1990 Ford Aerostar Review
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What a piece of junk!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 3 | ||
Vehicle
1990 Ford Aerostar 2 Dr XLT Passenger Van
Review
I drive this van to school every day and it gets horrific gas mileage. In winter it has gone as far down as a whopping 7 mpg. The rust is unbelievable and the exterior design is quite flawed. The interior is nice however. What this van really needs is a lot more power. It seems like sometimes it did not want to go at all and if you are on any sort of incline at all it won't break 75 no matter how hard you press on the gas. It never heats up either. The traction is terrible. In snow if you just tap the gas the tires will spin like crazy.
Favorite Features
The trip computer was nice addition and lets me know just how bad the gas mileage really is. Stereo is okay too.
Suggested Improvements
More power, better tranny, better traction, rust protection.
I liked it.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1990 Ford Aerostar 2 Dr XL Passenger Van
Review
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.
Favorite Features
The seats are very comfy.
Suggested Improvements
Better transmissions.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
A Great Piece of Junk
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
1990 Ford Aerostar 2 Dr XL Passenger Van
Review
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.
Favorite Features
Indestructibility. This vehice is a garbage truck, off-roader and people-hauler all in one. It looks like a roach but never fails or leaves us stranded. It is also relatively comfortable. Its boxy shape is also good for hauling junk.
Suggested Improvements
Power. 135 hp 3.0V-6 does not move 2+ tons of vehicle very well. It needs full throttle most of the time and sounds like it's going to blow up, but it doesn't. It will, however, maintain 90+ mph on flat stretches of highway quite easily. Traction is poor on wet roads. Tires spin too readily.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
No Major problems
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1990 Ford Aerostar 2 Dr XL Passenger Van Extended
Review
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.
Favorite Features
4 litre provides ample power & also returns decent mileage(26-29 mpg highway).
Suggested Improvements
The 1 thing that is terrible on this vehicle is the rust, if it weren't for rust this vehicle would easily go another 10 years!
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
good long time reliable friend
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1990 Ford Aerostar 2 Dr XL Passenger Van Extended
Review
Bought it new, and there never has been a mini van built since that can actually carry 7 pasangers and thier lugguage. My new car is a Ford Excursion (ie the F250 SUV) and it has less luggage room than the Aerostar.. So sad the mini vans and SUV's these days are not desined to take your gear with you..
Favorite Features
V6 4L engin even fully loaded with air conditioning on in buper to buper CA trafic up a steep hill still kept going and never heated up much.
Suggested Improvements
rust protection in Canada the rust eat away at side pannels, the Fiberglass back gate and hood withstood the assult.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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