What is the Ford Windstar?
The Ford Windstar was a front-wheel-drive family minivan sold from 1995 to 2003. Its tall body and passenger-car layout made room for people and everyday cargo, giving Ford a family-focused option in its vehicle range.
How did the Windstar change between generations?
The first generation ran from 1995 to 1998. A redesigned second generation followed from 1999 to 2003, keeping the minivan format and adding dual sliding side doors.
Engines and power
US and Canadian Windstars used petrol engines ranging from 3.0 L to 3.8 L.
How economical is the Ford Windstar?
The EPA’s combined rating for US Windstars reached 19 MPG, with consumption as low as 12.4 L/100 km. Canadian figures show consumption as low as 12.8 L/100 km on NRCan’s 5-cycle test. The EPA and Canadian 5-cycle procedures differ from each other and from European WLTP and NEDC tests.
Questions and answers
What kind of vehicle is the Ford Windstar?
It is a front-wheel-drive family minivan.
What are the Windstar’s generation years?
The first generation ran from 1995 to 1998, followed by the second generation from 1999 to 2003.
Which engines did the Windstar use?
US and Canadian versions used petrol engines from 3.0 L to 3.8 L.
What is the Windstar’s best official US combined fuel-economy rating?
The EPA combined figure reaches 19 MPG.
