SO YOU WANT A FORD AEROSTAR?

[@nt16340]

Those are the coolest looking 90s van in my opinion

[@TheQuirkyGarage1999]

they were lauchned in 86......

[@superb334]

@@TheQuirkyGarage1999 …and sold through the 90s.

[@cdos9186]

@@superb334 They had to have sold well to be still available for a whole 10 years before being replaced by the Windstar.

[@randallpickens5690]

We have a 1994 Ford Aerostar XL van with the 3.0 Liter engine, which is more powerful than the 2.3 Liter engines they had in earlier Aerostars. We have owned ours since 1998. I still drive it while at our summer home. Our kids grew up traveling in it in the summers and now my granddaughter rides in it. I love that the rear seats pull out easily and I can haul various items in it. Since I have owned it, it sits for the school year and is only driven in the summers. In about 1999 we had some troubles with it stopping after stomping on the gas. After stopping at about five Ford dealerships and having different electrical components replaced, with the issue happening again, we took it to an alley mechanic at someone’s recommendation and he shortly diagnosed it at the fuel pump seizing. After the fuel pump replacement, it ran great for many years, until at someone’s recommendation I had the transmission filter and fluid replaced. Not long after, the transmission went out and we had to put about $2000 into the repair. That was about 12 years ago and the Aerostar keeps cruising. After the fuel pump issue, someone recommended putting SeaFoam in the gas tank. I regularly put a can in when I do the last fill up before parking the van for the school year. I also change the oil at that time. I disconnect the battery and nearly every summer after reconnecting the van starts right up after setting for ten months. During the COVID-19 pandemic it sat for 22 months without being operated and still started up fine. It now has over 230,000 miles. I love my little green Aerostar.

[@johnjohnson7092]

I looked in my haynes manual and swapped in a digital gauge cluster by wiring the pigtails together properly. I'm the first to do it in entire history I think. It works good.

[@randallpickens5690]

Same color as mine, but mine doesn’t have the pin stripes. We have a 1994 Ford Aerostar XL van with the 3.0 Liter engine, which is more powerful than the 2.3 Liter engines they had in earlier Aerostars. We have owned ours since 1998. I still drive it while at our summer home. Our kids grew up traveling in it in the summers and now my granddaughter rides in it. I love that the rear seats pull out easily and I can haul various items in it. Since I have owned it, it sits for the school year and is only driven in the summers. In about 1999 we had some troubles with it stopping after stomping on the gas. After stopping at about five Ford dealerships and having different electrical components replaced, with the issue happening again, we took it to an alley mechanic at someone’s recommendation and he shortly diagnosed it at the fuel pump seizing. After the fuel pump replacement, it ran great for many years, until at someone’s recommendation I had the transmission filter and fluid replaced. Not long after, the transmission went out and we had to put about $2000 into the repair. That was about 12 years ago and the Aerostar keeps cruising. After the fuel pump issue, someone recommended putting SeaFoam in the gas tank. I regularly put a can in when I do the last fill up before parking the van for the school year. I also change the oil at that time. I disconnect the battery and nearly every summer after reconnecting the van starts right up after setting for ten months. During the COVID-19 pandemic it sat for 22 months without being operated and still started up fine. It now has over 230,000 miles. I love my little green Aerostar.😅

[@RobiticDuck]

Omg finally! Found someone who has the same trim, year and paint that I'm so nostalgic for! My first ever auto detailing memory was my grandfather and I cleaning up their van before selling it. Also, great Fitment Industries parody/shout out with this video. Love it.

