Ford Aerostar XLT 1995, 7 passenger van (South Anchorage)
Low Low Low Miles for its age - Odometer Reading: 88,577 as of this writing. I do run around in it when the need arises for a big van.
I am the second owner of the Aerostar. I was going to keep it, and was having work & maintenance done on it, when I ran across a truck I liked, now I have too many vehicles. The Aerostar is in excellent condition for its age (see photos, no rust). The van has the essentials of what I would expect from a modern van -- button touch operation all within hand reach. This van has plenty of space to haul cargo - with or without seats, and plenty of space for the family and passengers plus their camping & hunting gear. Non Smoking, Pet free -- we did not use to van to transport family pets.
My selling price (cash only) will vary between the two below -- KBB says for Fair condition: $3151.00, and Very Good Condition for: $3511.00). I am just a little bit negotiable on the price but not by much since I put a lot of work into it already since purchasing (pretty much just getting back what I put into it).
- $2900.00 without fixing the cylinder that is missing (my mechanic tells me it can be in a few spots, he needs his engine diagnoser hook-up thingie). Despite one cylinder missing, with recent tune up & maintenance, this car just keeps going and is very dependable transportation. To compensate for the missing cylinder at the stops; I just add a touch of gas while holding my foot down on the brake. All in all, this Aerostar is an enjoyable ride.
- $3350.00 with problem of missing cylinder fixed.
The scanned Original Sticker Price (see photo) from Dealership shows:
(Note: the standard equipment are all fully functional except for one item, a cylinder, as previously mentioned above)
4.0 L EFI
V6 Engine (still really speedy with one cylinder missing)
Electronic 4 Wheel Drive
Automatic Overdrive (O/D) Transmission
Driver side air bag,
Speed Control/Tilt Wheel
Tinted windows for the back
Sliding Right & Left Side Windows
All the windows are clean of breaks, dings - surprisingly
Has all original electronics -- AM/FM stereo, cassette deck, digital clock (all work)
Power Windows for Driver & Passenger Side
Power Locks for Driver, Passenger & Sliding Door
Power Mirror Controls on Driver Side
Power Steering/Brakes
Rear Anti-Lock Braking System
Front & Rear Heaters & Air Conditioning with Rear control panel
Rear Window Defrost
Rear Window Washer/wiper
3.73 Ratio Limited Slip Axle.
Engine Block heater
Towing Option
Underbody spare tire on a rim
Forged aluminum wheels
Storage Compartments are located:
-- under the Front Passenger Seat,
-- two in the rear floor of the van, (one of the storage compartments holds a jack for emergencies),
-- Pockets with netting on side walls (see photo), and
-- Roof Rack
Pros, besides all of the above:
Recent work for Aerostar done by my mechanic at 88450.8 miles; have receipts for parts/fluids:
New Battery
New Winter Windshield Wipers
Tune up: six new spark plugs, drain old oil and old transmission fluid & replace with new. Change oil filter, check air pressure on tires, radiator fluid, brake fluid, power steering and windshield washer fluid.
Replace Left Front CV Axel
Disassemble Front End Suspension - the old rack and pinion, and replace with a new rack & pinion steering: the CV Boots were worn. Was more cost effective to replace the whole thing rather than worry about other things cropping up further on down the line
Original upholstery & carpeting have no rips or tears. Carpet has normal wear.
Tags are current to February 2016.
Cons --
Its a twenty year old car which shows gentle use. And not to sound cheeky, but coming from a logical point of view - I'm thinking that if you want a problem free van you'd have to go to the newer van models to see if mechanical and maintenance problems elude them!
The last piece I was going to fix that needed maintenance was one of the cylinders.
Of a minor nature, and one that does not affect the way the Aerostar runs: The rear wheel well vinyl cover on driver side (see photo) has a tear from having the big heavy seats taken out.
Also, the vinyl trim cover on slider door has broken (see photo -- you might be able to replace it from a parts car).
Did not shampoo upholstery & carpeting, just vacuumed and washed inside and out (see photos).
Check Engine light is on which the dealership would have to turn off after maintenance.
98 visits