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1997 Ford Aerostar Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1997 Ford Aerostar specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1997 Ford Aerostar Research

1997 Ford Aerostar

Resale Value:N/A
Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: All Wheel Drive; Rear Wheel Drive

1997 Ford Aerostar Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
Auxiliary transmission cooler
2,972 cc 3 liters 6 V 60° front longitudinal engine with 88.9 mm bore, 79.8 mm stroke, 9.3 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 10.2
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 79 liter fuel tank
Heavy duty alternator
Heavy duty battery
Power: 104 kW , 140 HP @ 5,000 rpm; 160 ft lb @ 2,750 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
ABS
3.73:1 axle ratio
Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Front and rear integrated black bumpers
Chrome/bright trim
Coefficient of drag: 0.38
Driver externally adjustable black door mirrors , passenger externally adjustable black door mirrors with wide angle
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,442, overall width (mm): 1,821, overall height (mm): 1,836, wheelbase (mm): 3,020, front track (mm): 1,562, rear track (mm): 1,524 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 12,924
Mechanical foldable mirrors
Complex surface lens halogen bulb single headlights
Heat reflective glass
Gloss paint , metallic paint
Fixed rear window
Tinted glass
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,404, curb weight (kg) 1,560, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 1,769, gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 454, front axle weight (kg) 1,202, rear axle weight (kg) 1,338, max legal load (kg) 844 and max trailer noseweight (kg) 45
Two-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
Fixed mast antenna
Front ashtray
Cargo area dimensions: length (mm): 2,182, front width (mm): 1,664 and width between arches (mm): 1,224
Cargo area light
Rear cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Digital clock
Dashboard partial console with covered storage box , floor partial console with open storage box
Courtesy lights with four switches
Front seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and plastic/rubber in load area
Driver front airbag
Bucket seat
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
Lockable glove compartment with lid
Head restraints on front seats
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,001, front hip room (mm): 1,443, front leg room (mm): 1,049 and front shoulder room (mm): 1,529
Power steering
Rear view mirror
Mechanical remote fuel filler door release
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: two seats
Plastic steering wheel
Passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with four fan speeds