[@RexJoestar69]

Aw thanks for sharing your memory with your grandfather. Our van is still running and passed ca smog albeit cosmetic damage is there. I don't have the editing skills of FI but I tried haha

[@randallpickens5690]

Mine is the same color, but with no pin stripes.We have a 1994 Ford Aerostar XL van with the 3.0 Liter engine, which is more powerful than the 2.3 Liter engines they had in earlier Aerostars. We have owned ours since 1998. I still drive it while at our summer home. Our kids grew up traveling in it in the summers and now my granddaughter rides in it. I love that the rear seats pull out easily and I can haul various items in it. Since I have owned it, it sits for the school year and is only driven in the summers. In about 1999 we had some troubles with it stopping after stomping on the gas. After stopping at about five Ford dealerships and having different electrical components replaced, with the issue happening again, we took it to an alley mechanic at someone’s recommendation and he shortly diagnosed it at the fuel pump seizing. After the fuel pump replacement, it ran great for many years, until at someone’s recommendation I had the transmission filter and fluid replaced. Not long after, the transmission went out and we had to put about $2000 into the repair. That was about 12 years ago and the Aerostar keeps cruising. After the fuel pump issue, someone recommended putting SeaFoam in the gas tank. I regularly put a can in when I do the last fill up before parking the van for the school year. I also change the oil at that time. I disconnect the battery and nearly every summer after reconnecting the van starts right up after setting for ten months. During the COVID-19 pandemic it sat for 22 months without being operated and still started up fine. It now has over 230,000 miles. I love my little green Aerostar.

[@98svt25]

I remember my dad bought one just a few years ago it was the XLT model. Man that 4.0l hauls ass once you give it half throttle 👍👍👍💪💪💪

[@randallpickens5690]

We have a 1994 Ford Aerostar XL van with the 3.0 Liter engine, which is more powerful than the 2.3 Liter engines they had in earlier Aerostars. We have owned ours since 1998. I still drive it while at our summer home. Our kids grew up traveling in it in the summers and now my granddaughter rides in it. I love that the rear seats pull out easily and I can haul various items in it. Since I have owned it, it sits for the school year and is only driven in the summers. In about 1999 we had some troubles with it stopping after stomping on the gas. After stopping at about five Ford dealerships and having different electrical components replaced, with the issue happening again, we took it to an alley mechanic at someone’s recommendation and he shortly diagnosed it at the fuel pump seizing. After the fuel pump replacement, it ran great for many years, until at someone’s recommendation I had the transmission filter and fluid replaced. Not long after, the transmission went out and we had to put about $2000 into the repair. That was about 12 years ago and the Aerostar keeps cruising. After the fuel pump issue, someone recommended putting SeaFoam in the gas tank. I regularly put a can in when I do the last fill up before parking the van for the school year. I also change the oil at that time. I disconnect the battery and nearly every summer after reconnecting the van starts right up after setting for ten months. During the COVID-19 pandemic it sat for 22 months without being operated and still started up fine. It now has over 230,000 miles. I love my little green Aerostar.

[@thomasfletcher4765]

I have a 93 , great rig !

[@randallpickens5690]

We have a 1994 Ford Aerostar XL van with the 3.0 Liter engine, which is more powerful than the 2.3 Liter engines they had in earlier Aerostars. We have owned ours since 1998. I still drive it while at our summer home. Our kids grew up traveling in it in the summers and now my granddaughter rides in it. I love that the rear seats pull out easily and I can haul various items in it. Since I have owned it, it sits for the school year and is only driven in the summers. In about 1999 we had some troubles with it stopping after stomping on the gas. After stopping at about five Ford dealerships and having different electrical components replaced, with the issue happening again, we took it to an alley mechanic at someone’s recommendation and he shortly diagnosed it at the fuel pump seizing. After the fuel pump replacement, it ran great for many years, until at someone’s recommendation I had the transmission filter and fluid replaced. Not long after, the transmission went out and we had to put about $2000 into the repair. That was about 12 years ago and the Aerostar keeps cruising. After the fuel pump issue, someone recommended putting SeaFoam in the gas tank. I regularly put a can in when I do the last fill up before parking the van for the school year. I also change the oil at that time. I disconnect the battery and nearly every summer after reconnecting the van starts right up after setting for ten months. During the COVID-19 pandemic it sat for 22 months without being operated and still started up fine. It now has over 230,000 miles. I love my little green Aerostar.

[@blackbird7795]

I just bought me one for $400 and it runs and works perfect

[@solidtron1965]

How is everything going while maintaining it? Is it really hard to find parts for this car?

