Auto Parts Search
1996 Ford Aerostar CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
Learn how to repair a car or truck, install or remove parts, wire an engine, reset warning lights, replace fuel filter, fix auto body and more. Get Automotix DIY!Select Section
- Component Locations
- Wiring Diagrams
- Technical Service Bulletins
- Specifications
- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Charging Valve Locations -> Domestic Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GAS
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Ford Aerostar A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> 1993-96 Aerostar, E-Series, F-Series & Ranger (RABS) -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS
Use the ABS wiring circuits, Figs. through , to aid in performing a thorough visual inspection of ...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Ford Aerostar BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1986-97 Aerostar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GAS
The inertia switch is located ...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Ford Aerostar FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS
Remove
- Remove front wheel cover/hub cover from wheel and tire and loosen lug nuts.
- Raise vehicle on a frame contact hoist.
- Remove wheel and tire, and hub retainer nut and washer. Discard hub retainer nut. It is a torque prevailing design and cannot be reused.
- Mark differential shaft flange in relation to halfshaft so they may be installed in their original position.
- Remove four bolts and disconnect halfshaft inboard joint from differential axle shaft flanges. Only four of the six bolts hold CV halfshaft to axle shaft. The other two bolts retain the spacer.
- Support end of shaft ...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Ford Aerostar DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground.
- Remove snow and ice shield.
- Remove air intake shield.
- Disconnect wire harness attachments to alternator assembly.
- Remove wiring connector brackets.
- Loosen drive belt ten...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Ford Aerostar STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GAS
The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the On position as a bulb check. If the lamp remains...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Ford Aerostar MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES
RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GAS
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove rubber radiator overflow hose from radiator.
- Remove two fan shroud attaching screws, then lift fan shroud out of lower retaining clips and drape over fan.
- Loosen radiator upper and lower hose clamps, then remove upper and lower radiator hoses from radiator connectors.
- On models equipped with automatic transmission,proceed as follows:
- Disconnect and plug two transmi...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Ford Aerostar RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GAS
- Raise tensioner by turning counterclockwise, then remove belt.
- Install new be...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Ford Aerostar SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES
COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
![]() Components on diagram: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Ford Aerostar PARTS/COMPONENTS LOCATION DIAGRAMS!
WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
![]() Components on diagram: |
![]() Components on diagram: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Ford Aerostar WIRING DIAGRAMS!
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Ford Aerostar TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS!
COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Ford Aerostar SPECIFICATIONS DATA!
Shop online for auto body parts, engines, wheels, lights...
More parts |
Get the Complete Technical Service Bulletins! |
![]() |
Access the Complete guide! |