1997 Ford Aerostar XL 4.0

Summary:

Total piece of garbage

Faults:

The rear end went out within six months of purchase. Very obvious loss of power when the air conditioning is on. Transmission is starting to slip... I have kept services with the dealer on schedule... and am still having problems..

Rubber around windows begining to corrode.... has just been a total nightmare.. can't wait to get rid of it.. would not suggest anyone purchase this vehicle.. just my personal opinion..

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 20th June, 2000

25th Mar 2001, 18:37

This car was obviously bought used and there is no such thing as a 1997 Ford Aerostar- I know that as a fact. Aerostars reliability varies depending on year- They are mostly good though.

19th Apr 2001, 23:43

You are so riiiight when you say there is no such thing as a 1997 Aerostar. Based on your comment, I am considering filing a notice to Ford, since both of my Aerostars are called 1997 models. I bought both of them used with about 25,000 miles in 1998 and they now have 80,000 plus and they have been excellent.

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1997 Ford Aerostar XLT 4.0 V6

Summary:

Excellent value hauler for the whole family!

Faults:

Front brakes three times for rotors and new brake pads.

Clear coat flake on drivers side, Ford would only pay for partial paint.

Replaced front bearings at 85k.

General Comments:

We got rid of our extended Aerostar in february of 2000, we had a 99 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4x4 that I have been very unhappy with, so we are trading the Dodge today for a 97 Aerostar AWD with only 34k miles on it. We loved our Aerostar for dependability, and the ability to tow a trailer or haul bulky things unlike front wheel drives can do. Can't wait to get the Aero today for my vacation!!!!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th June, 2000

8th Apr 2003, 20:04

I have read your comments on your Aerostar Van and I found it very informative. You mentioned towing with it. I am looking for a van and I have been considering the Ford Aerostar and the Ford Windstar. With your Aerostar, how did you find it for towing. I intend to tow a trailer with a loaed weight of approx 3-4 thousand pounds. This would be a 12-14 foot cargo type trailer, 14 inch wheels with a single axle.

As you are an ownder of the Aerostar, I would appreciate your opinion.

Thanks.

Steve.

Harris.SJMM@SASKTEL.NET.

15th Apr 2004, 20:19

I would like to say that I run an airport service just out side of Boston. I have three Aerostar vans, 2 1993's and 1 1994. In total then have over 9 hundred thousand miles on them. I am currently looking for more Aerostars to add to our fleet because there is NOTHING on the market today that can come close to replacing them with.

1997 Ford Aerostar Van XLT 4.0

Faults:

Heating duct work incorrectly installed at factory. Window leak. Rear window wiper quit.

General Comments:

Have owned a 1990, 1993, 1995 & 1997 all-wheel drive Aerostars. By far the 1993 model had the fewest problems and best gas milage.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 29th June, 1998