Replace my ford aerostar and tow stuff

kubishar
Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:58:36 +0000
General Discussion

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+lb capacity and ours gets 17 mpg in

the city, not towing. We tow a 2100lb

dry weight trailer. Any recommendations

on a vehicle rated at 3500+lb capacity

with equivalent or better city mileage?

So far, I haven’t found anything much

better, even in 5 passenger models.

…and why is that? In 15 years, we can’t

beat the mileage of an aged scout mom van

and tow stuff? I know one loses mileage

with power, but still no improvement after

all these years?

Thanks for any suggestions…

especially if you can get rid of the

dead scout smell.

Sharon K in Wyoming

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