1997 Ford Aerostar Cargo Van
- Horsepower: 140 @ 5000
- Torque (lb-ft): 160 @ 2750
- Weight: lbs
- 0-60: TBD
- Bodystyle: Mini-van, Cargo
- Market Segment: Cargo Vans
- Engine type: Gas V6
- Transmission type: 4 Automatic w/OD,
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.
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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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