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Ford Aerostar

1986 – 1997 · USA

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The Ford Aerostar was a versatile range of vans manufactured by Ford from 1986 to 1997. It was Ford's debut into the minivan market and was positioned against competitors like the Chevrolet Astro/GMC Safari and the early Chrysler minivans. The Aerostar was recognized for its unique design featuring a slope-nosed "one-box" exterior, which was both distinctive and aerodynamic with a drag coefficient of Cd=0.37, superior to luxury vehicles like the Lincoln Mark VII despite its height of over six feet. Setting new standards, the Ford Aerostar was the first minivan to utilize V6 engines exclusively and was an early adopter of all-wheel drive technology in the North American market. This innovation made