[@blackbird7795]

@@solidtron1965 nah bro i find parts online easy or on offer up

[@thomasfletcher4765]

Bought mine for 350 back in July , only repairs I had to do on it was the ignition tumbler and water pump . Has not left me stranded yet

[@randallpickens5690]

We have a 1994 Ford Aerostar XL van with the 3.0 Liter engine, which is more powerful than the 2.3 Liter engines they had in earlier Aerostars. We have owned ours since 1998. I still drive it while at our summer home. Our kids grew up traveling in it in the summers and now my granddaughter rides in it. I love that the rear seats pull out easily and I can haul various items in it. Since I have owned it, it sits for the school year and is only driven in the summers. In about 1999 we had some troubles with it stopping after stomping on the gas. After stopping at about five Ford dealerships and having different electrical components replaced, with the issue happening again, we took it to an alley mechanic at someone’s recommendation and he shortly diagnosed it at the fuel pump seizing. After the fuel pump replacement, it ran great for many years, until at someone’s recommendation I had the transmission filter and fluid replaced. Not long after, the transmission went out and we had to put about $2000 into the repair. That was about 12 years ago and the Aerostar keeps cruising. After the fuel pump issue, someone recommended putting SeaFoam in the gas tank. I regularly put a can in when I do the last fill up before parking the van for the school year. I also change the oil at that time. I disconnect the battery and nearly every summer after reconnecting the van starts right up after setting for ten months. During the COVID-19 pandemic it sat for 22 months without being operated and still started up fine. It now has over 230,000 miles. I love my little green Aerostar.

[@xXEvangelXx]

Fuck yeah I do, Ioved this thing when I was a kid

[@randallpickens5690]

We have a 1994 Ford Aerostar XL van with the 3.0 Liter engine, which is more powerful than the 2.3 Liter engines they had in earlier Aerostars. We have owned ours since 1998. I still drive it while at our summer home. Our kids grew up traveling in it in the summers and now my granddaughter rides in it. I love that the rear seats pull out easily and I can haul various items in it. Since I have owned it, it sits for the school year and is only driven in the summers. In about 1999 we had some troubles with it stopping after stomping on the gas. After stopping at about five Ford dealerships and having different electrical components replaced, with the issue happening again, we took it to an alley mechanic at someone’s recommendation and he shortly diagnosed it at the fuel pump seizing. After the fuel pump replacement, it ran great for many years, until at someone’s recommendation I had the transmission filter and fluid replaced. Not long after, the transmission went out and we had to put about $2000 into the repair. That was about 12 years ago and the Aerostar keeps cruising. After the fuel pump issue, someone recommended putting SeaFoam in the gas tank. I regularly put a can in when I do the last fill up before parking the van for the school year. I also change the oil at that time. I disconnect the battery and nearly every summer after reconnecting the van starts right up after setting for ten months. During the COVID-19 pandemic it sat for 22 months without being operated and still started up fine. It now has over 230,000 miles. I love my little green Aerostar.

[@codezalo5773]

I'm trying to make mine run as smooth as yours but there's just not much else I can do to it, I have a 97

[@marcusrhodes5732]

I made my mind up I want one. gonna make it a sleeper with everything in it oh yeah

[@randallpickens5690]

Did you get an Aerostar? We have a 1994 Ford Aerostar XL van with the 3.0 Liter engine, which is more powerful than the 2.3 Liter engines they had in earlier Aerostars. We have owned ours since 1998. I still drive it while at our summer home. Our kids grew up traveling in it in the summers and now my granddaughter rides in it. I love that the rear seats pull out easily and I can haul various items in it. Since I have owned it, it sits for the school year and is only driven in the summers. In about 1999 we had some troubles with it stopping after stomping on the gas. After stopping at about five Ford dealerships and having different electrical components replaced, with the issue happening again, we took it to an alley mechanic at someone’s recommendation and he shortly diagnosed it at the fuel pump seizing. After the fuel pump replacement, it ran great for many years, until at someone’s recommendation I had the transmission filter and fluid replaced. Not long after, the transmission went out and we had to put about $2000 into the repair. That was about 12 years ago and the Aerostar keeps cruising. After the fuel pump issue, someone recommended putting SeaFoam in the gas tank. I regularly put a can in when I do the last fill up before parking the van for the school year. I also change the oil at that time. I disconnect the battery and nearly every summer after reconnecting the van starts right up after setting for ten months. During the COVID-19 pandemic it sat for 22 months without being operated and still started up fine. It now has over 230,000 miles. I love my little green Aerostar.

