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Used 1997 Ford Aerostar

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1997 Ford Aerostar
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1997 Highlights

Ford's aging minivan gets a five-speed automatic transmission this year. The sound system is upgraded and the seats are restyled as well.

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Pros

  • Inexpensive. All-wheel drive layout allows for greater stability in all driving conditions. Rear drive models boast excellent towing capacity.

Cons

  • Dated design, dated interior, dated chassis.
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Features & Specs

XLT 3dr Ext Minivan AWD3dr Cargo MinivanXLT 3dr Ext MinivanXLT 3dr Minivan
MPG15171717
SeatingN/AN/AN/AN/A
Transmission5-speed automatic4-speed automatic4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
Fuelgasgasgasgas
Horsepower152 hp @ 4250 rpm140 hp @ 5000 rpm140 hp @ 5000 rpm140 hp @ 5000 rpm
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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

  • Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

    OverallNot Rated
    Driver4/5
    Passenger3/5

  • Side Crash Rating

    OverallNot Rated

  • Side Barrier Rating

    OverallNot Rated
    DriverNot Rated
    PassengerNot Rated

  • Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings

    Front SeatNot Rated
    Back SeatNot Rated

  • Rollover

    RolloverNot Rated
    Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
    Risk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
  • Side Impact Test
    Not Tested
  • Roof Strength Test
    Not Tested
  • Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
    Not Tested
  • IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
    Not Tested
  • Moderate Overlap Front Test
    P
    Poor

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Best Car I've ever had!
It's a Mini Van, but I say car. To bad Ford doesn't have the foresight, or hindsight to keep building these. I guess they last too long, and are just too reliable to be manufactured by an American Car company. Very Efficient, Very Comfortable, and extremely reliable. It's the greatest and most versatile vehicle I've ever owned. Bigger than other mini-vans. It's a car. No, it's a van. Wait it's a truck. It's just a great, great vehicle. No matter what you're planning on buying, check out at least one good condition Aerostar.
Good Vehicle
My van has been a blessing to me as I am disabled and it was given with an electric lift. The only problem is I think Ford was stingy on the gas pedal and wish I could get closer to the pedals. I would also wish that the seat belts were made for shorter persons. It's a little hard getting into the front seat from the back area where I keep my electric wheelchair especially when I broke my left ankle. The back seat is difficult to take out when we need more room. On the whole I am very happy with the van just wish the lift could have been put in the back rather than the side as parking can be a problem. I give it a high rating.
Trusty Aerosport
Ford blew it...Windstar was a joke! Should have kept Aerostar. Cheap to buy (used)/insure/repair. Very good tow vehicle. I owned a '93 prior to this '97...both 4.0 litre, extended, rear wheel drive. My '97 was 1 of last ones ever built (June of '97). Exhaust flex pipes need replacing frequently.
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Used 1997 Ford Aerostar Overview

The Used 1997 Ford Aerostar is offered in the following submodels: . Available styles include XLT 3dr Ext Minivan AWD, XLT 3dr Ext Minivan, 3dr Cargo Minivan, and XLT 3dr Minivan.

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