How many people own or have owned an Aerostar? - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

**BrooklynBay** · 11-02-2007, 01:56 AM

From reading various posts over the years, it seems that a lot of people either own, have owned, or know somebody that owns an Aerostar. A lot of people use them for parts to repair their Ranger, Explorer, etc. I have an 88, 89, 93, 95, and 96. What does everybody else have?

*cybergasm* · 11-02-2007, 10:14 AM

Never Owned one but have driven one at one time tho

**BrooklynBay** · 11-02-2007, 10:30 AM

How would you compare it to other Ford trucks, and vans?

**BrooklynBay** · 11-02-2007, 10:49 AM

This link explains the history of the Aerostar: http://www.ford-aerostar.info/history/

*aldive* · 11-02-2007, 10:53 AM

Friends don't let friends own minivans

**BrooklynBay** · 11-02-2007, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aldive

Friends don't let friends own minivans

What about when it's converted into a Ranger?

*x92Exploder* · 11-02-2007, 11:29 AM

Thats definitely redneck there, is that yours Brooklyn?

**BrooklynBay** · 11-02-2007, 03:20 PM

No, this isn't mine. I saw this in the fun hump day photos thread.

*kfkodiak* · 11-02-2007, 07:13 PM

My parents had a '96 for several years. They replaced it in '03 with an Explorer Limited, shortly after I bought my Explorer. (I guess I was a bad influence)

*jimbo74* · 11-02-2007, 08:28 PM

we had a new 86 aerostar... it died shortly after i got my license, i was stupider then, and nuetral drops are bad! it had over 180k on it, everything original

*glfredrick* · 11-02-2007, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aldive

Friends don't let friends own minivans

Aw shucks, Al... I've had two. Just Rangers with a van body.

*FireZapper* · 11-02-2007, 08:39 PM

Yep

Computer governed at 99 mph.

had it for 10 years and 135,000 miles. Bought it in Maine, shipped to england, shipped back to the states.

*x92Exploder* · 11-02-2007, 09:42 PM

Oh and Brooklyn that aerostar my mom is gettin she thinks is a 93

**MountaineerGreen** · 11-02-2007, 10:26 PM

My parents had a Green 1994 extended length rear like the one pictured above- ran great, put 100+ on it with no problems whatseover. Rode like a log wagon though

**BrooklynBay** · 11-03-2007, 10:49 PM

Firezapper, the red extended one above looks like an 89-91 model. What year is it? The front grill is an 88, and the rims, and bumpers are an 89. The headlights, and parking lights are 86-91.

*Stic-o* · 11-03-2007, 10:55 PM

My father in law used to have a cargo one which finally died and he replaced it with a F150, which he says is to big now.

When I was in high shool a friend of mine had a extended one they he took all the seats out of and it had a 4.0 in it. It hauled ass!!!! We beat the crap out of it and then it burnt to the ground one day

**Blee1099** · 11-03-2007, 10:56 PM

Parents had a 93 Red one, ran for quite a long time till the tranny kept blowing seals back to back in a period of 4 months back in 02-03

**SVO** · 11-04-2007, 12:51 AM

Had a dark blue metalic 1989 shortie, hmmmmm let me see if I can find...........

Ummm nope, Ihave a pic or two on 35mm but none on the pooter, bought it with 70k miles and drove it till almost 200k, used it to transport my mountain bikes to and from the races and as a daily commuter.

Jeff -

*Charlie* · 11-04-2007, 04:42 AM

There are alot of people here who have...but I have not..and probably never will.

*FireZapper* · 11-04-2007, 05:57 AM

Mine was an 89, 3.0 2wd.

11-02-2007, 01:56 AM	#1
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 28,997 Vehicle Specs	How many people own or have owned an Aerostar? From reading various posts over the years, it seems that a lot of people either own, have owned, or know somebody that owns an Aerostar. A lot of people use them for parts to repair their Ranger, Explorer, etc. I have an 88, 89, 93, 95, and 96. What does everybody else have? __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Last edited by BrooklynBay; 08-26-2008 at 08:48 PM.

11-02-2007, 10:30 AM	#3
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 28,997 Vehicle Specs	How would you compare it to other Ford trucks, and vans? __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum.

11-02-2007, 10:49 AM	#4
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 28,997 Vehicle Specs	This link explains the history of the Aerostar: http://www.ford-aerostar.info/history/ __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum.

11-02-2007, 10:53 AM	#5
aldive Elite Explorer Sarasota, Florida 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,208 Vehicle Specs	Friends don't let friends own minivans __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30

11-02-2007, 11:29 AM	#7
x92Exploder Explorer Supporter :) McClure, Pa. 96 Explorer XLT Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,595 Vehicle Specs	Thats definitely redneck there, is that yours Brooklyn? __________________ -Glen- 96 EXPLORER XLT 4X4 4.0 OHV Auto BWM Leathers 31" BFG A/T's 00 Explorer XLT 4X4 4.0 SOHC

11-02-2007, 03:20 PM	#8
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 28,997 Vehicle Specs	No, this isn't mine. I saw this in the fun hump day photos thread. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum.

