No big changes were introduced for the 1993 Ford Aerostar. One innovation was the new option of integrated child safety seats, which folded out from the middle bench. Like many of the updates to the Aerostar during the '90s, this reflected Ford's vision of the midsize minivan as primarily a family transportation vehicle.
Another significant market niche for the '93 Aerostar were tradespeople and craftspeople, as well as owners of small businesses (antique dealers, for instance) who were looking for something with ample cargo space and more passenger comfort than your typical panel van. This market tended to opt for the Extended bodystyle, which offered almost 30 additional cubic feet of carrying capacity.
Trims available for the '93 Ford Aerostar were XL, XLT, and Eddie Bauer; a Sport appearance package, featuring alloy wheels and sportier trim and badging, was available for the XL and XLT trims. The 1993 Aerostar came off the line with a 145-horsepower Vulcan V6 that put out 165 lb.-ft. of torque; buyers could upgrade to the 155-horsepower Cologne V6, which delivered 230 lb.-ft. of torque. The upside of this moderate power was impressive fuel efficiency, especially for a midsize minivan with a curb weight around 3400 pounds: the Aerostar rated at 17 mpg city, 23 mpg highway. Ford marketed the Aerostar with a focus on its reliability, comfort, toughness, and value. The sturdy van was well-suited to conversion for drivers with disabilities as well; wheelchair users and others found that the Aerostar was rugged enough to incorporate aftermarket modifications like lifts and ramps. You'll still see some Aerostars of this vintage out on the roads today!