12 DISCONTINUED FORD CARS FROM THE 90S, RANKED WORST TO BEST

7.Ford Aerostar (1992-1997)

Ford doesn’t currently have a minivan in its lineup, and truth be told, it never really dominated that market—despite giving it a solid shot. Back in 1986, the Blue Oval introduced the Aerostar, a sleek and aerodynamic minivan designed to take on Chrysler’s dominance. With a drag coefficient of just 0.37 Cd, the Aerostar combined fuel efficiency with a roomy, practical interior, plus a ride that was smoother and handling that felt more confident than many rivals.

The 1992 refresh made the Aerostar even more appealing, adding features like a standard driver’s airbag, second-row bucket seats with shoulder belts, and a more modern dashboard layout. Engine options also improved, with top trims boasting a 4.0-liter V6 delivering 155 horsepower, while others came with the reliable 3.0-liter Vulcan V6 at 145 hp. Later models even offered a rare five-speed automatic alongside the manual gearbox. Plus, starting in 1990, all-wheel drive became available—a unique feature in the minivan world. That said, the Aerostar’s rear-wheel-drive setup brought some disadvantages, especially when it came to optimizing interior space. On top of that, its platform was pricier to produce, which hurt sales. This paved the way for the front-wheel-drive Windstar in 1994, a model better suited to fight the competition. The Aerostar soldiered on for another three years before Ford finally discontinued it in 1997.