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#24 of 495 KAURELIO by KAURELIO Sep 01, 1998 (7:58 pm)
Glog, I believe Ford stopped producing Aerostars in 1997. I have recently seen some new Aerostars in my area (Atlanta), they must be leftovers. Kaurelio
#25 of 495 slimco by slimco Sep 22, 1998 (2:12 am)
while happy with comfort,ride and towing capability of my 1990 aerostar XL, the transmission is giving me a pain. It was done at 105,000 km and now needs to be done again at 157,000 km. What is the problem? Can anyone help me.............
#26 of 495 birkiebob by birkiebob Sep 22, 1998 (10:50 pm)
Just some comments to those trying to figure out what to do since Ford stopped making the Aerostar. See my other comments back at post #13, then see my posts at TOPIC #2 (Windstar). After a great deal of debate, I made the decision to go with the Windstar, and am glad I did. You may still find a decently equiped '98 on a dealer lot but act quickly if you intend to buy. I fully intend to use the Windstar as roughly as I did my Aerostar and expect the same reliability. Best of luck whatever you do.
#27 of 495 daveha by daveha Oct 25, 1998 (8:29 am)
I'm a pre-owner of Areostar van, I give all of you a best advice about this van GET RID OF IT ASAP. First I bought it at Wondries Ford in Alhambra, California, then the dealer never disclosed to me the spare tire is not the original one so it won't fit to any tire of the van until I tried to replace the flat tire. I brought this issue to the dealer the answer is my van is out of warranty so I have paid for the new spare tire. WHAT A LOUSY ANSWER. Secondary problem are all the screws came loose from interior of the van then I can't figure out where them came from. Don't mention the air condition unit, I recharge the freon every summer and that only last couple months. Now I swear I won't buy any FORD products anymore. Compare w/ my wife Toyota Camry that is a perfect masterpiece even after 4 years w/ 80000 miles on it still running smooth like silk. A victim of FORD Areostar.
#28 of 495 daveholt by daveholt Nov 07, 1998 (3:50 am)
We are now looking to replace our 1990 Aerostar w 127000 miles. It's rusting very badly and the brakes are going (again) and the tranny is finally letting us know that it's getting tired. We LOVE the way it cruises and will miss it, I'm certain. We're looking at the Astro now and are somewhat apprehensive about the lack of foot room for the front seat occupants. We've been scared away from the Windstars. From what I've read on this site, I guess we were pretty fortunate with the lack of major repairs needed on our car.
#29 of 495 Harold by Mustang10 Dec 21, 1998 (4:01 am)
Not to mention the Aerostar platform was introduced in 1986 and has changed harldy at all. I surly do not want to drive a thirteen year old style around. If you buy a ford, make it Windstar. The 1999 model that is.
#30 of 495 evans5473 by evans5473 Jan 01, 1999 (5:42 am)
I have a 1989 Aerostar with approx 110,000 miles. Its had its share of AC and Power window problems over the years, but even after buying a 98 Expedition, I couldn't let the Aerostar go. Its go so much room for hauling stuff around that you wouldn't want to put in a new $30,000 truck! PLEASE NOTE THAT FORD HAS RECENTLY RECALLED THIS VAN FOR REPLACEMENT OF LEAKING FUEL TANKS. I paid $400 to have the fuel tank replaced 3 years ago. Luckily, I kept the receipt! 3.0L V-6 engine and transmission have been flawless over the past 10 years though, and it still runs great.
#31 of 495 bob112 by bob112 Jan 06, 1999 (6:21 pm)
To all potential Aerostar buyers....I had been looking for a van to replace my full size Chevy Blazer for the past 2 years. No one has done more research than me. I looked at all vans and for my needs narrowed it down to three; the Astro, Aerostar and Grand Voyager. All are great vans. I went with the Aerostar and am very very pleased. Of all three vehicles the Aerostar was priced the lowest yet had all the same options plus the most room. I knew I wanted a second vehicle to drive into the ground so resale value was not a factor (important to some...on a used vehicle I have no idea why). On the average I found the Aerostar is priced $2,000 to $3,0000 less than the other 2. I also consulted more than one Ford mechanic and asked about maintenance. I was told on more than one occasion that the 3.0 and 4.0 motor in the Aerostar was more reliable than the Windstar motor and that it was not uncommon to see these vehicles with over 200,000 miles. I bought a 95 XLT with 57,000 miles in showroom condition for under $10,000. I did not want AWD as I know there are too many maintenance costs that goes with "ANY" 4WD or AWD and does not justify the 2 or 3 times I use it (in New England weather) per year. The only criticism I have is that the 3.0 seems to lack a little omph starting off up hill but more than makes up for itself in gas miliage. I am very pleased so far.
#32 of 495 KMAN5 by KMAN5 Jan 08, 1999 (5:50 am)
BOB112. WE HAVE A 89 AEROSTAR WITH 137000 MILES STILL RUN GREAT. BUT DOSE BURN A LITTLE OIL HAS FOR ALONG TIME.I WAS LOOKING TO MOVE TO A NEWER ONE. WE FOUND A FEW 97S WE LIKED BUT WE ENDED UP GOIND FOR A 99 HONDA ODESSEY.ITS BEEN GREAT.WHY I WAS LOOKING AT THE AEROSTAR THE FORD MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE FELT A 3.0 WOULD BE MORE RELIABLE SO I THINK YOU WILL BE HAPPER WITH YOUR 3.0. GOOD LUCK
#33 of 495 KAURELIO by KAURELIO Jan 18, 1999 (5:20 pm)
I have an '89 Aerostar extended length with the 3.0 V6 and 170,000 miles. My wife and I are going to sell it and get a '99 Honda Odyssey. We have been happy with the Aerostar, but it's getting old. I smell antifreeze when we park, but it doesn't drip anywhere, I think a gasket must be going. The power windows haven't worked in over a year and we have had some a/c problems in the past. I just replaced the alternator. I have had to replace the power steering and water pumps (one time each). Other than that it has been normal maintenance (brakes, tires, oil, hoses, belts). I did want to replace my '86 Mustang first (4 cyl - boring), but it has only 68,000 original miles (bought it from a little old lady... really). Kaurelio

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