1997 Ford Aerostar specs & colors
Mini-van, Cargo
MSRP
- 119" WB
- $17,235
- 119" WB XLT
- $17,925
- 119" WB XLT Ext
- $20,865
- 119" WB XLT Ext 4WD
- $23,950
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Crystal Blue
Medium Grey
Packages
$1,520
Starting MSRP
- speed control
- tilt steering wheel
- elect AM/FM stereo
See more detail $1,520
Starting MSRP
- speed control
- tilt steering wheel
- elect AM/FM stereo
- air cond
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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17 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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140 hp
Horsepower
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2
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.3 x 1.6 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Rear Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Power
Brake Type
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Electrical
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95
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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160 @ 2750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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140 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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3.0L/182
Displacement
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Transmission Overdrive Switch
A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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17 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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11.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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141 ft³
Cargo Volume
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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49 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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48 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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86 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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N/A
Step Up Height - Side
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N/A
Step Up Height - Front
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32 in
Side Door Opening Width
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44 in
Side Door Opening Height
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51 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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45 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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6 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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6 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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24 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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27 in
Overhang, Front
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72 in
Height, Overall
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Length, Overall
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175 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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119 in
Wheelbase
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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57 in
Front Hip Room
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60 in
Front Shoulder Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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2
Passenger Capacity
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Steering
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44 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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42 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Power
Steering Type
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Suspension
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Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Independent SLA
Axle Type - Front
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Coil
Suspension Type - Rear
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Coil
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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15 x 4.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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14 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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14 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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T135/70D15
Spare Tire Size
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P215/75R14SL
Rear Tire Size
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P215/75R14SL
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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5,300 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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5,495 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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390 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,900 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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7,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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1,886 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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1,886 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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3,414 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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1,395 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,019 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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3,414 lbs
Curb Weight
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