1995 Ford Aerostar Consumer Reviews

4WD Aerostar

Written by: Robert on 01/24/2005

Vehicle

1995 Ford Aerostar 2 Dr XLT 4WD Passenger Van Extended

Review

This 4 liter 4WD Aerostar has been a very dependable and very versatile vehicle for our large family.

Favorite Features

4WD and the front and rear air and heat.

Suggested Improvements

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not the best

Written by: needacar on 10/02/2004

Vehicle

1995 Ford Aerostar 2 Dr XLT Passenger Van Extended

Review

We bought this van 1 1/2 years ago, and have done nothing but pour money into it. The whole engine has given out, the cam shaft is broke, both heads cracked, we've had to put in a new radiator, water pump, rack and pinion, and other things I am too frustrated to remember. A lousy deal for us. Beware.

Favorite Features

Ours had built in safety seats for the kids, I liked that

Suggested Improvements

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This is one of my best!

Written by: dog1 on 07/25/2004

Vehicle

1995 Ford Aerostar 2 Dr XLT 4WD Passenger Van Extended

Review

No major problems since bought. Great quality. Only had to replace normal stuff- tires,battery etc. Would recommend this to anyone. Ford makes a great car!!

Favorite Features

cargo area. smooth ride.

Suggested Improvements

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Just as I was gonna give up on Ford

Written by: JustinSki on 04/06/2004

Vehicle

1995 Ford Aerostar 2 Dr STD Cargo Van

Review

This van is a bear. I can't kill it. I've doubled the milage on it, it taken every bit of abuse I can throw at it. This thing is tough. I bought it from a friend who apparently is clinically unable to change oil in a vehicle and he put 120,000 miles on it with no major repairs, and now I've run it up to 220,000 with no repairs, worries, squeaks, rattles or concerns. I'm in the process of selling it (need a full size) but it breaks my heart to see it go. Ford shoulda never killed this one off. Especailly to relace it with that garbage Windstar.

Favorite Features

Immortal powertrain. Lotsa space. Not a squak or rattle after 220,000 miles.

Suggested Improvements

More HP.

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Aerostar still going

Written by: Tony40 on 01/11/2004

Vehicle

1995 Ford Aerostar 2 Dr XLT Passenger Van Extended

Review

This is my 4th Aerostar, and I still love it. I can’t find anything out there to replace it without stepping up to a big van (to do this I would have to sacrifice my great fuel economy 18/23). I bought my first Aerostar, an '89, in 1991, put 192,000 miles on it. My next one was a '92 that I traded with 132,000 miles. My next one was a '91. It was totaled (rear-ended) with only 99,000 miles. My current Aerostar, I bought to replace the totaled '91, is a 1995 with 155,000 miles on it. I still take it on family vacations. Out of all 4 Aerostars, I have not done any engine overhauls or tranny jobs. Just normal repairs including changing fluids regularly.

Favorite Features

Drivers comfort, seating height and overall road visibility. Ability to haul big loads with the seats out (4x8 sheets, 26 cu ft refer and shut the hatch, 1800 lbs of river rock for landscaping) and an entire Thomasville dining set w/six chairs.

Suggested Improvements

Few more ponies out of the 3.0 V6, get rid of the cumbersome heater hose connectors/fittings, avility to open all doors when you open the liftgate. Bring the Aerostar back to the Ford line-up RWD of course.

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Perfect Colorado Family Car

Written by: wwadams on 08/21/2003

Vehicle

1995 Ford Aerostar 2 Dr XLT 4WD Passenger Van Extended

Review

We haul everything everywhere with this van. Despite warnings about potentially faulty automatic transmissions, we've not had ANY mechanical system problems. We bought the Aerostar because we wanted 4WD and we liked the fact that it's built on a truck, not car, chassis. When pulling our 22' sailboat or horse trailer (we only pull one horse, since two is on the hairy edge of this 6 cyl engine's capability), sometimes the AC cuts off going up a hill. But at 5-9,000 feet altitude, we think that's acceptable. With a carload of kids, I like the dependabiity and knowledge that my Aerostar will get me safely and predictably to my destination.

Favorite Features

Lots of seats, 4WD and truck chassis keeps me from bottoming out over rough roads.

Suggested Improvements

Slight extension to the middle seat would retain access to back seat and enable three (albeit "skinny hiney") seat belts. Would be nice to accomodate two families of 4.

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gave up my aerostar for a suburban

Written by: tara on 08/07/2003

Vehicle

1995 Ford Aerostar 2 Dr XLT Passenger Van

Review

What a mistake that was. My van had 145,000 and still ran strong. I wanted something newer and biger. So we bought a suburban, had it one month and it broke down. should have kept the aerostar. bought it with 105,000 miles and only changed the belts and a starter motor . I never even got an oil change,

Favorite Features

roomy,

Suggested Improvements

should have kept making them

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Greatest Van

Written by: dkmart on 07/20/2003

Vehicle

1995 Ford Aerostar 2 Dr XLT 4WD Passenger Van Extended

Review

We purhased this vehicle with 75000 miles it now has 161000 miles on it. I am very pleased with this van. I have replaced cv joints on both axles,brakes,and tires. Motor runs great uses no oil . This is my 2nd Aerostar the first one was totalled out about a moth after we bought it. We were hit broad side at 50 mph. van was pushed 3 lanes accross the road we walked away without a scrath.

Favorite Features

plenty of power with the 4.0 engine. great ride and handling.

Suggested Improvements

like it just the way it is!!

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Not bad, but.......

Written by: Jonin Ray on 03/27/2003

Vehicle

1995 Ford Aerostar 2 Dr XLT Passenger Van

Review

I have to dmit that after going though one transmission, 3 starters, one water pump, one air conditioner, and two side door latches...it has come time for me to part with the Aerostar and since they don't make it anymore and I can't find another (would by one if it was a '97), I am going to switch to a Chevy Astro or GMC Safari. Too bad they stopped making it and went to the Windstar...they Safari/Astro would have good competition.

Favorite Features

Loved the seating and the layout of things.

Suggested Improvements

Needed more power and a better ride hieght. (But since they don't make it anymore, how can they improve on it)

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owner review

Written by: Marty O'Donnell on 11/15/2002

Vehicle

1995 Ford Aerostar 2 Dr XLT 4WD Passenger Van Extended

Review

The Aerostar was the largest minivan back in 1995. It has terrific interior space. The ride is very smooth. Vehicle is heavy so brakes don't last long. Great for towing camper, boat, etc. Not as safe as it's replacement, the Windstar. Much more reliable, though. It has been a good van, even at 100K.

Favorite Features

interior size. towing capability.

Suggested Improvements

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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