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Summary
Ford Windstar offers lots of power, lots of room, and the availability of most of the latest minivan features. It scores well in government crash testing and offers side-impact airbags as an option. New active safety features can help you avoid an accident in the first place. Its versatile seating arrangement works well.The Windstar is a dated product, however, and lacks the sophistication of the newest minivans. Its brakes are unimpressive and its soft suspension wallows in corners and dives under hard braking. An all-new Windstar is on the horizon. Until then, look for deals on the 2003 models.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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LX ($22,710), LX Standard ($26,495); LX Deluxe ($27,580), SE ($29,020), SEL ($31,750), Limited ($34,160) |
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Engines:
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3.8-liter ohv 12-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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ABS, dual front airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, low tire-pressure warning system |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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front side-impact airbags, reverse sensing system, traction control, stability control |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Oaksville, Ontario |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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SEL ($31,750) |
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Standard Equipment:
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automatic air conditioning (front and rear), AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, cruise control, tilt steering, alloy wheels, overhead console, dual power sliding doors, leather upholstery, front floor console |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Family Security Group II ($600), includes traction control, perimeter anti-theft system, P215/ 65R16 self-sealing tires, reverse sensing system |
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Destination Charge:
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655 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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33005 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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200 @ 4900 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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240 @ 3600 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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17/23 |
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Wheelbase:
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120.7 |
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Length/width/height:
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201.5/75.2/66.1 |
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Track, f/r:
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64.3/63.0 |
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Turning circle:
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39.3 |
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Seating capacity:
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7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.3/57.9/40.7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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41.1/60.8/36.8 |
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.8/48.7/35.6 |
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Cargo volume:
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136.4 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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3500 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent |
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Suspension, r:
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twist beam |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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4017 |
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Tires:
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P215/65R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/drum with ABS and EBD |
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Fuel capacity:
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26.0 |
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