Ford Aerostar MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Ford Aerostar model year from 1986 to 1997 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Aerostar has been offered with 4.0L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1987 (up to 24 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Ford Aerostar fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 15–17 MPG | 4.0L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 15–18 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 15–18 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 15–19 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 16–19 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 15–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 16–19 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 16–18 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 17–18 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 17–18 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 17–24 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 16–24 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
1997 Ford Aerostar: engines & MPG
The 1997 Aerostar was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerostar Wagon | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
1996 Ford Aerostar: engines & MPG
The 1996 Aerostar was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
1995 Ford Aerostar: engines & MPG
The 1995 Aerostar was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
1994 Ford Aerostar: engines & MPG
The 1994 Aerostar was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Aerostar Van AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
1993 Ford Aerostar: engines & MPG
The 1993 Aerostar was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Van AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
1992 Ford Aerostar: engines & MPG
The 1992 Aerostar was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Aerostar Van AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
1991 Ford Aerostar: engines & MPG
The 1991 Aerostar was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Aerostar Van AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
1990 Ford Aerostar: engines & MPG
The 1990 Aerostar was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Aerostar Van AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
1989 Ford Aerostar: engines & MPG
The 1989 Aerostar was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
1988 Ford Aerostar: engines & MPG
The 1988 Aerostar was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
1987 Ford Aerostar: engines & MPG
The 1987 Aerostar was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerostar Van | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 26 | 24 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
1986 Ford Aerostar: engines & MPG
The 1986 Aerostar was EPA-rated in 11 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerostar Van | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 26 | 24 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Van | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Ford Aerostar get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Aerostar range from 17 to 24 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1987 model year.
What engines does the 1997 Ford Aerostar have?
The 1997 Aerostar was EPA-rated with 4.0L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl engines — see the 1997 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Ford Aerostar require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
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