The 1990 Ford Aerostar was Motor Trend's "Truck of the Year". This may seem odd, seeing as the Aerostar is actually a minivan, but it was built on the ever-popular Ford F-150 chassis, rather than on a car chassis like many competing models in the minivan class. Despite its lack of power under the hood (the entry-level plant was the 2.8 liter, 115-horsepower Cologne V6, and the biggest optional upgrade available was to a 4.0 liter Cologne V6 clocked at 155 horsepower, which was not a lot for its 3400-pound curb weight), the '90 Ford Aerostar appealed to buyers looking for sturdy transportation. Trimlines available for the 1990 Aerostar were the standard, XL, XLT, and Eddie Bauer. A new Extended bodystyle was introduced in this model year, which boosted cargo space even more in this already roomy van.