Ford · 1986–1997 · Gas
Ford Aerostar Van MPG by year
The EPA has rated 12 model years of the Ford Aerostar Van, from 1986 to 1997. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1987, at 24 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1997 model is 29% less efficient than the best 1986 model (17 vs. 24 MPG). The 1997 model is 13% more efficient than the median van that year (17 vs. 15 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Aerostar Van, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Aerostar Van model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Gas | 17 MPG | 15 / 21 | 15 | — | 1 | $2,735 |
| 1996 | Gas | 18 MPG | 16 / 22 | 15 | — | 1 | $2,583 |
| 1995 | Gas | 18 MPG | 16 / 22 | 16 | — | 1 | $2,583 |
| 1994 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 16 |
17 / 23 | 16 | — | 4 | $2,447 |
| 1993 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 17 |
17 / 23 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,447 |
| 1992 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 16 |
18 / 23 | 16 | — | 4 | $2,325 |
| 1991 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 16 |
17 / 22 | 16.5 | — | 4 | $2,447 |
| 1990 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 16 |
15 / 21 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,583 |
| 1989 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 17 |
16 / 21 | 17 | — | 2 | $2,583 |
| 1988 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 17 |
16 / 22 | 16 | — | 2 | $2,583 |
| 1987 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
23 / 26 | 17 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 1986 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 17 |
23 / 26 | 17 | — | 6 | $1,938 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Aerostar Van year has the best fuel economy?
The 1986 Ford Aerostar Van, rated up to 24 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,938 a year.
Which Ford Aerostar Van year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1997 model, whose most efficient version is rated 17 MPG combined (about $2,735 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Ford Aerostar Van?
The 1997 Ford Aerostar Van is rated up to 17 MPG combined.