1996 Ford Aerostar Owner's Manual - Page 103

Outside handles and locks Anti-theft front door lock knobs Anti-theft lock knobs are designed to preclude unlocking the door by pulling up on the bullet type lock knob. To unlock and open the front door from the inside of the vehicle, pull on the inside door handle. Sliding Door With the door unlocked, unlatch the sliding door by pulling the inside handle to the rear, or by pulling the outside handle out and rearward. To close, push the inside handle forward or pull the outside handle forward. Sliding door handles 122