Ford Aerostar (1986 - 1997)

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Dimensions
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive Front-engine, all-wheel drive (1990–1997)
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 manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic
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)

Engine name	Displacement	Horsepower	Years available	Notes	Transmissions
Lima inline-4	2.3 L (140 cu in) SOHC I4	100 hp (75 kW)	1986–1987	Shared with the Ford Ranger, Ford Mustang/Mercury Capri, and Ford LTD. Also shared with Ford Mustang SVO and Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe (in naturally-aspirated configuration).	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)	1986	Shared with the Ranger and Bronco II, this engine was used only for the first few months of 1986 production. 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)	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 Ford Aerostar.
Cologne V6	4.0 L (245 cu in) OHV V6	160 hp (119 kW)	1990–1997	Shared with the Ranger and Explorer, the 4.0L Cologne V6 was optional in rear-wheel drive versions and standard in all-wheel drive examples.