90 Aerostar with 102K, Eddie Bauer 4wd, ext length. A lot of normal stuff needed to be replaced mostly front end stuff. I found out it had trasmission worked on but I dont know to what extent. Not sure what other major promlems it has had..I like it so far. The kids like it too. How many people out there that has excessive miles on the clock? And what eles can I expect to go wrong with this van.
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isotope by isotope
May 30, 1998 (1:48 am)
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My 1989 Aerostar has 136,000 miles on it. I bought it used four years ago and have put over $3500 in repairs. If these haven't been worked on you can expect them to fail?


Repairs in past 12 months:


Air conditioning: Major Expensive Repair
Brakes: Entire system, including rotors,
         calipers and master cylinder ($1000).
Fuel Pump: Expensive repair.
Universal Joints: Inexpensive repair (Under $150)




Power Windows: not yet repaired
Fuel Gauge: not yet repaired


The van seems to run just fine. I bought it at 65,000 miles, and have always changed the oil and filter every 3000 miles.


I have a question for anyone else out there. How many miles can I expect to get on the 3.0 engine?
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isotope by isotope
May 30, 1998 (1:55 am)
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Oh, I forgot:


About 18 months ago I had to replace the power steering. That was expensive too.


But I agree with what others have said. I really like my Aerostar and all the room it has. I can fit two full-size bikes upright in the back of my extended van. You can't do that with any other van. I wish they still made it.


good luck with your van. Just set aside about $100/month for repairs and you'll do fine.
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Goldgary by Goldgary
Jun 08, 1998 (2:17 am)
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I will keep you posted. I have the 4.0 V6 engine. Not sure if this is better or worse. I have had the ball joints and brakes done, drive axels, U-joints and stabelizer bar replaced, shockes also. Had it alinged. Still has a vibration, more noticeable at higher speed. Getting it checked out this week. How has the rust been on yours. The bottom half has all be redone. Touches of rust beginning to come up from underneath. I will wait till later to adress that.


What specifically on the A/C went?


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dean42 by dean42
Jun 12, 1998 (11:36 pm)
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I have a friend who has a '93 Aerostar that caused her to wreck when the cruise control engaged itself and accelerated through a stop sign (from a stop, could not brake it.) Has anyone else had or heard of this problem? She needs to know if Ford knows, also. Thanx.

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