A third brake light added to the back end was the only significant design change for the 1994 Ford Aerostar. The midsize minivan continued to appeal primarily to suburbanites looking for family transportation.
Trims available for the '94 Aerostar were XL, XLT, and Eddie Bauer. A Sport appearance package, with alloy wheels, metallic trim, and sport badging was offered for the XL and XLT trims; the Eddie Bauer trim featured a tan leather interior and two-tone exterior. An Extended bodystyle, which offered nearly 30 additional cubic feet of cargo space, was available on all trims. The 1994 Aerostar came off the line as a rear-wheel drive vehicle; buyers could upgrade to all-wheel drive. Rear antilock brakes and driver�s side airbags were among the safety features Ford saw as a selling point. Under the hood, the options were a bit limited: the standard engine was a 145-horsepower Vulcan V6 that put out 165 lb.-ft. of torque, but buyers could upgrade to the 155-horsepower Cologne V6, which delivered 230 lb.-ft. of torque.
The '94 Ford Aerostar continued to sell well with families, as well as with business owners and tradespeople who wanted comfort for passengers and plenty of room for cargo. However, as the SUV craze started to threaten the minivan market niche, the folks at Ford were thinking redesign.