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1988 Ford Aerostar Van MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Ford Aerostar Van is a van offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 18 MPG. That's down 6 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 25 vans rated for 1988, it ranks 4th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,583 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 16 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1988 #4 of 25 Vans by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1988 Ford Aerostar Van's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	16	6.8	14.7
Highway	22	9.4	10.7
Combined	18	7.7	13.1

How it ranks among 1988 Vans

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1GMC Safari22 MPG $2,114
2Chevrolet Astro Cargo22 MPG $2,114
3Toyota Van20 MPG $2,325
4Ford Aerostar Van18 MPG $2,583
5Chevrolet Astro Passenger18 MPG $2,583
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25Chevrolet Sport Van13 MPG $3,577

1988 Aerostar VanOther vansClass median: $2,906/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Aerostar Van MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual Aerostar Van	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Aerostar Van	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 494 g/mi

1988 Ford Aerostar Van vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Astro Passenger 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Van 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Van 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Wagon 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Aerostar Van saves $152/yr vs Toyota Van 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Van saves $258/yr vs GMC Rally 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Aerostar Van saves $323/yr vs GMC Safari 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Safari saves $470/yr vs Chevrolet Astro Cargo 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Astro Cargo saves $470/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Ford Aerostar Van?

Up to 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway); ratings range from 17 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Ford Aerostar Van use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Ford Aerostar Van?