1997 Ford Aerostar XLT specs & colors
Mini-van, Passenger
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
Mocha
Medium Grey
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
$2,415
Starting MSRP
- manual lumbar support
- seat-back map pockets
- privacy glass
See more detail $2,415
Starting MSRP
- manual lumbar support
- seat-back map pockets
- privacy glass
- tilt steering wheel
- speed control
- elect rear window defroster
- pwr door locks/windows/mirrors
- elect AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette
- luggage rack
- 4.0L engine
$3,355
Starting MSRP
- high capacity air cond & heater
- luggage rack
- aluminum wheels
See more detail $3,355
Starting MSRP
- high capacity air cond & heater
- luggage rack
- aluminum wheels
- manual lumbar support
- seat-back map pockets
- privacy glass
- tilt steering wheel
- speed control
- elect rear window defroster
- pwr door locks/windows/ mirrors
- elect AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette
- 4.0L engine
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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16 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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152 hp
140 hp Horsepower
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7
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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10.28 x -TBD- 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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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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16 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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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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167 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Volume
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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48 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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47 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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48 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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28 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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60 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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86 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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N/A
Step Up Height - Side
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N/A
Step Up Height - Front
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N/A
Side Door Opening Width
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N/A
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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25 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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73 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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190 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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119 in
Wheelbase
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N/A
Third Hip Room
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62 in
Third Shoulder Room
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40 in
Third Leg Room
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39 in
Third Head Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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60 in
Second Shoulder Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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38 in
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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7
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 Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Suspension
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Ford Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Independent SLA
Axle Type - Front
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Variable Rate 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 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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14 x 6.0 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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5,360 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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3,827 lbs
Curb Weight
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5,600 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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410 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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4,100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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410 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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4,100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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8,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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1,533 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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1,533 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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3,827 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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1,769 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,058 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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