[@costcocombopizza8229]

Think I might get one for camping. My parents are going to be pissed at me for getting 🤭. Going to put some rally armor splash guards, decals, light bar, rear dust deflector and idk what else just for the heck of it.

[@RexJoestar69]

Lol do it, better to do it and get in trouble than not getting what you want

[@costcocombopizza8229]

@@RexJoestar69 unfortunately its probably been sold already, since the seller hasn't replied within 2 days.

[@jimmyconway7554]

iv had 3 in my life time so i can help if you guys run into problems with them... i know the like my wife lolol let me know.....

[@woodyvan6047]

I have a 95 love it:..... take it to art shows... great vid👍

[@jimmyconway7554]

i gots a 1995 painted it black an call it the murder van... lolol love my 95 still alive hahahaaa

[@thehoodratmessiah]

I also have a 95. Paid $1000 for it. Best money i have ever spent

[@randallpickens5690]

We have a 1994 Ford Aerostar XL van with the 3.0 Liter engine, which is more powerful than the 2.3 Liter engines they had in earlier Aerostars. We have owned ours since 1998. I still drive it while at our summer home. Our kids grew up traveling in it in the summers and now my granddaughter rides in it. I love that the rear seats pull out easily and I can haul various items in it. Since I have owned it, it sits for the school year and is only driven in the summers. In about 1999 we had some troubles with it stopping after stomping on the gas. After stopping at about five Ford dealerships and having different electrical components replaced, with the issue happening again, we took it to an alley mechanic at someone’s recommendation and he shortly diagnosed it at the fuel pump seizing. After the fuel pump replacement, it ran great for many years, until at someone’s recommendation I had the transmission filter and fluid replaced. Not long after, the transmission went out and we had to put about $2000 into the repair. That was about 12 years ago and the Aerostar keeps cruising. After the fuel pump issue, someone recommended putting SeaFoam in the gas tank. I regularly put a can in when I do the last fill up before parking the van for the school year. I also change the oil at that time. I disconnect the battery and nearly every summer after reconnecting the van starts right up after setting for ten months. During the COVID-19 pandemic it sat for 22 months without being operated and still started up fine. It now has over 230,000 miles. I love my little green Aerostar.

[@lightzout7239]

I think I made a baby in one of those lol

[@RexJoestar69]

Shit you can fit a mattress in the back with the seats out

[@Lucid_Waking]

Ha wow. Posted four days ago. Interesting. I'm looking at two of these, wondering how easy it is to find parts. How long have you had yours?

[@RexJoestar69]

Had it since 93, it is my dads. Spare parts shouldn't be hard to find

[@GrassManKey]

@@RexJoestar69 yeah like a windshield...

[@RexJoestar69]

@@GrassManKey That's part of the style

[@jimmyconway7554]

rockauto.com i get all my parts for mine

[@randallpickens5690]

We have a 1994 Ford Aerostar XL van with the 3.0 Liter engine, which is more powerful than the 2.3 Liter engines they had in earlier Aerostars. We have owned ours since 1998. I still drive it while at our summer home. Our kids grew up traveling in it in the summers and now my granddaughter rides in it. I love that the rear seats pull out easily and I can haul various items in it. Since I have owned it, it sits for the school year and is only driven in the summers. In about 1999 we had some troubles with it stopping after stomping on the gas. After stopping at about five Ford dealerships and having different electrical components replaced, with the issue happening again, we took it to an alley mechanic at someone’s recommendation and he shortly diagnosed it at the fuel pump seizing. After the fuel pump replacement, it ran great for many years, until at someone’s recommendation I had the transmission filter and fluid replaced. Not long after, the transmission went out and we had to put about $2000 into the repair. That was about 12 years ago and the Aerostar keeps cruising. After the fuel pump issue, someone recommended putting SeaFoam in the gas tank. I regularly put a can in when I do the last fill up before parking the van for the school year. I also change the oil at that time. I disconnect the battery and nearly every summer after reconnecting the van starts right up after setting for ten months. During the COVID-19 pandemic it sat for 22 months without being operated and still started up fine. It now has over 230,000 miles. I love my little green Aerostar.

