1996 Ford Aerostar
2 trims · 4 configurations · Minivan, Ext Minivan
Starting MSRP
$0
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Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$0
Typical monthly
$0/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
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Base
- MSRP
- $0
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/22
- Horsepower
- 140 hp
- Torque
- 160 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3L V6 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- 4,400 lbs
XLT
3 configurations
- MSRP
- $0
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 15/21
- Horsepower
- 140 hp
- Torque
- 160 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3L V6 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 139
- Max towing
- 3,900 lbs
| Spec | Base | XLT3 configurations |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 16/22 | 15/21 |
| Horsepower | 140 hp | 140 hp |
| Torque | 160 lb-ft | 160 lb-ft |
| Engine | 3L V6 gas | 3L V6 gas |
| Seating | — | — |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | — | 139 |
| Max towing | 4,400 lbs | 3,900 lbs |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- BasegasXLTgas
- Fuel type
- Baseregular unleadedXLTregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- BaseV6XLTV6
- Displacement
- Base3 LXLT3 L
- Horsepower
- Base140 hpXLT140 hp
- Torque
- Base160 lb-ftXLT160 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base4-speed automaticXLT4-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- Baserear wheel driveXLTrear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseMinivanXLTMinivan
- Doors
- Base4XLT4
- Length
- Base174.9 inXLT174.9 in
- Width
- Base71.7 inXLT71.7 in
- Height
- Base72.9 inXLT72.9 in
- Wheelbase
- Base118.9 inXLT118.9 in
Capacity & weight
- Max cargo capacity
- Base—XLT139 cu ft
- Max towing
- Base4,400 lbsXLT3,900 lbs
- Max payload
- Base1,860 lbsXLT1,860 lbs
- Curb weight
- Base3,374 lbsXLT3,374 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base21 galXLT21 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base18XLT17
- City MPG
- Base16XLT15
- Highway MPG
- Base22XLT21
| Spec | Base | XLT |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp | 140 hp |
| Torque | 160 lb-ft | 160 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 174.9 in | 174.9 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 72.9 in | 72.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 118.9 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Max cargo capacity | — | 139 cu ft |
| Max towing | 4,400 lbs | 3,900 lbs |
| Max payload | 1,860 lbs | 1,860 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,374 lbs | 3,374 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 21 gal | 21 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 18 | 17 |
| City MPG | 16 | 15 |
| Highway MPG | 22 | 21 |