Ford Aerostar
The Ford Aerostar was Ford's first attempt at building a minivan, and was introduced as a 1986 model in mid-1985. The Aerostar was distinguished by using a pickup truck chassis (which it shared with the Ford Bronco II/Explorer and the Ford Ranger), and by its rounded, aerodynamic styling (similar to the Ford Taurus, which was introduced at the same time). The Aerostar was sold until 1997, when it was replaced by the Ford Windstar.
The Aerostar was a rear wheel drive vehicle, unlike the pioneering Chrysler minivans. This compromised interior space somewhat.