[@themagicboy6548]

nice engine access

[@johnjohnson7092]

My m50d Aerostar is precious. The exhaust is much louder.

[@randallpickens5690]

We have a 1994 Ford Aerostar XL van with the 3.0 Liter engine, which is more powerful than the 2.3 Liter engines they had in earlier Aerostars. We have owned ours since 1998. I still drive it while at our summer home. Our kids grew up traveling in it in the summers and now my granddaughter rides in it. I love that the rear seats pull out easily and I can haul various items in it. Since I have owned it, it sits for the school year and is only driven in the summers. In about 1999 we had some troubles with it stopping after stomping on the gas. After stopping at about five Ford dealerships and having different electrical components replaced, with the issue happening again, we took it to an alley mechanic at someone’s recommendation and he shortly diagnosed it at the fuel pump seizing. After the fuel pump replacement, it ran great for many years, until at someone’s recommendation I had the transmission filter and fluid replaced. Not long after, the transmission went out and we had to put about $2000 into the repair. That was about 12 years ago and the Aerostar keeps cruising. After the fuel pump issue, someone recommended putting SeaFoam in the gas tank. I regularly put a can in when I do the last fill up before parking the van for the school year. I also change the oil at that time. I disconnect the battery and nearly every summer after reconnecting the van starts right up after setting for ten months. During the COVID-19 pandemic it sat for 22 months without being operated and still started up fine. It now has over 230,000 miles. I love my little green Aerostar.

[@johnjohnson7092]

@@randallpickens5690 Thank you for writing your heartwarming story about your Aerostar. The 2.3 was only an option from 1986 to 1987 before it was discontinued because it was grossly underpowered.

[@johnjohnson7092]

@@randallpickens5690 My Aerostar is also in storage as I have temporarily lost my drivers license for medical reasons, it always starts up even after I leave it for a couple months, as expected. I plan to make a video of it once it's back on the road.

[@kevinbasden9896]

I'll give you 350 bucks for this. At 127,000 to 150,000 miles they need a head job. I know I've had five of these. They're hard to get bumpers for because the bumpers always get broken when you bump them they're plastic. First gear goes out in the transmission at about 115,000 to 125,000 MI. Parts are becoming extremely scarce. If you'd like to sell it to me put a reply and I'll get the notification.

[@RexJoestar69]

Unfortunately we sold it to the junkyard for 1000

[@juanalonso2747]

Guess I’m lucky Mines sitting at 221k with no head or transmission issues , did have to replace the water pump and alternator. Bumpers are half gone with cracks 🤣

[@randallpickens5690]

We have a 1994 Ford Aerostar XL van with the 3.0 Liter engine, which is more powerful than the 2.3 Liter engines they had in earlier Aerostars. We have owned ours since 1998. I still drive it while at our summer home. Our kids grew up traveling in it in the summers and now my granddaughter rides in it. I love that the rear seats pull out easily and I can haul various items in it. Since I have owned it, it sits for the school year and is only driven in the summers. In about 1999 we had some troubles with it stopping after stomping on the gas. After stopping at about five Ford dealerships and having different electrical components replaced, with the issue happening again, we took it to an alley mechanic at someone’s recommendation and he shortly diagnosed it at the fuel pump seizing. After the fuel pump replacement, it ran great for many years, until at someone’s recommendation I had the transmission filter and fluid replaced. Not long after, the transmission went out and we had to put about $2000 into the repair. That was about 12 years ago and the Aerostar keeps cruising. After the fuel pump issue, someone recommended putting SeaFoam in the gas tank. I regularly put a can in when I do the last fill up before parking the van for the school year. I also change the oil at that time. I disconnect the battery and nearly every summer after reconnecting the van starts right up after setting for ten months. During the COVID-19 pandemic it sat for 22 months without being operated and still started up fine. It now has over 230,000 miles. I love my little green Aerostar.

