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Vehicle Information

1997 Ford Aerostar Cargo Van 119" WB 3.0L

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Standard Equipment

Interior

Black polypropylene rear floor liner
Black plastic scuff plates on front floor, front/side doors
Galvanized rear door scuff plates
Color-keyed soft vinyl steering wheel
Locking/energy-absorbing color-keyed steering column
4-gauge mechanical instrument cluster
Headlamp-on warning
Color-keyed instrument panel w/black plastic applique/stowage bin/locking glove box/ashtray/driver-side knee bolster
Cigarette lighter
10" day/night rearview mirror
Color-keyed front full wrapover vinyl-covered wood fiber door trim panels
Front white grained/painted wood-fiber headliner
Dual white vinyl-covered sun visors w/passenger-side mirror
Front/rear dome lights
Courtesy light switches on all doors
Color-keyed coat hook
Black rubber step well pad
Cargo lamp
Dual color-keyed vinyl front high-back bucket seats w/fixed backs
Black engine cover
Front color-keyed 13-oz carpet

Safety Features

Rear wheel anti-lock brakes
Driver air bag
Dual black continuous loop 3-point lap/shoulder safety belts
Energy-absorbing locking steering column
Driver knee bolster

Exterior

Medium platinum front/rear bumpers
Black aero front spoiler
Black flush windshield/rear window surround moldings
Medium platinum grille
Aero headlights
Dual A-pillar mirrors (RH convex)
Solar tinted glass
Dual front door/fixed rear door windows
Interval wipers
Sliding side door
Dual rear doors

Epa Fuel Economy Ratings

City 17/hwy 23 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)

Mechanical

3.0L (182) EFI V6 engine
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD-inc: OD lockout
3.73 rear axle ratio
Rear wheel drive
72 amp/hr (650-CCA) battery
95-amp alternator
119" wheelbase
5300# GVWR, springs (2545# front/2950 rear), axles (2650# front/2950# rear)
1860# maximum payload capacity
Gas shock absorbers
Front stabilizer bar
P215/75R14SL all-season SBR BSW tires
Limited service spare tire w/inside left rear mounting
(4) 6.0JJ 5-hole wheels w/full face wheel covers
Pwr steering
Pwr brakes w/rear wheel anti-lock
21 gallon fuel tank

 

Optional Equipment

Engine

3.0L (182) EFI V6 ENGINE (STD)

Seat Type

VINYL TRIM (STD) (REQ: 211 Seats)
CLOTH TRIM (REQ: 212 Seats)

Seating Arrangement

DUAL HIGH-BACK BUCKET SEATS (STD)
DUAL CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS -inc: passenger-side underseat storage bin, driver manual lumbar

Additional Options

FIXED SIDE DOOR WINDOW
RADIO CREDIT OPTION (REQ: 423A Preferred Equipment Pkg) *Deletes radio/speakers* *CREDIT*
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO -inc: clock, 4-speakers
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: clock, 4-speakers
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER *Recommended when minimum temp is -10F or below*
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
UNDERBODY SPACE SAVER SPARE TIRE CARRIER -inc: compact spare tire *Not Recommended for Trailer Towing*
SPEED CONTROL/TILT STEERING WHEEL
TRAILER TOWING PKG -inc: limited slip rear axle,class-I wiring harness, HD turn signal flasher (REQ: 587 or 589 Radio)
UNDERSEAT RH STOWAGE BIN

Preferred Equipment Pkg

PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: base vehicle
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: speed control, tilt steering wheel, elect AM/FM stereo, air cond *GROSS*
423A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*

Limited Production Option

PRICED DORA

Transmission

4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD -inc: mini floor consolette, aux trans oil cooler (STD)

Spare Tire

COMPACT SPARE TIRE (STD)

Tires

P215/75R14SL ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (STD)

Paint

SOLID PAINT (STD)

Payload Pkg

PAYLOAD PKG #1 -inc: 5300# GVWR, 1860# maximum payload (STD)

Emissions

STANDARD EMISSIONS
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *for units shipped/sold to California/Massachusetts/New York dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard or 428 Emissions)
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *only available on units sold to authorized governmental units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions)
NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *for units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions)
NON-CALIFORNIA/NON-MASSACHUSETTS/NON-NEW YORK DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/non-Massachusetts/non-New York location* (REQ: 422 Emissions)

Axle

3.73 AXLE RATIO
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP

Air Conditioning

AIR CONDITIONING -inc: dash insulation
AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED

 

Available Colors

Exterior Color -- Interior Color

  Toreador Red (CC/Met) -- Medium Grey
  Dark Blue (CC/Met) -- Crystal Blue
  Dark Blue (CC/Met) -- Medium Grey
  Deep Emerald Green (CC/Met) -- Medium Grey
  Medium Willow Green (CC/Met) -- Medium Grey
  Black (CC) -- Medium Grey
  Portofino Blue (CC/Met) -- Crystal Blue
  Portofino Blue (CC/Met) -- Medium Grey
  Oxford White (CC) -- Crystal Blue
  Oxford White (CC) -- Medium Grey

 

Consumer Information

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver :
Frontal Passenger :
Crash Test Note : Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver seat belts with airbags; passenger seat belts.

Warranty

Warranty Note : New vehicle Bumper-to-Bumper -
Basic Years : 3
Basic Miles/km : 36,000
Basic Note : all components except tires, wear items, maintenance. Safety Restraint Coverage - 5 years/50,000 miles
Corrosion Years : 5
Corrosion Miles/km : Unlimited
Corrosion Note : perforation of sheet metal panels - 3 years/36,000 miles for corrosion that does not cause holes in sheetmetal.
Emissions Note : Emissions Performance - Federal Emissions Emissions Defect - 3 years/36,000 miles or 8 years/80,000 miles on selected parts Performance - 2 years/24,000 miles Audio Systems - 3 years/36,000 miles audio systems related defects on specific parts.
Roadside Assistance Note : Roadside Assistance Program 1-800-241-FORD (3673) - includes - towing, changing a flat tire, jump starting a dead battery, lockout service, fuel delivery.