1990 Ford Aerostar Review
1990 Ford Aerostar Review
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What’s new
Rear-wheel antilock brakes and full-time all-wheel drive become available. A 4.0-liter V6 is also available. An under-seat locking storage compartment is now standard on the Aerostar and will store small valuables.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1990 Ford Aerostar 3dr Cargo Minivan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.24 per gallon for regular unleaded in Colorado.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Colorado
$222/mo for Aerostar Base
Aerostar Base
vs
$201/mo
Avg. Midsize Minivan
Consumer reviews
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5 star(0%)
4 star(37%)
3 star(38%)
2 star(25%)
1 star(0%)
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3.38 out of 5 stars
I liked it.
dawn, 06/10/2005
1990 Ford Aerostar XL 3dr Minivan
But, you have to replace the transmission, I've had two Aerostars and had to replace the transmission in both of them, but otherwise, I really liked the van.
1.63 out of 5 stars
FIRES IN FORD AEROSTARS!!!!!!!!!!!
Randall Selby, 03/29/2002
1990 Ford Aerostar 3dr Ext Minivan
My sister had a Ford Aerostar and it caught FIRE.Followed by that the transmission BLEW UP, AND THE AC WENT OUT. I would never recommend this van to anyone. It doesn't compare to any of the Japanese or European vehicles.TALK ABOUT UNSAFE, IF YOU GO TO, www.highwaysafety.com,you can clearly see that the airbag didn't inflate all the way, and the stearing broke off and landed in the dummys … lap. This was a 40 mph crash!!!!!
3.88 out of 5 stars
No Major problems
Coke, 02/10/2003
1990 Ford Aerostar XL 3dr Ext Minivan
I bought this van used in 1993 with
19,000 km on it. Since then the major
repairs have been a starter and an air
conditioning compressor, but in the 10
years I have owned it I have spent less
than $1000 in repairs. A workmate has a
1998 Chevy Venture and spent $1300 in 1
repair job alone, I'll keep my Ford
thankyou.
3.13 out of 5 stars
A Great Piece of Junk
RustBucket88, 01/08/2005
1990 Ford Aerostar XL 3dr Minivan
What an indestructible piece of junk! It has 160,000 miles. It has rust through the body, none of the accessories work, the interior is torn up, the paint is peeling and the suspension is shot, but it just keeps going. It needed a new transmisson, but that was due to the previous owner's neglect. We drive it like we hate it. It needs a quart of oil every 500 miles and always needs … coolant, but we maintain it and it keeps going. The only other items repaired were a broken brake caliper and door latch. This vehicle is used for dump runs, driving off road and is driven hard on the highway, but it keeps going. The gas mileage is terrible (less than 15 mpg), but it isn't driven economically.
1990 Aerostar Highlights
Base
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $222/month |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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