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#54 of 520 swen1 by swen1 Apr 23, 1999 (6:50 pm)
Was just wondering If someonr knewe any thing about problems or prices for a Ford Aroe star. Im thinking on buying a Ford Areo Star 93 that has gone 60000miles and is an extended modell that is packed with every thing! Does any one have any prices?    Thanks,       Sven
#55 of 520 Swen1 by KarenS HOST Apr 26, 1999 (3:34 pm)
Have you checked out Edmund's info for this model? Here's a link: 1993 Ford Aerostar 2 Dr XL Passenger Van Extended You'll have to add in all the accessories to get a close estimation of the price. Hope this helps! KarenS/Vans host
#56 of 520 tominghram by tominghram May 23, 1999 (7:37 pm)
looking for info on 1996 ford windstar or aerostar recall relative to problem under the dashboard. supposedly requires removal of dashboard to correct an electrical problem. anyone with info please advise.
#57 of 520 KarenS by KarenS HOST May 24, 1999 (4:00 pm)
tominghram, Check out this site for information on recalls. http://www.edmunds.com/edweb/recalls.html Hope this helps! KarenS/Vans host
#58 of 520 tropsgal by tropsgal Jun 04, 1999 (5:01 am)
I currently have a 94 Aerostar electric 4 wheel drive, we are the origional owner. We now have 38,000 miles (we don't go far on this island), and we are beginning to see problems. This christmas i replaced the CV Boots, 1 recall part, one part under warranty (something to do with the clock timer in the air bag, an expensive part, and one that is covered for 35,000 or 4 years i beleive). I have kept the oil changed, and the alignment and breaks all in check, but have noticed a whining when i back up, and a squeaky sound when I break. I thought it was gone when I had the tires replaced and breaks done, but soon after getting it back, it started back up. The air conditioner doesn't always want to turn on. I'm worried about resale value, and want to get out of this, especially after reading your stories here, and having 2 friends with similar problems. What would be a good van to look at, with low maitenance. I am considering the Chevy venture, or the odessy. thanks Kim
#59 of 520 kellidra by kellidra Jun 07, 1999 (5:48 am)
We just traded in our 89 Aerostar XLT, which had 112,000 miles on it, and bought a 96 Windstar LX. We bought the Aerostar on a whim two years ago, and got a great deal on it--we were even able to pay cash for it. But then we discovered that the air conditioning was a mess. In April 98, we had it repaired for about $600. It worked all that summer, but this year when we needed to start using it, all we got was hot air. The shop that repaired it last year said it needed a new compressor at $700. We took it to another mechanic for a second opinion, and they told us that the compressor was not the only problem--it had so many leaks that it would cost at least $1800 to repair it. Add to that a bad fuel pump, and we would have had at least $2300 worth of repairs to pay for. The technician said it probably wasn't worth it; he thought we should trade it in and get something else. Earlier this year, we had already replaced the transmission and the power steering. The mechanic said that once it started having so many problems, it would probably keep having them. So, we started shopping around for a new van. At first we looked at Grand Caravans and Grand Voyagers--they are comfortable that we fell in love with them. Then we started hearing about transmission problems (friends of ours with a Voyager have gone through 3 transmissions in 3 years). Finally, we discovered the safety ratings on the Chrysler vans weren't as high as dealers had told us. Since we have a toddler and a new baby on the way, we decided we should go with the safer Windstar (our mechanic says they rarely see Windstars with expensive problems in his shop, and also that the maintenance costs on the Windstar tend to be lower). We are very happy with our new purchase--a 96 Windstar with only 28,000 miles on it. We got a great deal, too--without even haggling, we got the dealer down to within $200 of our original offer. Each time he tried to get us to go up on our price, we said, "This is what we can pay." He also tried to convince us to get a different, less expensive (and less nice) Windstar. We said, "We want this one, and if we can't get it here, we'll find something comparable elsewhere." Finally he lowered his price and increased his offer on our trade-in to $2000. We drove home very happy in our beautiful, air- conditioned Windstar!
#60 of 520 robinson2 by robinson2 Jun 09, 1999 (1:33 am)
Hi, I own a '92 Aerostar XL with electronic 4WD. It's got 99,500 miles on it and it just keeps going. It was our first experience with a minivan (if you can call all that room mini!) and we've virtually been problem free. It now needs new rollers for the slider door, but with 3 growing boys what can you expect? We are just now thinking of selling it and going to another 4WD van, obviously not a Ford, they don't make one! We are considering a Chevy/GMC Astro/Safari. The mileage per gallon isn't as good, we get about 20-22 with the Aerostar, but we're ready for something new(er). We're asking $5000 if anyone is interested...sticker value is $6200. Thanks Edmunds by the way, your sticker is in my window!
