Windstar
Ford Windstar: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Ford Windstar – Ford Freestar/Mercury Monterey2003–2007
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2003 – December 29, 2006 |
| Model years | 2004–2007 |
| Body styles | 5-door minivan |
| Platform | MV1 |
| Engines | 3.9 L Essex V6 4.2 L Essex V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4F50N automatic |
| Wheelbase | 3,068 mm |
| Length | 5,105 mm |
| Width | 2004–2006: 1,941 mm 2006–2007: 1,946 mm |
| Height | 1,748 mm 2006–07 SE, SEL & Limited: 1,793 mm |
| Assembly | Canada: Oakville, Ontario (Oakville Assembly) |
Ford Windstar – Second generation1998–2003
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | August 1998 – July 25, 2003 |
| Model years | 1999–2003 |
| Body styles | 3-door minivan 4-door minivan |
| Platform | MV1 (WIN126) |
| Engines | 3.0 L Vulcan V6 3.8 L Essex V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed AX4S automatic 4-speed AX4N automatic |
| Wheelbase | 3,066 mm |
| Length | 5,103 mm 2001–2003 Base/LX/SE/SEL/Limited: 5,118 mm |
| Width | 1,946 mm 2001–2003 Cargo: 1,910 mm |
| Height | 1,679 mm Cargo: 1,727 mm 1999–2000 SE/SEL: 1,671 mm |
| Assembly | Canada: Oakville, Ontario (Oakville Assembly) |
| Designer | Moray Callum (1996) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2003 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2003 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km |
| 2000 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Minivan |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2003 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.0–3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 10 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2003 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2230 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Suspension | 1318 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Electrical system | 995 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 753 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Body and structure | 742 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Speed control and cruise | 505 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Engine and cooling | 298 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Steering | 221 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Visibility and wipers | 163 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Airbags | 152 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2003: 6327 complaints, 209 with a crash and 199 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.