The search for my second Aerostar took many years but is finally over. I recently picked up a local one owner AWD `95 Aerostar that was very well kept. I have every repair/maintenance receipt since day one and a hand written book of EVERY tank of fuel along with where the station was and the calculated MPG. Overall this van is very clean with nearly zero rust(I love CO!). I plan on going through every aspect of this van to bring everything up to par and then plan on designing a custom camping platform inside for sleeping on and storing items while taking trips. I'd also like to utilize the roof rack to its fullest and will be looking into that also.


Here are a few pictures, it cleans up super nice!!! I feel terrible parking outside all the time.....

 

Nice! You can thank the lucky owner for taking care of it so meticulously.

 

wow, looks brand new !

 

I second the WoW! Very nice!

 

Thanks for the comments. I'm in the beginning stages of rebuilding the entire suspension system and can't wait to feel the end result. Other than a few little things here and there, this Aerostar has been exceptionally solid. Not to shabby for 95% all original parts after 167k miles!



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Wow that looks good. I think my 96 is in better shape but that is a close 2nd. mine has about 100k miles..hmmm I should go look i forgot. mine is green with grey lower...pics this summer...in a heated humidity controlled garage...never used in winter and didn't even use it this year.

 

mines a keeper too eventhough number one cylinder is dead and the trans dumped four quarts of trans fluid one day.im adding a trans cooler/guage.its a shame it almost impossible to remove the heads since ford jammed the engine against the bottom of the van.

 

Do you happen to have any idea as to the cause of the fluid dumping? Just way overheating? Do you know if it was run out of torque converter lock for long periods?

Usually, when you lose so much fluid, the transmission would stop transmitting torque.

Someone on this forum has removed the heads with the engine installed, so it is possible.

 

its a common problem with the a4ld.the front seal gets too hot and all the fluid pours out.i had to have it towed home.i refilled it and flushed the radiator and it hasn't done it since.

 

I heard of that; it's usually from running in OD under too much load. As others have said, it's better to run in 3rd with lock-up under those conditions. And yes, an aftermarket plate cooler is a must if you intend to run that way on a regular basis.

Lucky it's running OK after a flush and fill, and you didn't have to replace the seal.

 

Nice find.......BF