Ford Aerostar

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Name	Ford Aerostar
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Manufacturer	Ford Source
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Retrieved At	2026-11-04
Powertrain	2.3 L Lima I4 (1986–1987) 2.8 L Cologne V6 (1986) 3.0 L Vulcan V6 (1986–1997) 4.0 L Cologne V6 (1990–1997) Source
Transmission	5-speed M5OD-R1 manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic Source
Dimensions	Wheelbase: 118.9 in (3,020 mm); Length: Standard-length:174.9 in (4,440 mm) Extended-length:190.3 in (4,830 mm); Width: 71.7 in (1,820 mm); Height: 72.2–74.0 in (1,830–1,880 mm) Source

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Section	Label	Value	Source Url
Powertrain	Engine	2.3 L Lima I4 (1986–1987) 2.8 L Cologne V6 (1986) 3.0 L Vulcan V6 (1986–1997) 4.0 L Cologne V6 (1990–1997)	Source
Powertrain	Transmission	5-speed M5OD-R1 manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic	Source
Dimensions	Wheelbase	118.9 in (3,020 mm)	Source
Dimensions	Length	Standard-length:174.9 in (4,440 mm) Extended-length:190.3 in (4,830 mm)	Source
Dimensions	Width	71.7 in (1,820 mm)	Source
Dimensions	Height	72.2–74.0 in (1,830–1,880 mm)	Source

Field	Value 1
Ford Aerostar	—
1991 Aerostar XL	—
Overview	—
Manufacturer	Ford
Model code	VN1
Production	June 15, 1985 – August 22, 1997
Model years	1986–1997
Assembly	United States: Hazelwood, Missouri ( St. Louis Assembly )
Body and chassis	—
Class	Minivan
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive Front-engine, all-wheel drive (1990–1997)
Platform	Ford VN1 platform
Powertrain	—
Engine	2.3 L Lima I4 (1986–1987) 2.8 L Cologne V6 (1986) 3.0 L Vulcan V6 (1986–1997) 4.0 L Cologne V6 (1990–1997)
Transmission	5-speed M5OD-R1 manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic
Dimensions	—
Wheelbase	118.9 in (3,020 mm)
Length	Standard-length:174.9 in (4,440 mm) Extended-length:190.3 in (4,830 mm)
Width	71.7 in (1,820 mm)
Height	72.2–74.0 in (1,830–1,880 mm)
Chronology	—
Successor	Ford Windstar Ford Transit Connect (for cargo van)

Powertrain details

Engine Name	Displacement	Horsepower	Torque	Years Available	Notes	Transmissions
Lima inline-4	2.3 L (140 cu in) SOHC I4	100 hp (75 kW)	125 lb⋅ft (169 N⋅m)	1986–1987	Shared with the Ford Ranger and Ford Mustang/Mercury Capri.	5-speed manual Mazda TK5 (1986–1987) Mazda M5OD (1988–1995) 4-speed automatic Ford A4LD (1986-1994) Ford 4R44E (1995–1996; Vulcan V6) Ford 4R55E (1995–1996; Cologne V6) 5-speed automatic Ford 5R55E (1997; Cologne V6)
Cologne V6	2.8 L (170 cu in) OHV V6	115 hp (86 kW)	150 lb⋅ft (203 N⋅m)	1986	Shared with the Ranger and Bronco II, this engine was used only for the first few months of 1986 production. [ citation needed ] The Aerostar was the last North American Ford to use this variant of the Cologne V6.	—
Vulcan V6	3.0 L (182 cu in) OHV V6	145 hp (108 kW)	165 lb⋅ft (224 N⋅m)	1986–1997	Shared with the Taurus/Sable and Tempo/Topaz, the Aerostar was the first rear-wheel drive application of the Vulcan V6. The Vulcan V6 was the only engine for the 1988–1989 Aerostar.	—
Cologne V6	4.0 L (245 cu in) OHV V6	160 hp (119 kW)	220 lb⋅ft (298 N⋅m)	1990–1997	Shared with the Ranger and Explorer, the 4.0 L Cologne V6 was optional in rear-wheel drive versions and standard in all-wheel drive examples.	—

Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Last sourced	2026-11-04