Used 1997 Ford Aerostar Consumer Reviews
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Comfortable and Reliable
squirrel, 04/11/2002
1997 Ford Aerostar XLT 3dr Ext Minivan AWD
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This vehicle has been virtually trouble free. The AWD makes it unstickable in the snow and gives great traction on slick boat ramps. The interior is spacious and comfortable (I'm 6'5" and have plenty of head and leg room). The optional captains chairs keep the kids from fighting on long trips and the extended length holds plenty of cargo. Fuel economy has been 19 mpg all around (3 mpg less when towing my 17 ft runabout). If Ford Motor Company still made Aerostars, I'd be first in line to order another.
No problems
Lefty, 02/04/2003
1997 Ford Aerostar XLT 3dr Minivan
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Most trouble free vehicle I have ever owned. Now have 102,000 mi. No mechanical failures. Just normal maintenance, and even that I've slacked off on. Took the beast on a 4,000 mile road trip with 93,000 on the ticker. Flawless, safe highway driving. Got an amazing 23 mpg on the open road. If you can pick one up with modest miles on it, do it.
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Kelly1111, 07/20/2024
updated 01/28/2025
1997 Ford Aerostar XLT 3dr Minivan
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Update: Nothing has changed and i can't afford to put more money into it. So, I'm not sure what's going on but this van will NOT drive up even the slightest incline and it keeps smelling hot. It's fine on flat ground or downhill but on the freeway, on the slightest incline, it drops down to about 45 mph. It wad a friend of mines and she passed away and left the the van. She was 90 years old and had bought it new, it's had the best of care and maintenance, garaged it's whole life. It's flawless, 85000 original miles so I'd expect it to handle the mininimal freeway incline but it sure doesnt.. Maybe someone has some idea of why it might be doing this?
Best work horse van ever
Bob, 08/25/2008
1997 Ford Aerostar XLT 3dr Ext Minivan
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I have over 178,000 miles on ours and it still runs and drives great. Never a problem and the AC both front and back still work like new. We got it used and i have never had to fix anything on it. Used up two sets of tires. This is one amazing van. It just keeps going and going we love it. Best van I have ever had and I have had vans all my life.
178000 and still going!!
Newgene, 06/30/2024
1997 Ford Aerostar XLT 3dr Minivan
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First... THANKS TO EDMUNDS!! i was ready to buy another car until i found all the credible reviews! now heres my 2 scents, hyuk hyuk. too many great things about my trusty aerostar. i bought it in 2003 with 50000 miles. Since then not one major problem. replaced the usual items that wear out as normal, like starter, battery, temp sensor, tires, therostat, radiator, bushings.... all normal. Nearly all easy for me to fix at home. still passes calif smog always with no fix or repeat. I do need 3 elbows or a lift to change plus, etc, but i leave all engine maintenance to mechanic. Possible work soon... only now do i see occasional shift hesitation putting in reverse. and coolant needs topping off once a month. much rather rebuild engine and trans eventually than trade it. plus gladly spend 1000 to paint and re upolster from sitting outside for years. just put set of 14" white walls on it for 450 total. Now looks like a classic! fyi, i usually have both seats down and can load most anything easily. if you find one of these, buy it!