#61 of 520 My Aerostar saga by jruszler Jun 29, 1999 (7:03 am)
Bought my XLT xten'd body 4.0L new in 90. Now have 95K on it. For drivability, space and comfort it has been xcelnt. For reliability - the pitts. About 12 days and 12 miles after the 1 yr warranty expired it started dripping oil. Ok, no big thing. I can live with that. (I've restored numerous Triumph TR3's) 2nd year the A/C gave out. I live in SF Ca. where it rarely gets over 70 degF so I can do without that too. Not worth $1800 to replace broken compressor and clean metal shavings out of the system. Yr 3 the rear ABS and brake lights flash off and on (mostly on) and ABS seems to have failed. Good riddance! I hated the ABS system. Can't control vehicle at all on packed snow on a steep downgrade at any speed until the ABS quit. Solution to flashing light was simple - remove bulb from dash! For a while now things are OK until 60K when engine gets hot in stop and go traffic for no reason. nurse it to a gas station, cool radiator with hose (engine running)to safely open radiator cap and add water. No more trouble except coolant seems to be a little low every 2-3 months. At 70K kitty litter consumption in driveway is starting to get excessive. We're starting to have to wear gas masks when first starting vehicle as oil that has dripped on exhaust pipe burns off. 75K - engine develops bad misfire. New plugs and wires fix that. Only took 12 hrs to install them. (12 min on a TR3) At 80K we're planning trip to Disneyland and decide it's time to to have local Ford dealer reseal engine and do all the nice things that can be done when engine is out of van. Also requested they check for coolant leak problem. They suggest replacing plugs and wires for $125 which I decline as they are practically new. They find leaking radiator and freeze plugs which are replaced along with all new coolant hoses and clamps. Total bill $2900. I do brakes and tie rod ends myself (normal wear items, no big thing) Now we're ready to enjoy another 50-60K of trouble free miles. NOT! The engine begins miss-firing again at Disneyland but makes it 600 miles home. This time having learned the proper contortions and tools it only takes 4 hours to replace plugs and wires. Also, coolant leak hasn't been fixed. Dealer checks and says new radiator is bad and replaces. Next week coolant is still leaking. Dealer pressure tests again and can't find a problem. Says it might be head gasket or cracked head. Great! they could have checked for and fixed that while engine was out. Instead they sell me a radiator when original was probably fine. Oh well, engine runs fine and I can add a little coolant now and then. 88k we're headed to Seattle for Xmas. Get 300mi north to Redding and Van coasts to a stop with no power to drive wheels. Engine revs ok but no power in any gear (automatic). Once stopped, engine won't start. 1 week plus rental car & 650 gets new flexplate (flywheel) which has failed from fatigue (over flexing) Redding Ford Dealer says he's never seen it before and has no explanation for cause. While waiting we walk over to honda dealer next door to look at Accords. Salesman shows us brochure of new Odesseys and raves about them but has none to show or sell. This is first we hear of the new Qdessey. A week after returning home, heater fan quits. $125 for new part. next day JCWhitney catalog comes (I thought I was finally off their mailing list) They list fan for $40. Oh well, I saved 5 years of weekly catalogs by not ordering from them. 91K and it's Easter Vacation. We decide to take kids to Grand Canyon before it gets too hot - still haven't fixed A/C. Van is running great. Decide to travel via Nevada and avoid high Calif gas prices. Get caught in snow storms at Lake Tahoe and in Tonnopah. But van handles great without ABS! Stopover in Vegas. Return to van in 5 story garage after watching Pirate show. Van won't start. AAA tows it to Pep Boys to replace starter. New starter jams so Pep Boys take a closer look. Flex plate is cracked again! They can find no cause either. We drove the van straight home before new plate breaks and put our name on the waiting list of every local dealer for a new Odessey. The Redding Ford dealer and Ford District service refuse to honor their 12 month service waranty (Pep Boys did same job for half the price). Van is now losing a quart of water every 2-3 days but runs great otherwise. Bought used 88 Accord with 107k fully loaded and everything works. (even the A/C!) This was to be interrim transportation until new Odessey is available. That was 3 wks ago. Tomorrow we pick up our new Odessey EX! The wait was only 2 months. The Aerostar I'll give to charity for the tax writeoff. I'll never do business with Ford again. The Accord I expect to sell for a profit. For all you suckers that buy WindStars, I truly feel sorry. Ok, I have to pay for $5000 in dealer installed options above the MSRP to get it but it's worth the price. Leather Interior, full floor carpeted mats, 6-CD changer, Towbar and Xmssn cooler, security system, roof rack crossbars, misc trim and leather steering wheel cover etc, etc. All stuf I wanted but wouldn't splurge for if they didn't make me!
#62 of 520 Another Aerostar Saga by muzquite Jul 05, 1999 (2:29 pm)
jruszler...Good Luck with the Odyssey! No offense, but I had to chuckle over your "Aerostar saga"...I was just glad to see that someone else has some of my luck! Since we live in Tx, we had to do the AC...2 yrs in a row. After nearly $2100 and an infinite number of trips to shop, we managed to get almost $400 back and finally have an AC that works. First time it was the compressor and condenser and the afternoon we drove it home (after writing a $1300 check) it quit. Seems they couldn't get all those shavings out.... One year and 6 days later the compressor went out again and through perseverance and an attitude we got them to honor the 1 yr warranty. I've also done the fan motor, the radiator and heater hoses that are gold-plated (evidently!), fan, the front end work...etc. I have enjoyed driving the van, but am disappointed in the repair costs and reliability. By the way, ours is a '91 w/88,000 miles; we bought it used from an individual who was flawless with maintenance and records, but that didn't seem to help! Unfortunately, I'll never own another. Not sure what we want now, but reliability will play a BIG part in the decision.
#63 of 520 lucky by carsrus Jul 08, 1999 (2:26 am)
That was quite a bad luck story. You deserve an award for sticking with any vehicle that long with ongoing problems. My experience has been just the opposite. 1993 extended, rear wheel drive, 4.0L engine. The first 75K miles were business, I purchased it for personal use after the lease was up. Currently it has 117,000 miles with no major problems. Had a front brake job at about 90K, flex pipe on the exhaust ($100) about the same time. Still on the original plugs, battery and belts and hoses. I did change the trans fluid every 40K. I tow a 18ft. boat in the summer and two snowmobiles in the winter. I broke the plastic driver's door handle once while forcing it open after an ice/snow storm and the rear hatch mechanism rusted out and had to be replaced. I've been very pleased with the Aerostar and apparently very lucky as well. I have noticed that it is running hotter this summer while towing with the air running than it did last summer. I recently had the cooling system flushed and filled, hopefully that will cure that potential problem.

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