1997 Ford Windstar Base
The 1997 Ford Windstar Base is a 147-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $18,995 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 147 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 170 lb-ft of torque at 3300 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Windstar measures 201.2 inches long on a 120.7-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,995 ($38,463 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L Vulcan OHV V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 170 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic (AX4S) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, independent |
| Rear Suspension | Beam axle, coil springs (air suspension optional) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 201.2 in |
| Width | 74.3 in |
| Height | 68 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.7 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 60.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 62.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 57.6 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars