2003 Ford Windstar Cargo Review
Price Estimate: $1,039 - $1,650
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Top-flight safety ratings, utilitarian interior, powerful V6 engine.
Cons
- Disconnected ride and handling, poor interior space utilization, noisy V6 engine, poor reputation for reliability.
What’s new
Ford's budget-priced Windstar Cargo van carries over for 2003 without change.
Edmunds says
For hauling heavy, bulky cargo, a larger vehicle might serve your needs better.
For sale near West Somerset, KY
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Kentucky
$194/mo for Windstar Cargo Base
Windstar Cargo Base
vs
$191/mo
Avg. Midsize Minivan
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Ford Windstar Cargo Owner Reviews
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4.88 out of 5 starsHappy as a Lark, 05/07/2009
2000 Ford Windstar Cargo 3dr Minivan
I wasn't sure about a used Ford Minivan, but I was very pleased. I did need to but a rebuilt trans at 97,000 miles( being the 2nd owner )and a $400. tune-up is nuts, but the van drove like a champ. 3.8 is a good engine. The tranny was crap but the cargo van is the BOMB... Too bad some lady in AZ. decided to smash her car into mine and the Ins. Co. is calling it a total. Because the … frame is a unibody and will cost too much $$$$$ to fix.... properly anyway. Can never quit get it right once it's bent.... So I'm looking for another van on this site and am really finding alot of helpful tips and correct pricing t.m.v. (especially in THIS economy) It's going to make my day easier tomorrow!!!.
Great work van
4.38 out of 5 starsJosh, 01/12/2010
2003 Ford Windstar Cargo 3dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
I love the MPG on it. With a ladder rack and shelving full of electrical parts and all my tools I get 17 MPG. It's been great over the 4 months I've had it. I probably will go buy anew one if and when this dies.. Love the simplicity.
I would never own another one!!
2.63 out of 5 starsTammy, 02/18/2005
1999 Ford Windstar Cargo 3dr Minivan
I got the van and loved it for a few months. The van only had 29,000 miles on it when I got it and at 32,000 miles I had to have a new fuel pump put in it and the windshield wipers front and back fuses keep blowing and they still are. I'm driving around with no back wipers not but I'm just glad I still have front ones for now (knock on wood). The van has a problem with shifting when I … take off, not all the time but most of the time. I was told a few months after I got the van that I would need a new transmission more than likely in a year or two and my two years are almost up and more and more things on the van seem to be breaking or just not working. I would never by another Windstar again!!
Good to the last drop!
4.5 out of 5 starsBrian Smith, 11/22/2009
2003 Ford Windstar Cargo 3dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
I bought my '03 Windsar Cargo in '04 & it already had 82,000 miles on it. It has been driven continiously 5 days a week for the last 5+ years as a work vehicle with very few problems. It has never left me sranded! only major issues were A/C Comp & Intake Manifold. Always had even wear on my Goodyears and no major Brake problems. Got Trans Fluid changed periodicly. Finally after 254,000 … miles the Transmission has given up! I think I got my money's worth! Off to buy an '06 Freestar to replace the Windstar...Thank You FoMoCo!
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2003 Ford Windstar Cargo, so we've included reviews for other years of the Windstar Cargo since its last redesign.
2003 Windstar Cargo Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $21,075 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $194/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
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 RatedDriver4 / 5PassengerNot 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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