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.

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it'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.

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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.

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1996 Windstar Cargo Highlights

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$226/month
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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NHTSA Overall Rating

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

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Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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