Ford Windstar
First generation · 1995–1998 · 4 model years · 5 trims
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Photo: 1996 Ford Windstar GL, front right, 06-04-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Ford Windstar front 20071007 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1998 Ford Windstar 3.0i V6 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 (53218394082) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1996 Ford Windstar GL, rear left, 06-04-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1996 Ford Windstar GL, front right, 06-04-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Windstar front 20071007 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Ford Windstar 3.0i V6 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 (53218394082) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Ford Windstar GL, rear left, 06-04-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | |||||||
| Cargo · Minivan | 3.0L Vulcan OHV V6 | 150 | 172 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic (AX4S) | FWD | 16/23 (19) | $18,790 |
| Base · Minivan | 3.0L Vulcan OHV V6 | 150 | 172 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic (AX4S) | FWD | 16/23 (19) | $19,960 |
| GL · Minivan | 3.0L Vulcan OHV V6 | 150 | 172 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic (AX4S) | FWD | 16/23 (19) | $21,740 |
| LX · Minivan | 3.8L Essex OHV V6 | 200 | 225 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic (AX4S) | FWD | 16/22 (18) | $26,985 |
| Limited · Minivan | 3.8L Essex OHV V6 | 200 | 225 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic (AX4S) | FWD | 16/22 (18) | $30,285 |
| 1997 | |||||||
| Base · Minivan | 3.0L Vulcan OHV V6 | 147 | 170 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic (AX4S) | FWD | 15/23 (18) | $18,995 |
| Cargo · Minivan | 3.0L Vulcan OHV V6 | 140 | 160 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic (AX4S) | FWD | 15/23 (18) | $19,600 |
| GL · Minivan | 3.0L Vulcan OHV V6 | 147 | 170 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic (AX4S) | FWD | 15/23 (18) | $20,920 |
| LX · Minivan | 3.8L Essex OHV V6 | 200 | 225 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic (AX4S) | FWD | 15/21 (17) | $25,875 |
| 1996 | |||||||
| Cargo · Minivan | 3.0L Vulcan OHV V6 | 150 | 170 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic (AX4S) | FWD | 15/23 (18) | $18,825 |
| GL · Minivan | 3.0L Vulcan OHV V6 | 147 | 170 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic (AX4S) | FWD | 15/23 (18) | $20,145 |
| LX · Minivan | 3.8L Essex OHV V6 | 200 | 230 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic (AX4S) | FWD | 15/22 (18) | $25,125 |
| 1995 | |||||||
| Cargo · Minivan | 3.8L Essex OHV V6 | 155 | 220 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic (AX4S) | FWD | 15/22 (18) | $18,050 |
| GL · Minivan | 3.8L Essex OHV V6 | 155 | 220 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic (AX4S) | FWD | 15/22 (18) | $19,780 |
| LX · Minivan | 3.8L Essex OHV V6 | 155 | 220 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic (AX4S) | FWD | 15/22 (18) | $23,540 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 14 | Not rated |
| 1997 | 6 | Not rated |
| 1996 | 9 | Not rated |
| 1995 | 8 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.