11-02-2007, 07:13 PM	#9
kfkodiak Gone to the dark side... '09 JK Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 737 Vehicle Specs	My parents had a '96 for several years. They replaced it in '03 with an Explorer Limited, shortly after I bought my Explorer. (I guess I was a bad influence) __________________ Six forward gears, one clutch pedal, two solid axles and a V6 from a minivan.

11-02-2007, 08:28 PM	#10
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,627 Vehicle Specs*	we had a new 86 aerostar... it died shortly after i got my license, i was stupider then, and nuetral drops are bad! it had over 180k on it, everything original __________________ My Truck

11-02-2007, 08:39 PM	#12
FireZapper Wheel it, Fix it, REPEAT Columbia Pa. 93 Sport Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 452 Vehicle Specs	Yep Computer governed at 99 mph. had it for 10 years and 135,000 miles. Bought it in Maine, shipped to england, shipped back to the states. __________________ My Elite 93 Sport FW HP Dana 44 and 8.8, Stubbler, WH 5.5 springs, warrior shackles, 36 TSL/37 Boggers, 513's, Spooled front and Welded rear, BBP cage, bumper and sliders.

11-02-2007, 09:42 PM	#13
x92Exploder Explorer Supporter :) McClure, Pa. 96 Explorer XLT Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,595 Vehicle Specs	Oh and Brooklyn that aerostar my mom is gettin she thinks is a 93 __________________ -Glen- 96 EXPLORER XLT 4X4 4.0 OHV Auto BWM Leathers 31" BFG A/T's 00 Explorer XLT 4X4 4.0 SOHC

11-02-2007, 10:26 PM	#14
MountaineerGreen Stock - Lifted - Stock North East Arkansas 2001 5.0 MX4 Off Road Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,350 Vehicle Specs	My parents had a Green 1994 extended length rear like the one pictured above- ran great, put 100+ on it with no problems whatseover. Rode like a log wagon though __________________ -Evan Mugshot - Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors - 91 Explorer/Buggy Last edited by MountaineerGreen; 11-03-2007 at 10:56 PM.

11-03-2007, 10:49 PM	#15
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 28,997 Vehicle Specs	Firezapper, the red extended one above looks like an 89-91 model. What year is it? The front grill is an 88, and the rims, and bumpers are an 89. The headlights, and parking lights are 86-91. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum.

11-03-2007, 10:55 PM	#16
Stic-o Moon Crawler Tujunga, CA '99 EX, '05 f150, '02 S60 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 9,831 Vehicle Specs	My father in law used to have a cargo one which finally died and he replaced it with a F150, which he says is to big now. When I was in high shool a friend of mine had a extended one they he took all the seats out of and it had a 4.0 in it. It hauled ass!!!! We beat the crap out of it and then it burnt to the ground one day __________________ '99 Explorer XL 4X4= Crawler! AKA: the JP Mobile '05 F150 SuperCrew= Crawler Hauler '02 Volvo S60=Hauler of the "crawler" '03 14' Big Tex Trailer= Hauler

11-03-2007, 10:56 PM	#17
Blee1099 Mean Moderator Elkridge, MD 91 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,911 Vehicle Specs	Parents had a 93 Red one, ran for quite a long time till the tranny kept blowing seals back to back in a period of 4 months back in 02-03 __________________ Support the forum, Join the Elite Today Lifts & Biggest Tire fitment Custom Made & Forum Decals Stickers - New Decals Added on page 1 Forum Hoodies

11-04-2007, 12:51 AM	#18
SVO Moderator Bastrop/Austin, Tx Turbocharged Navajo LX Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 7,806 Vehicle Specs	Had a dark blue metalic 1989 shortie, hmmmmm let me see if I can find........... Ummm nope, Ihave a pic or two on 35mm but none on the pooter, bought it with 70k miles and drove it till almost 200k, used it to transport my mountain bikes to and from the races and as a daily commuter. Jeff - __________________ People don’t write anymore, they blog; instead of talking, they text; no punctuation, no grammar. LOL this and LMFAO that. You know it just seems to me that it’s just a bunch of stupid people psuedo-communicating with a bunch of other stupid people in a proto-language that resembles more what cavemen used to speak than the King’s English.

11-04-2007, 04:42 AM	#19
Charlie Elite Explorer Wisconsin 2000 XLT Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,484 Vehicle Specs	There are alot of people here who have...but I have not..and probably never will. __________________ Link to lift and max tire size info 1996 Sport 2000 XLT 1995 F-150 1987 F-150 XLT "The General"

11-04-2007, 05:57 AM	#20
FireZapper Wheel it, Fix it, REPEAT Columbia Pa. 93 Sport Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 452 Vehicle Specs	Mine was an 89, 3.0 2wd. __________________ My Elite 93 Sport FW HP Dana 44 and 8.8, Stubbler, WH 5.5 springs, warrior shackles, 36 TSL/37 Boggers, 513's, Spooled front and Welded rear, BBP cage, bumper and sliders.