1994 Ford Aerostar Review
1994 Ford Aerostar Review
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What’s new
A high-mounted rear brake light is standard. No other changes to Ford's venerable minivan.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1994 Ford Aerostar XL 3dr Minivan AWD 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 $3.28 per gallon for regular unleaded in New Mexico.
Monthly estimates based on costs in New Mexico
$259/mo for Aerostar XL
Aerostar XL
vs
$206/mo
Avg. Midsize Minivan
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1994 Ford Aerostar.
5 star(51%)
4 star(34%)
3 star(13%)
2 star(2%)
1 star(0%)
47 reviews
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4.25 out of 5 stars
I really love this 'Thing'
guddy, 10/31/2009
1993 Ford Aerostar Eddie Bauer 3dr Ext Minivan AWD
I bought my 93 with 158,000, I reluctantly gave it to my daughter to drive to Fairbanks, Alaska, laden with her and husband's personal stuff, on the roof and packed into the bay. They slept on top of the whole thing. In short, they put an additional 7,000 mi. on and arrived safely in Fairbanks. I didn't fix the AC compressor.., figured she didn't need it in Alaska. She had to change the … oil to match the Alaska environments and she got a warning from a mechanic that they may need some front end ball joints and tie rods(the Alcan had some 'potholes'). Otherwise, I told her to never sell it, I would rather fly up and drive it back to Los Angeles.
5 out of 5 stars
Ford - Resurrect the Aerostar!
Cobra Pilot, 12/20/2005
1993 Ford Aerostar XLT 3dr Ext Minivan
Our XLT 2WD Extended - best all-around vehicle we've ever owned (out of 16). Invaluable as people mover with 7 seats as well as a cargo hauler with the seats out. We have moved tons of furniture and computers in it this way. We have used it to move kids off to summer camp in NC (from northern VA) as well as to college and home again over many years. Without it, would have had to rent a … moving truck/van at a cost that would have paid for 20 percent of the new cost of the van itself. We even moved an upright baby grand piano in this baby! The interior height is sooo much better than what you find in other minivans. Very reliable. Low cost to operate. City/hwy avg of 18 mpg. Ford - Bring it back!
5 out of 5 stars
Ford truck, but in the shape of a minivan
freshbrood, 03/11/2012
1994 Ford Aerostar XLT 3dr Minivan
This things just awesome. I bought a '94 XLT in 2011.. 282k miles on it. That's right- Runs like a champ. Dependable, comfy, and surprisingly just about all the electrical works, except for passenger side window and lighter. All the lights and electrical otherwise are fine, still going strong.
4.63 out of 5 stars
Great Van
jack, 06/27/2006
1994 Ford Aerostar XL Plus 3dr Ext Minivan AWD
The most comfortable driving vehicle I've ever owned. 8 hours behind the wheel is very easy to do. Living in Wisconsin, the AWD has been very useful at times. The 4.0 liter is plenty of engine for this size van. I do think having to lubricate the front brakes every year is poor design. In the last 12 years I have enjoyed my Aerostar very much.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1994 Ford Aerostar, so we've included reviews for other years of the Aerostar since its last redesign.
1994 Aerostar Highlights
XL
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 15 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $259/month |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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 – OriginalPoor
- 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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