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#84 of 520 Ping away by bennykenny Feb 18, 2000 (11:34 pm)
If you have the 3.0 L. V6 engine you might try adding a good quality fuel additive to clean the fuel system, valves and cylinders. Do it for two successive tankfuls, and add a can about every 5000 miles. My experience with the Ford 3.0 liters is that they will start to ping under moderate load unless you periodically add a HIGH QUALITY fuel system treatment, and follow the mfg. directions with the product. If engine is mechanically OK you should be able to go back to using regular gas after the treatments. Hope this helps.
#85 of 520 help by pbroekers Feb 21, 2000 (5:43 am)
We took our 89 Aerostar in for transmission job as it was intermittently not shifting into second. We would have to shift to neutral to clear. After spending $1300 for a rebuilt transmission by a reputable mechanic, we still have the same problem. Mechanic has had it for 4 weeks now, supposedly going thru trans with fine tooth comb. Last guess was copper shavings in the governor area. Anything this mechanic might not be aware of that would put an end to transmission problem?
#86 of 520 Bragging Rights by tsc1 Feb 22, 2000 (9:07 pm)
In 93 I purchased a new 92 Aerostar AWD Ext XLT. At that time I lived in Fairbanks Alaska. The Vans first two winter it saw temps at 30 to 60 below zero for months on end. It never let me down it would fire up first crank at 50 below, but I hated the sound it made so I installed a block, oil & transmission pan heaters and battery blanket. I also pull a camper and always have five passengers. This vans been a work horse. I currently have 99994 miles on it. My repairs; power steering hose (twice), battery and brakes (twice) haven't even did a tune up. At 75K I had two rust threw spots on the driver side rear quarter panel (upstate NY loves salt). Rust threw warranty was 10yrs 100k, so Ford picked up that repair. I have always been faithful with my scheduled maintenance oil every 3-4k all other fluids 40k. When I was in Alaska I would have at least three pieces of interior molding crack during the winter, which were repaced under warranty. I guess NY winters are not so bad because the problem disappeared when I moved here. The cruise control stuck on once at 60mph, that was weird, but it was 63 below that day, couldn't find a problem and it never did it again. My complaints--I installed Lund Fiberglass Running boards they look sharp but they just can't take any abuse to delicate for my liking, I've did fiberglass work and repainted them three times. I'll never do it again. The front seat belts stopped retracting this winter so I'll replace them. It drives me nuts when they get shut in the doors. All in all its been a great Van, I'm hoping for another 100k.
#87 of 520 93 Aerostar, no heat by antone Feb 27, 2000 (3:41 pm)
No heat in the bottom registers? Floor registers open electrically, heat may be there but vents may not be opening. Try this, with the "Temperature" control full on,(turned all the way to the right, and the "Fan" control to "Vent" and with the Fan's "Speed" control at 1 or above, see if you get heat from the dashboard registers. If you do, then bottom registers may not be opening. If you don't get warm or hot air at the dashboard registers AFTER WARMUP, then a good mechanic needs to check everything inline from the heater core on back. Good Luck
#88 of 520 96 Aerostar 3.0 ltr by clwestx Feb 28, 2000 (4:00 am)
I have driven the 4 liter in the past, just bought this 3.0; has noise under load (take-off, low gear)like pistons knocking, but goes away in Overdrive; lots of lifter clattering at high rpm. Is this typical of 3.0's?
#89 of 520 AeroDoug by dmcleod2 Mar 01, 2000 (5:24 pm)
I'm new to the internet and have found Edmunds to be the best thing since sliced bread. My problem is with a recently purchased 1990 Aerostar. An obnoxious thumping occurs periodically. It seems to be coming from the frontend. It thumps faster at higher speed and slows as the vehicle slows. It usually stops as I apply the breaks but resumes as soon as I let off the breaks. The previous owner mentioned the problem and said it happened too seldom for him to worry about. He also mentioned that his mechanic looked it over and didn't see any obvious problems related. To avoid costly hit and miss repair attempts I'm wondering if anyone has handled this exact problem. I would really like to keep the van. Is this repair bill gonna change my mind.
#90 of 520 Must Be Lucky! by hadestoupee Mar 03, 2000 (11:53 am)
Spent about 2 hrs reading all these messages. Bought an 89 Aero with 38K miles, now has 118K. Besides normal maintenance have replaced throttle position sensor, steering rack and hose, blower motor, and both power window plastic drive gear mechanisms. I believe most power window problems I have read about here are the plastic gears that mess with the drive motor gear. Because of the way they are made, they get sloppy and bind up, then the window won't go up and down. They are easy to replace and cost ~$30 each. Have had to replace both of mine. Takes about 4 hours each. A Ford Service manual tells you everything you need to know. Been having a transmission problem, feels like running over warning strips on the highway. Let off the gas and it quits, intermittent. Anybody else experiencing that? Have also read a few people having shimmy in the front end. Have found that this truck is very sensitive to wheel balancing. All of my shimmy problems have been corrected by front wheel rebalancing and telling the shop that I will know if they don't do it right, so tell them to do it right the first time. I think sometimes tire mechanics get in a hurry and get a little sloppy.
#91 of 520 94 Aerostar XLT 4.0L by fordaerostar94 Mar 05, 2000 (4:11 pm)
I was recently purchased a 94 aerostar xlt with 96,000 miles. I can't find a tag with what kind of oil it takes. Can anyone tell me what kind and weight of oil to use???
#92 of 520 should I do it again? by mickymike Mar 09, 2000 (6:17 am)
I've owned a 90 aerostar since new.133000 miles Rebuilt the tranny at 120000. General repairs. Who needs things like a functional fuel gauge,air conditioning,a heater that disperses hot? air where you want it or a radio that plays through more than one speaker anyway? After having said all that, I must say it has been the absolute finest utility vehicle I've ever owned! Now for the $64000 question. I have an opportunity to pick up a 94 Aerostar xl ext with a 4.0L with 49000 mi. My 90 has the 3.0L. My concern is with gas prices bouncing around $1.50 a gal. how much of a difference will I be noticing when I fuel up? I get 19-20 mpg around town and have gotten as much as 26 on a trip. How do those of you that own a 4.0L like them? Any info you can give me would be appreciated!
#93 of 520 Another note... by badams Mar 09, 2000 (8:56 pm)
I have a 1993 4.0 Lit that I bought in 93 with 22k miles on it, now has 131K. I have replaced the heater coil. other than the regular maint. it has been a great van! My windows also "stuck" when trying to move them down...silicone took care of it, and I guess the biggest problem that I have is when I turn the steering to the left, I get a "buzzing" sound with the "door ajar" light flashing away. Only happens when I turn left,no big deal, just annoying. This van has hauled a 3,200 pound boat and trailer, carried endless supplies to the beach when moving a family we knew, all in all a wonderful van. I WISH the automakers would reconsider making a van with the luxury options of a Premiere and rear wheel drive of a Aerostar, with a 4.0 Lit to go...my .02

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