1997 Ford Aerostar Review

1997 Ford Aerostar is a Sports Van style car measuring 174.90 in length and 72.30 in height. Made in United States, 1997 Ford Aerostar has 4 trims priced by the manufacturer at 17,925 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 1997 Ford Aerostar. It’s seating 7 people with doors and a rank size of 21.00 gallon. The engine is 3.0L V6 OHV 12V and uses 16 of gasoline in the city and 16 on highways.

Make: Ford
Model: Aerostar
Trims Available: 4
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SPORTS VAN
Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 7
MSRP: $17,925 USD
MPG: 16 City / 23 HWY
Tires: 215/70R14
Tank Size: 21 gallon

Ford Aerostar 1997 Trims

1997 Ford Aerostar XLT

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORTS VAN
Seating: 7
MPG: 16 City / 23 HWY

1997 Ford Aerostar XLT Extended

Engine: 4.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A | 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED SPORTS VAN
Seating: 7
MPG: 16 City / 22 - 23 HWY

1997 Ford Aerostar XLT Extended 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED SPORTS VAN
Seating: 7
MPG: 14 City / 19 HWY

1997 Ford Aerostar Cargo Van

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CARGO VAN
Seating: 2
MPG: 17 City / 23 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 00V425000 started on /Date(977806800000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. AN ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS KINKED DURING INSTALLATION, CAUSING THE CORE WIRES TO EVENTUALLY FRAY.

Consequence: THIS COULD INCREASE THE FRICTION IN THE CABLE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BE SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE.

Recall 06E022000 started on /Date(1142226000000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.

Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.

Recall 97V204000 started on /Date(879397200000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER MINIVANS. THESE VEHICLES CAN DEVELOP POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR TRANSFER CASE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT. THE POWERTRAIN BENDING RESONANCE OR THE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT CAN RESULT IN STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION AND/OR TRANSFER CASE. FLUID EXPLUSION, DRIVESHAFT SEPARATION OR LOSS OF VEHICLE DRIVE CAN RESULT.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND, IF THE EXPELLED FLUID CONTACTS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSFER CASE REAR OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING AND AN ALUMINUM DRIVESHAFT WILL BE INSTALLED.

Recall 98E010000 started on /Date(892008000000-0400)/.

Summary: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS FOR USE ON CERTAIN FORD AND MAZDA TRUCKS. CRACKED CASTINGS CAUSED CRACKS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE ROTOR HAT OR AROUND THE STUD HOLE.

Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT.

Remedy: AIMCO WILL REIMBURSE CONSUMERS/INSTALLERS FOR THE COST OF REPLACEMENT ROTORS AND INSTALLATION. CONSUMERS ARE REQUESTED TO RETURN TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE ROTORS WERE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED/INSTALLED FOR REPLACEMENT.

Recall 99V029000 started on /Date(918536400000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED ELECTRICAL LOAD THROUGH THE ACCESSORY POWER FEED CIRCUIT. THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE B2 (BATTERY), A2 (ACCESSORY), AND P1 (PROOF) CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR, CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, ALLOWING CURRENT TO FLOW THROUGH THE GROUND WIRE.

Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE OVER HEATING AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER HARNESS WITH A RELAY WHICH WILL RE-ROUTE AND ACTIVATE ALL A2 ACCESSORIES THROUGH THE RELAY.

FAQ

The 1997 Ford Aerostar is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1997 Ford Aerostar so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1997 Ford Aerostar is lower than $8,963.

There are 5 recalls recorded in our database for 1997 Ford Aerostar that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

1997 Ford Aerostar can go 336 miles in the city and 483 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 1997 Ford Aerostar is its excellent fuel economy. 1997 Ford Aerostar has a 3.0L V6 OHV 12V engine and It gets 16/23 mpg city/highway.

Ford All models of 1997

Ford Aerostar

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Aspire

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Club Wagon

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Contour

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Crown Victoria

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Econoline

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Escort

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Escort Wagon

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Expedition

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Explorer

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford F-150

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford F-250

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford F-350

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford F-450 SD

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford F-530

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Mustang

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Probe

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Ranger

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Taurus

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Taurus Wagon

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Thunderbird

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Windstar

$17,235 - $23,950
16 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

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