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Ford AerostarThe Ford Aerostar was Ford's first attempt at building a minivan, and was introduced as a 1986 model in mid-1985. It was the first Ford program to use the automaker's present alphanumeric pre-production code name system, and was designated VN01. The Aerostar was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year for 1990. The Aerostar was distinguished by using a modified pickup truck chassis integral to its unibody construction. This design was developed because the designers in the truck office were unfamiliar and uncomfortable with unibody construction, and essentially designed a frame into the unibody. The aerodynamic styling was similar to the Ford Taurus, which was introduced at the same time. The Aerostar was sold until 1997. The Aerostar was a rear wheel drive vehicle, unlike the pioneering Chrysler minivans. This compromised interior space somewhat but provided superior towing ability. The Aerostar was produced at Ford's St. Louis, Missouri assembly plant. Aerostar
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