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Ford Windstar Features and Specs

Features & Specs

  • Engine 3.8 L V6-cylinder
  • Drivetrain Front wheel drive
  • Transmission 4-speed automatic
  • Horse Power 200 hp @ 5000 rpm
  • Fuel Economy 16/22 mpg
  • Bluetooth No
  • Navigation No
  • Heated Seats No
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Review of the 1998 Ford Windstar

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  • Pros

    Powerful engines and roomy interior.

  • Cons

    Offensive shape, lack of suspension refinement.

  • What's New for 1998

    Ford widens the driver door as a stop-gap measure until the 1999 Windstar arrives with a fourth door. Subtle styling revisions and a new…

 
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Customer Reviews

  Average Consumer Rating (18 total reviews)

Mixed bag

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Vehicle: 1997 Ford Windstar 3dr Minivan

Have owned the car since it was new. Now have 180,000 miles on itso we know the good and the ugly. The good: great concept and design, very comfortable, great highway vehicle (primary use for us - never was a city car which is prob why we have so many miles on it),tranny is orig and fine engine/trans/systems well conceived (but see the bad...) now has 180K on it and runs great - still not burning oil. The bad: it was made so poorly!!! We have replaced virtually every seal in the engine, rebuilt all the brakes, cruise control and ABS computer quit working years ago. Have replaced many parts - it has been an expensive car to maintain.



Engine reliability?

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Vehicle: 1997 Ford Windstar 3dr Minivan

Purch van in 97 with 4,500 miles. The vehicle has been fairly rugged, except the 3.8 L engine, 200 hp and tows well. The intake and timing chain cover gaskets failed at ~ 110,000 miles (should not fail), about $2,000 from a private mechanic including water pump. Gas mileage is 22/17, handles and drives well Problems: Speedo bounces @ 40,000 did not repair ($500) 3 sensors $250 for parts Intake, timing cover gaskets, water pump @110,000 ~ $2,000 Alternator @120,000, $130. Power steering pump hose $60. Weld front suspension supports $250. Intake manifold gaskets 2 hours Labor, $25 for gaskets Need to clean the sliding door contacts every few years (10 minutes a little steel wool)



Run, run for a better

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Vehicle: 1997 Ford Windstar 3dr Minivan

Blown head gasket from failed sensor. Body scratches very easily, and visibly! Rack in constant need of readjustment. When driving on the hwy, feels like there is a sail attached to the roof. Very poor turning radius. Fix or Repair Daily. Never Ford. Never again.


 
 

Full 1998 Ford Windstar Review

What's New for 1998

Ford widens the driver door as a stop-gap measure until the 1999 Windstar arrives with a fourth door. Subtle styling revisions and a new Limited model round out the changes for 1998.

 

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leesanray
leesanray
06-29-2007
Ford Windstar Should I Buy One?
Given the apparent negative feelings for the Windstar/FreeStar that are common out there, I thought I should add our positive experience for balance....

reisat
reisat
01-19-2006
Ford Windstar Problems
Hi, does anyone sell a new or used Windstar boot cover / cargo shade? Or do you happen to know where to purchase a cargo shade rsp. a boot cover for a Windstar 1998?...

lsg1
lsg1
07-26-2000
Ford Windstar
and you look under Ford Truck/Windstar/1998,...


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Gas Mileage

EPA-Rated MPG

  • 16
  • cty
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  • 22
  • highway
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