# \#aerostar **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/aerostar/688.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Starter keeps cranking while engine starts and even after turned off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-keeps-cranking-while-engine-starts-and-even-after-turned-off/105135)
**Author:** [@Krapfl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Krapfl)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-keeps-cranking-while-engine-starts-and-even-after-turned-off/105135 "2019-09-11T13:11:15Z")
Hi, I've got a 1993 Ford Aerostar XLT. Was running great until yesterday, when I turned the ignition and got nothing but a click every time the key was turned. Checked the battery (had power), bridged the relay (just go… --- ## [Static from Car Radio even when turned off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/static-from-car-radio-even-when-turned-off/37777)
**Author:** [@gkozak1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gkozak1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/static-from-car-radio-even-when-turned-off/37777 "2019-02-06T00:49:52Z")
I have a 2002 Ford Aerostar. The speaker in the passenger side sliding door makes loud static noises even when the radio is turned off. The only way to stop the sound is to pop the circuit breaker for the radio. Does … --- ## [1988 Ford Aerostar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-aerostar/119324)
**Author:** [@KeithLiebsch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeithLiebsch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2018, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-aerostar/119324 "2018-06-17T14:39:27Z")
Why does the car not stop wanting to start after its running. --- ## [97 Aerostar cargo van...recommended or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-aerostar-cargo-van-recommended-or-not/60923)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2017, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-aerostar-cargo-van-recommended-or-not/60923 "2017-05-07T04:03:01Z")
I'm looking for an old "beater" cargo van for use as an occasional road trip/camping vehicle. There's a '97 Aerostar cargo van for sale locally. 120k miles on it; asking price is $850. Seller says needs front wheel beari… --- ## [Ford Aerostar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-aerostar/86422)
**Author:** [@Tangwystel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tangwystel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2014, 8:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-aerostar/86422 "2014-08-05T08:21:54Z")
I want to start by saying I know virtually nothing about car repairs, so if I sound like an idiot, that is because I am one. I bought a 1993 Aerostar that only had 35K miles on it last week. I took it to my mechanic w… --- ## [Water/rain in steering column](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-rain-in-steering-column/79996)
**Author:** [@diabolical](https://community.cartalk.com/u/diabolical)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2013, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-rain-in-steering-column/79996 "2013-06-24T03:41:40Z")
I recently bought a 1993 Aerostar. When I go to drive it after it rains as soon as I turn the steering wheel a good deal of water comes from the bottom of steering column right into my lap! Can any one tell me why this h… --- ## [1988 mustang 5.0 gt stalling out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-mustang-5-0-gt-stalling-out/79032)
**Author:** [@RODDY\_PAUL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RODDY_PAUL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-mustang-5-0-gt-stalling-out/79032 "2013-04-30T05:45:45Z")
My Mustang 5.0 has stalled out once last year and again recently. Same situation. I drove it for 300 miles with stops about every hour and a half. Pushed to to 90 MPH at times. Ran fine other times on the road for mo… --- ## [97 ford aerostar van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ford-aerostar-van/77622)
**Author:** [@KDuggan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KDuggan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 6:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ford-aerostar-van/77622 "2013-02-26T06:29:09Z")
I have a 1997 ford aerostar van that i recently aquired through some family,when i got it it was running fine but has recently started having troubles.The Question i have is this i put my car in drive or reverse and push… --- ## [Damage from missing cylinder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-from-missing-cylinder/77183)
**Author:** [@neboshoh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/neboshoh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2013, 7:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-from-missing-cylinder/77183 "2013-02-06T07:18:16Z")
My mechanic said one cylinder isnt working though we havent done any checking beyond wires. It's not worth putting money into but I cannot afford to get anything else. Will driving on just the 5 cylinders create increa… --- ## [Blue Ford Aerostar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-ford-aerostar/74744)
**Author:** [@wrygrass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wrygrass)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 9:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-ford-aerostar/74744 "2012-09-30T09:29:12Z")
Was delivering a newspaper route with mine one night when we got 2 foot of snow. Never got stuck. Spent a lot of the night digging out others who were. When I finished the route I figured I couldn't have made it anoth… --- ## [EDITED Can a Ford Aerostar tow a Jeep Wrangler?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/edited-can-a-ford-aerostar-tow-a-jeep-wrangler/69146)
