1996
Ford Aerostar

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$16,725
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  • 119" WB Cargo
    Starts at
    $16,725
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    2
    Seat capacity
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 119" WB XLT
    Starts at
    $17,355
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 119" WB XLT Ext
    Starts at
    $20,655
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 119" WB XLT Ext 4WD
    Starts at
    $23,545
    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Consumer reviews

83% of drivers recommend this car
4.1 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
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Comfort 4.3
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.1
Value 4.3
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.5

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  • By Dan the man from Summerfield,Florida
    Owns this car
    April 5, 2019

    Best van I have ever owned.

    Bought mine back in '98 with 76k miles on it. One owner and now it has 188k miles on it and still runs great other than the transmission is now slipping from second gear into third gear. Have driven this van anywhere we wanted to go and always has been reliable and comfortable to travel in and a smooth ride.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By car from United States
    Owns this car
    October 6, 2013

    I know why they stopped making it!

    This car is horrible. I bought a 1996 with 126,000 miles on it and was a as-is special. My daughter wanted a spare car just in case her primary car broke down. Which is a 2009 Ford Explorer. She wanted something that could seat her large family of 6. A month later the transmission busted and you couldn't go faster than 25 miles an hour. I asked for another car on the lot and said I would pay the diffrence because the car was more expensive than the Aerostar. The dealer wouldn't. So I ended up walking away with $500 and I paid $3,550 for the car! Not as much about the Aerostar but wanted to tell you about my bad experience with the dealer. Although, the car is very un realiable.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By 1977Mach1 from Greenville, SC
    Owns this car
    May 27, 2011

    Shoulda named it the Ford AeroTank

    My father left me a '96 model with 150K miles on it. Original everything except exhaust. Runs unbelievably well. It's pretty good on fuel, too. With black running boards it even looks pretty good. I like it so much that when the motor or tranny finally succumbs to age, I will be getting it rebuilt. The rear wheel drive makes it the best handling large vehicle I've ever been in.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By aeroman
    Owns this car
    March 30, 2011

    i have had 5....

    I have had 5 so far and hope to have one always, wish ford still made them, Mine have been 4wd, 4.0L "x" code vans. Greatest thing in the snow"it's virtually unstoppable" in the winter living in the second hilliest cities in America, Fitchburg MA
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By 2 time Aerostar owner from Littleton,Colorado
    Owns this car
    April 15, 2010

    Aerostar Fan

    I just got rid of a 1989 Eddie Bauer edition that finally lost the tranny at 353k 9with just basic maintenance and with a motor that still ran good, had her hauled away and went back out and bought a used 1996 clean with low milage,very confortable to travel in and are not so bad on fuel 20 mpg or so in the city. Extremely realiable and I have not been stranded ever in a Aerostar. If Ford would bring them back I would be the first in line.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By rick from Eugene Oregon
    Owns this car
    November 13, 2009

    Best vehicle I've ever had..

    Bought my Ford used with 39000 miles on it in 98' and it just turned 189,000 mi!!! Original motor and tranny. Can't beat that..Still runs strong and everything works fine..So who cares?
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 1996 Ford Aerostar?

The 1996 Ford Aerostar is available in 2 trim levels:

  • (1 style)
  • XLT (3 styles)

What is the MPG of the 1996 Ford Aerostar?

The 1996 Ford Aerostar offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 1996 Ford Aerostar reliable?

The 1996 Ford Aerostar has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1996 Ford Aerostar owners.

Is the 1996 Ford Aerostar a good Cargo Van?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1996 Ford Aerostar. 83.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.1 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.3
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.1
  • Value: 4.3
  • Exterior: 4.0
  • Reliability: 4.5
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