1990-1997 Ford Aerostar Specs & Safety - Consumer Guide Automotive

Detailed safety information for this generation Ford Aerostar include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Ford Aerostarinclude everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.

1990-1997 Ford Aerostar Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	3-door van

Wheelbase, in.	118.9

Overall Length, in.	174.9

Overall Width, in.	71.7

Overall Height, in.	72.2

Curb Weight, lbs.	3374

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	141.4

Standard Payload, lbs.	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	21.0

Seating Capacity	7

Front Head Room, in.	39.5

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	41.4

Rear Head Room, in.	38.8

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	39.5

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Powertrain Options and Availability

In 1990, Aerostar's 3.0-liter V6 developed 145 horsepower and was available with either 5-speed manual shift or a 4-speed automatic transmission. The new 4.0-liter V6, rated 152 horsepower, came only with a heavy-duty 4-speed automatic transmission and was standard in 4WD models. The 4-wheel-drive system introduced in 1990 was permanently engaged. Under normal conditions, one-third of the engine's torque is sent to front wheels and two-thirds to the rear. A center differential locks in a 50-50 split if wheelspin is detected. Manual shift disappeared after '94.

Engines	Size liters / cu. in	Horse- power	Torque	Transmission: EPA city/hgwy	Consumer Guide Observed

ohv V6	3.0 / 182	135-145	160-165	4-speed automatic: 17/23	4-speed automatic: 13.5

ohv V6	4.0 / 244	152-155	215-230	4-speed automatic: 17/23 5-speed automatic: 16/22	4-speed automatic: 14.6 5-speed automatic: --

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Test	1997 Aerostar

Front Impact, Driver	4

Front Impact, Passenger	3

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Built In: USA

Drive Wheels: longitudinal rear-engine/rear- or all-wheel drive

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