**Author:** [@Shmooma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shmooma)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/edited-can-a-ford-aerostar-tow-a-jeep-wrangler/69146 "2011-11-12T14:47:23Z")
I have a 1994 Ford Aerostar and a 2004 Jeep Wrangler. My partner and I are moving across the country and we were wondering if the Aerostar has the capacity to tow the Jeep Wrangler? It would make it so much easier becaus… --- ## [Bleeding brake lines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bleeding-brake-lines/68884)
**Author:** [@wingman1228](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wingman1228)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2011, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bleeding-brake-lines/68884 "2011-10-23T22:52:55Z")
i've incurred soft brake pedal over time. Upon inspection nothing is leaking and the pads and shoes while somewhat worn are not quite ready to be replaced. I would like to bleed the brakes to stiffen the pedal. Since I h… --- ## [Problems with aerostars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-aerostars/63615)
**Author:** [@griwebb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/griwebb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2011, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-aerostars/63615 "2011-04-12T04:05:28Z")
do anyone out their know why my speedometer,millage display and my radio stopped working my transmission is not shifting right? --- ## [Power Steering Pump/ Rack & Pinion?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-rack-pinion/59256)
**Author:** [@sidsatori](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sidsatori)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 7:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-rack-pinion/59256 "2010-12-29T07:23:58Z")
Recently my Power steering pump on a 1994 Aerostar 3.0-liter, was screeching and hot enough to melt the belt. When I removed the pump, I noticed that there was ice in the sending line-I was told that was not unusual. I… --- ## [Replace or rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-or-rebuild/55891)
**Author:** [@duggmann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/duggmann)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2010, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-or-rebuild/55891 "2010-10-04T01:38:02Z")
I have a 97 Aerostar AWD, that, don't laugh, I love. This is my 3rd Aerostar. It has 186,000 miles; the others went over 200k without any major repairs. Full sheets of plywood, surfboards, dogs, snow, sand, camping; it h… --- ## [Bad CV joints](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-cv-joints/55266)
**Author:** [@techygreg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/techygreg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2010, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-cv-joints/55266 "2010-09-18T03:47:04Z")
Just bought a 1997 Aerostar Electronic 4-wheel drive. Ripped CV boots, bad CV joints, click-click-clicking during sharp turns. Whats the worst that could happen if one of these should completely fail? In other word… --- ## [Speedometer problems with 97 Ford Aerostar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-problems-with-97-ford-aerostar/53608)
**Author:** [@TDav311](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TDav311)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2010, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-problems-with-97-ford-aerostar/53608 "2010-08-16T02:42:11Z")
My Aerostar is have problems with the speedometer. As I reach highway speed the speedometer fluctuates wildly from 0-100 mph. then drops to zero & stays there. My mechanic has replaced the speed sensor and it still d… --- ## [VIN number](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vin-number/52407)
**Author:** [@wagnerana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wagnerana)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2010, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vin-number/52407 "2010-07-25T16:28:13Z")
i'm helping my daughter purschase a ford i can't find anyplace to look up the VIN # that does not charge for it. she is on disability and has little money. does anyone know how to not pay the @29.99 or 49.99 --- ## [Trasmission problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trasmission-problem/49705)
**Author:** [@timno378](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timno378)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2010, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trasmission-problem/49705 "2010-06-01T17:50:09Z")
I have a Ford Aerostar with about 100,000 miles and the transmission has started missing at times. It happens when I shift into drive from reverse and after stopping at stop signs etc... the van acts like I have shifted … --- ## [1993 Ford aerostar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-aerostar/48393)
**Author:** [@ikaikaspain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ikaikaspain)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2010, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-aerostar/48393 "2010-05-04T21:29:07Z")
how do i remove the hydraulic that holds the back door open. I'm trying to install new seat belts and i need to take that off to get the panel off. --- ## [Bump, Clunk . . . in the front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bump-clunk-in-the-front-end/48272)
