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Ford AerostarOriginally conceived as an answer to the first Chrysler minivans, the Aerostar is an old school rear-drive van that's at its best when it's harnessed for hard work. It can haul--and tow--heavier loads than the front-drive crowd, and gets the job done with a fair degree of comfort and style.
I have a 95 aerostar with 94,000 miles and just within the last 4 months I have noticed that there is an audible bump,thump,jump thts can be heard felt just underneath the engine cover under the dashboard.
It does not happen every time mostly when the engine is completly cold.
Runs fine otherwise.
I was thinking maybe a loose mount somewhere but was curious if this sounded familier to any of you other areodogs out there?
Thanks
Hi Areodog,
I get the same on my '96 Aerostar 4 wheel drive.(250,000 km). Most noticeable when we are hauling heavy loads such as horse trailer. Have not looked at it closely. If I find something will pass it on.
Regards,
Sparky
this noise is coming from the rear upper control arm bushing above the rear differental when you back up and then drive forward do you get the thump noise too ?
upper control arm bushing is worn out
bushing is about 43.ea bucks 100 labor LOL
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Thump.Bump at startup 
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