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1997 Ford Aerostar Cargo Van Base 119 WB

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, Cargo Van
17 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Cargo Van

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V6

Displacement:

3.0L/182

Fuel System:

SEFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

140 @ 5000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

160 @ 2750

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD,

Front Tire Size:

P215/75R14SL

Rear Tire Size:

P215/75R14SL

Spare Tire Size:

T135/70D15

Front Wheel Size (in):

14 x 6

Rear Wheel Size (in):

14 x 6

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

Rear Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

21.0

Wheelbase (in):

118.9

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

119" WB

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

2545

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

2950

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2019

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1395

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

5300

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

7500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

3900

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

390

Engine Order Code:

99U

Trans Order Code:

44V

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Electronic

First Gear Ratio (:1):

2.47

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.47

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.75

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.10

Trans Power Take Off:

Trans PTO Access:

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

Maximum Alternator Watts:

1425

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

11.8

Frame Type:

Unitized

Suspension Type - Front:

Coil

Suspension Type - Rear:

Coil

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

2545

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

2950

Axle Type - Front:

Independent SLA

Axle Type - Rear:

Semi-Floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

2650

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

2950

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.73

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.38

Front Tire Order Code:

T86

Rear Tire Order Code:

T86

Spare Tire Order Code:

51A

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

1512

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

1512

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):

1583

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

780

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

780

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:

881

Spare Wheel Size (in):

15 x 4.5

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Power

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

19.8

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:

15.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

42.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

44.3

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.3 x 1.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

10.0 x 2.5

Fuel Tank Location:

Midship

Front Head Room (in):

39.4

Front Leg Room (in):

41.3

Front Shoulder Room (in):

60.2

Front Hip Room (in):

56.8

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in):

174.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

71.7

Height, Overall (in):

72.3

Overhang, Front (in):

27.1

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in):

28.9

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

24.2

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

6.3

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

6.3

Rear Door Type:

Dual

Rear Door Opening Height (in):

45.4

Rear Door Opening Width (in):

51.4

Side Door Type:

Right Hand Sliding

Side Door Opening Height (in):

43.8

Side Door Opening Width (in):

32.2

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

85.9

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):

65.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

48.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

48.8

Cargo Volume (ft³):

141.4

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