1997 Ford Aerostar Cargo Van

  • Horsepower: 140 @ 5000
  • Torque (lb-ft): 160 @ 2750
  • Weight: lbs
  • 0-60: TBD
MSRP: $15,607 - $17,235
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  • Features
  • Specifications
  • Safety
  • Options / Pricing

Mechanical


•   Rear Wheel Drive - Drivetrain|37
•   V6 Cylinder Engine - Engine|13
•   4-Speed A/T - Transmission|15
•   M/T - Transmission|15
•   A/T - Transmission|15
•   Transmission Overdrive Switch - Transmission|15
•   Locking Rear Differential - Differential|20
•   Gasoline Fuel - Fuel|46

Interior


•   Power Steering - Steering|6
•   Leather Seats - Seat Trim|43
•   Vinyl Seats - Seat Trim|43
•   Cloth Seats - Seat Trim|43
•   Cruise Control - Convenience|23
•   Intermittent Wipers - Convenience|23
•   Adjustable Steering Wheel - Convenience|23
•   Equalizer - Audio|22
•   MP3 Player - Audio|22
•   CD Player - Audio|22
•   Cassette - Audio|22
•   AM/FM Stereo - Audio|22
•   A/C - Air Conditioning|21
•   Rear A/C - Air Conditioning|21
•   Bucket Seats - Seats|44

Exterior


•   Fourth Passenger Door - Doors|30
•   Third Passenger Door - Doors|30
•   Wheel Covers - Wheels|10

Safety


•   Driver Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
•   Tires - Front All-Season - Tire - Front|34
•   Tires - Rear All-Season - Tire - Rear|35
•   Full Size Spare Tire - Tire - Spare|36
•   Compact Spare Tire - Tire - Spare|36
•   ABS - Brakes|4
•   4-Wheel ABS - Brakes|4

Vehicle


•  Rear Door Type : Dual

Engine


•  Engine Order Code : 99U
•  Engine Type : Gas V6
•  Displacement : 3.0L/182
•  Fuel System : SEFI
•  SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 140 @ 5000
•  SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 160 @ 2750
•  Engine Oil Cooler : N/A

Transmission


•  Drivetrain : Rear Wheel Drive
•  Trans Order Code : 44V
•  Trans Type : 4
•  Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD,
•  Trans Description Cont. Again : Electronic
•  First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.47
•  Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.47
•  Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
•  Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.75
•  Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
•  Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
•  Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.10
•  Clutch Size (in) : N/A
•  Trans Power Take Off : No
•  Trans PTO Access : No
•  Transfer Case Model : N/A
•  Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High : N/A
•  Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low : N/A
•  Transfer Case Power Take Off : N/A
•  Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A

Mileage


•  EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 17
•  EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 23

Electrical


•  Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : 650
•  Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) : N/A
•  Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 95
•  Maximum Alternator Watts : 1425

Cooling System


•  Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 11.8

Weight Information


•  Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) : 2650
•  Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) : 2950
•  Curb Weight - Front (lbs) : 2019
•  Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) : 1395
•  Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) : 5300
•  Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) : 7500

Trailering


•  Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 2000
•  Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 200
•  Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 3900
•  Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 390
•  Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
•  Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A

Suspension


•  Suspension Type - Front : Coil
•  Suspension Type - Rear : Coil
•  Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) : 2650
•  Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) : 2950
•  Axle Type - Front : Independent SLA
•  Axle Type - Rear : Semi-Floating
•  Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) : 2650
•  Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) : 2950
•  Axle Ratio (:1) - Front : N/A
•  Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear : 3.73
•  Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : 30
•  Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : 30
•  Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 1.38
•  Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : N/A

Brakes


•  Brake Type : Power
•  Brake ABS System : Rear Wheel
•  Brake ABS System (Second Line) : N/A
•  Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
•  Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
•  Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.3 x 1.6
•  Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : N/A
•  Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
•  Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : 10.0 x 2.5

Tires


•  Front Tire Order Code : T86
•  Rear Tire Order Code : T86
•  Spare Tire Order Code : 51A
•  Front Tire Size : P215/75R14SL
•  Rear Tire Size : P215/75R14SL
•  Spare Tire Size : P215/75R14SL
•  Front Tire Capacity (lbs) : 1512
•  Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) : 1512
•  Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) : 1512
•  Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front : 780
•  Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear : 780
•  Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare : 780

Wheels


•  Front Wheel Size (in) : 14 x 6
•  Rear Wheel Size (in) : 14 x 6
•  Spare Wheel Size (in) : 14 x 6
•  Front Wheel Material : Steel
•  Rear Wheel Material : Steel
•  Spare Wheel Material : Steel

Steering


•  Steering Type : Power
•  Steering Ratio (:1), On Center : 19.8
•  Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock : 15.0
•  Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 42.4
•  Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : 44.3

Frame


•  Frame Type : Unitized

Fuel Tank


•  Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 21.0
•  Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : N/A
•  Fuel Tank Location : Midship
•  Aux Fuel Tank Location : N/A

Doors


•  Side Door Type : Right Hand Sliding

Exterior Dimensions


•  Wheelbase (in) : 118.9
•  Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) : 174.9
•  Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 71.7
•  Height, Overall (in) : 72.3
•  Overhang, Front (in) : 27.1
•  Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) : 28.9
•  Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) : 24.2
•  Ground Clearance, Front (in) : 6.3
•  Ground Clearance, Rear (in) : 6.3
•  Rear Door Opening Height (in) : 45.4
•  Rear Door Opening Width (in) : 51.4
•  Side Door Opening Height (in) : 43.8
•  Side Door Opening Width (in) : 32.2
•  Step Up Height - Front (in) : - TBD -
•  Step Up Height - Side (in) : - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions


•  Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) : 85.9
•  Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) : - TBD -
•  Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) : 65.5
•  Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) : 48.2
•  Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) : 48.8
•  Cargo Volume (ft³) : 141.4

Interior Dimensions


•  Passenger Capacity : 2
•  Front Head Room (in) : 39.4
•  Front Leg Room (in) : 41.3
•  Front Shoulder Room (in) : 60.2
•  Front Hip Room (in) : 56.8

Summary


•  Vehicle Name : Aerostar Van
•  Body Style : Cargo Van
•  Body Code : 119" WB

News - Crash Test Results:

Frontal Driver: * * * *

Frontal Passenger: * * *

Crash Test Note: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver seat belts with airbags; passenger seat belts.

- NONE -


Safety Features



•   ABS
•   ABS
•   4-Wheel ABS
•   4-Wheel ABS
•   Driver Air Bag
•   Tires - Front All-Season
•   Tires - Front All-Season
•   Tires - Rear All-Season
•   Tires - Rear All-Season
•   Full Size Spare Tire
•   Full Size Spare Tire
•   Full Size Spare Tire
•   Full Size Spare Tire
•   Full Size Spare Tire
•   Compact Spare Tire
•   Compact Spare Tire
•   Compact Spare Tire
•   Compact Spare Tire
•   Compact Spare Tire
•   Compact Spare Tire
  • Base price: $17,235
  • Destination charge: $795
  • Number of options: 0
  • Total options: $0
  • Total price: $17,235
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OPTIONS:

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