**Author:** [@thestonecrusher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thestonecrusher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2010, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bump-clunk-in-the-front-end/48272 "2010-05-02T20:31:05Z")
First: I have new breaks & pads I have new tie rods I have new tires I changed the back tires to the front When I am driving at 55 sometimes I get a clunking, bumping sound and the steeri… --- ## [Oil change for a 96 aerostar 6 cyl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-for-a-96-aerostar-6-cyl/46622)
**Author:** [@misstanyakay1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/misstanyakay1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2010, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-for-a-96-aerostar-6-cyl/46622 "2010-03-25T23:24:44Z")
I just purchased a van from a man on craigslist. He said however it does need an oil change, now when I check the oil its very thick, and im not sure what to make of this and already its not driving well?? does any one k… --- ## [Drive shaft Balance Ring front yoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-shaft-balance-ring-front-yoke/46037)
**Author:** [@sidserious](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sidserious)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2010, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-shaft-balance-ring-front-yoke/46037 "2010-03-14T03:20:37Z")
I went in and had my oil changed and was told that the drive shaft balance ring was broken off- This car is not destined for use after August- approximately how much is this going to cost to have repaired. Forearmed is f… --- ## [Zipping sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zipping-sound/45611)
**Author:** [@keestoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keestoo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 11:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zipping-sound/45611 "2010-03-06T11:33:41Z")
As the car is moving there is a zipping sound right side of steering wheel on the dash board. No one seems to 'know' what it is. This is a 95 aerostar minivan. 170000 miles. The van has no sounds from the engine or tran… --- ## [Buzzing sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buzzing-sound/45505)
**Author:** [@keestoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keestoo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2010, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buzzing-sound/45505 "2010-03-04T12:12:18Z")
buzzing type sound on dashboard at the right of the steering wheel. Continuous when moving. reminds me of the sound that little windup toy cars made. Was told, could not find a problem and that it may be something to do… --- ## [Ford aerostar won't warm up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-aerostar-wont-warm-up/39663)
**Author:** [@dobro28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dobro28)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2010, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-aerostar-wont-warm-up/39663 "2010-01-15T21:00:04Z")
I have a '91 aerostar, 3L, no aux heater, that won't warm up. Two thermostats, a new temp sensor and a water pump haven't made a difference. It's been flushed, cleaned, and everything else i can think of, but rarely get… --- ## [Power window problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window-problem/41857)
**Author:** [@myomyx2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/myomyx2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window-problem/41857 "2010-01-04T23:16:17Z")
I can work the passenger window from it's own button but not from the drivers side. 91 Aerostar. Anyone come across this problem ? Which door should I take apart first ? Thanks --- ## [Got The Shakes At High Speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-the-shakes-at-high-speeds/40155)
**Author:** [@sidserious](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sidserious)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2009, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-the-shakes-at-high-speeds/40155 "2009-11-30T13:22:13Z")
At low speeds my Aerostar 3.0 engine doesn't shake (at least I think it is the engine that is shaking). When I hit 50-55 and up it starts to shake-vibrate accept when I accelerate-then she stops momentarily. What is up … --- ## [Replace my ford aerostar and tow stuff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-my-ford-aerostar-and-tow-stuff/35027)
**Author:** [@kubishar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kubishar)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2009, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-my-ford-aerostar-and-tow-stuff/35027 "2009-08-16T23:15:28Z")
I cannot tell you how much we love this car and why - but if you ask, I will try. The relevant question at the moment concerns towing capacity and mileage. A 95 extended length awd aerostar is rated at 4000+… --- ## [My Jerky Aerostar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-jerky-aerostar/34929)
**Author:** [@valoister](https://community.cartalk.com/u/valoister)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2009, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-jerky-aerostar/34929 "2009-08-13T01:00:55Z")
When I drive my 93 Aerostar in overdrive and I start up a hill or decelerate, my truck jerks. It only doe's it in overdrive, the speedo doesn't fluctuate but the check engine light is flashing. It only stays on for a min… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/aerostar/688.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=aerostar)