I ’86: debut; ’89: presentation of the Aerostar model with an extended body; ’90: engine 4.0 V6, Permanent four-wheel drive is optionally available; ’97: withdrawal of the car from sale.
► Technical data
Body: 4-door, dim. 4440/ 1820/1850 mm, poj. trunk 3835 l; extended version: dl. 4830 mm, poj. trunk 4645 l. Motors: benz. 3.0 V6 / 147 hp with 4800 rpm, 224 Nm, 4.0 V6 / 157 hp at 4000 rpm, 305 Nm. Chassis: drive on the rear axle or on 4 kota, 5-speed gearbox. manual, 4-run. automatic; independent front suspension, wishbones, stabilizer, rear axle is rigid, coil springs.
► Faults
• failures of the electrical installation
• nierównomierne działanie hamulców
• problems with the automatic transmission
• creaking of interior elements
• play in suspension
Parts prices in PLN
reflector 610
front fender 480
complete clutch 1600
brake pads (front) 415
front door glass 550
timing drive 380
Ford Aerostar 3.0, 1994 r.
► Summary
A comfortable car for long distance travel. Due to its dimensions, it is bulky in the city. The big disadvantage of the vehicle is the high maintenance costs, caused by expensive parts and high fuel consumption. A car with a manual transmission is a better choice. Versatile interior High fuel consumption Poor brakes