1996 Ford Windstar Cargo Review
Price Estimate: $1,713 - $2,721
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
Ford boosted output on the 3.8-liter V6 from 155 to 200 horsepower and tune-ups happen every 100,000 miles.
For sale near Stockton, CA
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in California
$302/mo for Windstar Cargo Base
Windstar Cargo Base
vs
$273/mo
Avg. Midsize Minivan
Ford Windstar Cargo Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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I have 3 and love every one
4.88 out of 5 starsGrumpy, 12/10/2002
1996 Ford Windstar Cargo 3dr Minivan
Have (2) 96 60000 and 74000 miles (1)
98 73000 miles. Minor problems, nothing
major. Have Ford and aftermarket
extended warranty. All problems taken
care of for just the deductible.(if you
don't include cost of extended
warranty, which is cheaper than a new
transmission or head gasket job). Well
maintained and NOT ABUSED.Well pleased
so far.
It's a dog!
1.88 out of 5 starsit's a dog!, 11/07/2002
1995 Ford Windstar Cargo Cargo 3dr Minivan (1995.5)
Like the others--head gasket and now a
transmission at 105K. Too many smaller
problems. The last American car I'll
ever own. Back to my Hondas.
Faithful
5 out of 5 starssptrain, 08/25/2003
1995 Ford Windstar Cargo 3dr Minivan
I purchased my van in 1998 with 45k
miles on it and now it has just about
140k and I have had minimal problems
and it has ALWAYS started & NEVER left
me sittin. I like the great mpg & being
able to go 450 miles in between fill
ups on the hiway.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1996 Ford Windstar Cargo, so we've included reviews for other years of the Windstar Cargo since its last redesign.
1996 Windstar Cargo Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $302/month |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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