What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Ford Aerostar Van?

EPA figures for the 1987 Ford Aerostar Van reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1987 Ford Aerostar Van?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 1987 Ford Aerostar Van. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1987 Ford Aerostar Van?

Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Ford Aerostar Van, most often about: Electrical System, Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Ford · 1987

1987 Ford Aerostar Van

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.3L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	24	20	444
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	23	26	24	370
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	16	22	19	468
3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	22	19	468

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

5 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 87V139000

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Campaign 88V091000

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER TOW PACKAGE HAVE A TRAILER TAILLIGHT RELAY ASSEMBLY THAT CONTAINS WIRES OF SMALLER GAUGE THAN THE FUSE LINK WHICH PROTECTS THE CIRCUIT.

Campaign 89V226000

VANS WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT PLASTIC COVER DESIGNED TO COVER OUTBOARD SEAT BACK PIVOT HINGE ALLOWING WEBBING OF FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE SAFETY BELTS TO BECOME ABRADED OR CUT DUE TO CONTACT WITH EXPOSED HINGE.

Campaign 91V136000

SOME LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION.

Campaign 98E010000

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS FOR USE ON CERTAIN FORD AND MAZDA TRUCKS. CRACKED CASTINGS CAUSED CRACKS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE ROTOR HAT OR AROUND THE STUD HOLE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

84 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 35 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 30 Seat Belts 14 Engine And Engine Cooling 14

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.