FuelFacts

Does the 1988 Ford Aerostar Wagon need premium gas?

Every trim takes regular — no premium needed.

Trim (engine / transmission)FuelMPGFuel/yr
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWDREGULAR17$3,650
3.0L 6-cyl, 5-spd manual, RWDREGULAR17$3,650
The EPA records the fuel each version was tested on. Whether premium is strictly required or just recommended is an owner's-manual detail the EPA dataset doesn't include — so we don't guess it.

2 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov · retrieved 2026-06-14.