1997 Ford Aerostar - Reliability

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1997 Ford Aerostar 2 Dr XLT Passenger Van

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Base Cargo Minivan (3.0L V6 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 1997 Ford Aerostar by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

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	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Purge Flow Sensor, Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) Sensor, Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor, and leaking Intake Plenum Gaskets. The cost to repair the Purge Flow Sensor is estimated at $73.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. The cost to repair the DPFE Sensor is estimated at $49.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. The cost to repair the MAF Sensor is estimated at $215.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. The cost to repair the leaking Intake Plenum Gaskets is estimated at $3.00 for parts and $97.50 for labor, 3.0L engine and $6.00 for parts and $130.00 for labor, 4.0L engine. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake		Occasional problems with this vehicle are failures of the Brake Fluid Level Switch and the Differential Pressure Warning Switch. The cost to replace the Brake Fluid Level Switch is estimated at $26.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Differential Pressure Warning Switch is estimated at $19.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Ford Aerostar by Identifix

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Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
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Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

1997 Ford Aerostar - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 1997 Ford Aerostar by Identifix

Reliability History for Ford Aerostar by Identifix

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