Original: As the 1990s progressed, this posed a problem for Ford as every Aerostar made was now becoming a missed opportunity for Ford to sell an Explorer. Ford announced in 1996 that the 1997 model year would be the final year for Aerostar production.
Simplified: jpg thumb (800x407) px right 1992-1997 Ford Aerostar)) Ford Aerostar was the first minivan manufactured by Ford.