[@kevinbasden9896]

I love my aerostar too I have a 91 3.0 it's a great car.@@randallpickens5690

[@kevinbasden9896]

I had a head gasket issue and it started to burn coolant so I checked the oil to make sure it was okay and put some bars leak in the engine coolant and it cured the head gasket problem immediately.

[@kairok5225]

This is 😆

[@zackr.756]

I thought all those burnt to the ground already. They are a fire hazard

[@thomasfletcher4765]

In what way ? I have a 93 and no issues

[@randallpickens5690]

We have a 1994 Ford Aerostar XL van with the 3.0 Liter engine, which is more powerful than the 2.3 Liter engines they had in earlier Aerostars. We have owned ours since 1998. I still drive it while at our summer home. Our kids grew up traveling in it in the summers and now my granddaughter rides in it. I love that the rear seats pull out easily and I can haul various items in it. Since I have owned it, it sits for the school year and is only driven in the summers. In about 1999 we had some troubles with it stopping after stomping on the gas. After stopping at about five Ford dealerships and having different electrical components replaced, with the issue happening again, we took it to an alley mechanic at someone’s recommendation and he shortly diagnosed it at the fuel pump seizing. After the fuel pump replacement, it ran great for many years, until at someone’s recommendation I had the transmission filter and fluid replaced. Not long after, the transmission went out and we had to put about $2000 into the repair. That was about 12 years ago and the Aerostar keeps cruising. After the fuel pump issue, someone recommended putting SeaFoam in the gas tank. I regularly put a can in when I do the last fill up before parking the van for the school year. I also change the oil at that time. I disconnect the battery and nearly every summer after reconnecting the van starts right up after setting for ten months. During the COVID-19 pandemic it sat for 22 months without being operated and still started up fine. It now has over 230,000 miles. I love my little green Aerostar.

[@WizzRacing]

Good luck finding Front and rear plastic bumpers... They don't exist... And don't get me started on the 3.0....It liked to blow head gaskets...Why the next 3 I bought had 4.0 in them. As they were extended vans..One was even AWD...

[@bayfinest1938]

3.0 are the better engine my has almost 300k milage

[@bayfinest1938]

Pick n pull has bunch of them

[@randallpickens5690]

We have a 1994 Ford Aerostar XL van with the 3.0 Liter engine, which is more powerful than the 2.3 Liter engines they had in earlier Aerostars. We have owned ours since 1998. I still drive it while at our summer home. Our kids grew up traveling in it in the summers and now my granddaughter rides in it. I love that the rear seats pull out easily and I can haul various items in it. Since I have owned it, it sits for the school year and is only driven in the summers. In about 1999 we had some troubles with it stopping after stomping on the gas. After stopping at about five Ford dealerships and having different electrical components replaced, with the issue happening again, we took it to an alley mechanic at someone’s recommendation and he shortly diagnosed it at the fuel pump seizing. After the fuel pump replacement, it ran great for many years, until at someone’s recommendation I had the transmission filter and fluid replaced. Not long after, the transmission went out and we had to put about $2000 into the repair. That was about 12 years ago and the Aerostar keeps cruising. After the fuel pump issue, someone recommended putting SeaFoam in the gas tank. I regularly put a can in when I do the last fill up before parking the van for the school year. I also change the oil at that time. I disconnect the battery and nearly every summer after reconnecting the van starts right up after setting for ten months. During the COVID-19 pandemic it sat for 22 months without being operated and still started up fine. It now has over 230,000 miles. I love my little green Aerostar.

[@thewhomphlew]

what rims?

[@RexJoestar69]

No idea to be honest, my dad replaced it years ago.

[@PacoOtis]

Why the horrible music? Did an adult review this video prior to release?

[@RexJoestar69]

Thanks for letting me know, no adult reviewed this. This was just blindly uploaded. Such an educated guess!

[@commonconservative7551]

i think everyone should remove the air conditioning from their cars/vans i have no idea how you all can put up with it in your homes and those horrible 7/11's you nearly die from walking into OR out of sheesh , you'all are a totally different animal ------- > lol