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Old 10-16-2006, 12:04 AM   #31
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Re: How Many Miles On Your Aerostar??????

I just got rid of my '95 3L Aerostar in July. It had over 200,000 miles on it. The transmission was great, engine was good, but the power steering leaked red like Tu Pac, the body had a bad case of scoriosis. Canadian winter driving with all that salt did it in. Took it to the metal recycler and got almost $200 for it. The best part was seeing this vehicle fly when the crane came by, picked it up and tossed it like Godizzala would toss a car. The van flew about 20 yards onto a hill of scrap metal. It was awsome to see a fairly heavy vehicle fly like that./

I bought a '97 AWD at an auciton for $500. It has a decent body and 120,000 miles on it. I put another $500 into it and it drives fairly well. Has a prob with gas milage though (see my post dated Oct 15.).
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Old 10-27-2006, 06:59 PM   #32
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1995 AWD XLT- 202,658
No major engine or transmission work!
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Old 11-29-2007, 10:57 AM   #33
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Re: How Many Miles On Your Aerostar??????

167000 on my 93 Aerostar The only problem is it won't shift into overdrive or 4th gear untill the trans is real warm. In northern Illinois in the winter it could be a while. Any ideas out there?
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Old 12-02-2007, 10:37 PM   #34
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we've had our 1993 Aerostar XLT almost 12 years, just shy of 240,000 kms, it had 81,000 kms when we bought it, can't kill that thing!

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Old 12-05-2007, 01:01 AM   #35
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I have a 96 which is my daily driver with 167k. It's had spark plugs, wires, belts, brakes and a battery change. Great van. Never gives me any trouble.
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Old 02-19-2008, 09:17 PM   #36
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I had a Aerostar sent via train from Vancouver to Toronto last year 1994 4x4 mint and i mean mint with 52K I love it! 2 tone Blue. This is a really well built Truck. A boat towing fishing machine!!! I had it in for its regular service at Ford they didn't believe me on the phone 58000 reg service till i got there then i think every one at the dealership gathered around.
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Old 03-27-2008, 02:14 AM   #37
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'89 shorty 4spd with 199K here charcoal greay named frogger{the van not me}a.k.a. the black pearl
i alwase herd ALL fords bit it by 150K bought this @ 167K
The lady said:"well heres the key its been sitting for 2 years if you can get it strted its yours 2 gallons of gas and a battery swap from my buick century and i took it around the block driver side covered with dark green pollen and brakes compleatly gone lol ive dealt with that before knew i would not have trouble
this was in seattle washington . . . now im in troy new york she survived the harsh winter just barely i recon but still havent fixed the brakes just filled rez and left now @ 199K plannen to go to wisconsin i was just toolin' around and stumbled oppon this forum and heay holey sh*t im seing thease things make it to nearly 400K!?!?!?!? i mean i knew i had a gem when my beat up late 80's mini van outlasted my buddys brand spanken new caravan but damn buddy ill keep yall posted and so and so forth G' night
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Old 03-27-2008, 02:18 AM   #38
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teakstone
youre messed up man
i never want to see any thing but those new beetles have that done to them
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Old 06-26-2008, 04:25 PM   #39
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with proper care and maintenance how many miles can be expected out of a AeroStar?????
I have 250,000 miles on my 1993 Aerostar 3.0L , get 23 miles per gallon,and it doesn't burn a drop of oil.
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Old 09-15-2008, 04:11 PM   #40
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My 93 has 41 000 miles mint ext mint int gets looks and comments all the time it has to go for is scheduled soon and they all come out to see it showroom condition pulls my 19 ft. salmon fishing boat to the lake every night. I love it 4Lt 4 wheel drive pulls like a clydesdale. vary good on fuel. good air i took out the rear seats and my wife and i sleep in it while camping and fishing all the time. just need a Chevy for an anchor. Keek it clean and Crown undercoated every year
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Old 10-27-2008, 09:12 PM   #41
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my 92 has 197k awd/4.0 owned since 1999 new transmission.. drives like a van LOL
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Old 12-28-2008, 07:23 PM   #42
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I have a 94 that i bought in 97 with 70,000 miles on it, it now has 207,000, the altenator went out so it has been parked for a couple of months, but will replace in the spring, The altenator is only the 2nd major problem, i had the radiator go out at around 80,000. been great ever since.!
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Old 01-08-2010, 08:30 PM   #43
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I have 1990 I bought new in 90 now has with 489,000 miles on it. I replaced the transmission at 200,000 and again at 398,000. The engine has been tuned up plugs and wires 5 times, I can change the front brakes in 1/2 hr. Ac has been replaced once, the blower moter doent blow vey hard. I use it for work every day, it is a legend in my local automotive circle. I still have the original muffler on it
Its a cargo van and is stripped,crank windows, I burn a quart of oil every 2500 miles but thats it!!! I use 50 weight oil and marvel mystery oil every oil change about every 4000 miles.
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Old 03-02-2010, 09:49 PM   #44
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used to have 240kms and still run strong never put any money into it.
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Old 04-11-2010, 04:10 AM   #45
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I have 250,000 miles on my 1993 Aerostar 3.0L , get 23 miles per gallon,and it doesn't burn a drop of oil.
My 93 Aerostar 3.0L just turned over 320,000 miles yesterday.

Original motor & original transmission. Only minor repairs for things that normally wear out like tires, brakes, water pump, alternator, distributor cap, etc.

23 miles per gallon normal driving. Up to 26 mpg highway driving.

1 quart of oil used every 2,000 miles.

I want a 3rd Aerostar when this one gives up the ghost!!!
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