2000 Ford Windstar Review
Price Estimate: $538 - $854

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Top-flight safety equipment and ratings, plenty of interior features and options, sonar backup warning system.
Cons
- Floaty ride, restricted legroom for second- and third-row passengers, noisy engine.
What’s new
The Windstar now has standard power-adjustable pedals and an optional rear-seat video entertainment center. There's also a new trim level called the Limited. Available midyear 2000, it will contain more standard features than the previously top-line SEL.
Edmunds says
Safe and powerful, Windstar suffers most from poor packaging.
For sale near Spring, TX
4 listings
- Photos not available
- Not provided
- No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 15 City / 21 Hwy MPG
- Indy Motorsports (664 mi away)
Close
Located in Saint Charles, MO
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2FMZA5341YBB35168
Stock: B35168
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-26-2024 - Photos not available
- 117,212 miles
- No accidents, 6 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 15 City / 21 Hwy MPG
- CSC Motors (989 mi away)
Close
Located in Tempe, AZ
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2FMZA5343YBB44907
Stock: B44907
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-20-2023
Vehicle overview
Much of the Ford Windstar's reputation is based on safety. And in the highly contested minivan market, that's a pretty good piece of turf upon which to stake a claim. In the five straight years it has been tested, the Windstar has earned the U.S. government's highest frontal crash test rating for both the driver and front passenger. Additionally, the Windstar can be equipped with optional side-impact airbags that give the minivan top government marks for side-impact crash safety.
In 1999, the Windstar gained dual-power-sliding doors, head-and-chest side airbags and a sonar-based reverse sensing system. For 2000, new power-adjustable pedals (March 2000 availability) enable the driver to move the gas and brake pedals up to 4 inches toward the seat while maintaining a safe operating distance from the steering wheel. Adding to the safety of the vehicle is a standard child-seat-anchor system that meets new U.S. government requirements. The anchors provide a more secure attachment point for the child-safety seat.
Another new addition is a rear-seat entertainment console. The system features a video cassette player and a video monitor with a 6.4-inch LCD screen that flips up from the center console for viewing. The console also contains RCA jacks for video game use. The Windstar also allows front-seat passengers to listen to one media, such as radio or tape, while rear-seat passengers can listen to a separate media (such as a CD) through headphones.
The new Limited version of the Windstar includes many of the luxury-oriented SEL's optional equipment as standard, including side airbags, the reverse sensing system, power-adjustable pedals, traction control, an in-dash six-CD changer and a towing package. The Limited can be identified by its unique 10-spoke aluminum wheels and special Light Parchment Gold paint (black is optional). Inside, floor mats are embroidered with Limited script and door panels have wood grain trim.
All four-door Windstars are equipped with a 3.8-liter V6 that generates a robust, although somewhat noisy, 200 horsepower. Ford says the engine meets current Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle (ULEV) standards.
On the road, the Windstar doesn't match up to its competition in terms of its handling abilities. The suspension is quite soft, allowing a disconcerting amount of body roll. Another shortcoming is a lack of legroom for second- and third-row passengers.
Despite these deficits in handling and interior design, the Windstar is a good blend of everyday practicality, useable performance and innovative features. It is also wrapped in a shell that will protect your loved ones from all but the most serious crashes, when properly restrained. As long as you don't need to haul adults in back on a regular basis, it should serve your needs well if you absolutely must buy a vehicle with a domestic nameplate on the grille.
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$196/mo for Windstar LX
Windstar LX
vs
$179/mo
Avg. Midsize Minivan
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Ford Windstar Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
Trending topics
Still works well
3.38 out of 5 starsJoe, 05/12/2010
2000 Ford Windstar SE 4dr Minivan
Bought this van new in 2000. Have maitained van according to manual (mostly). This van has been to FL from WI and back several times, to SD pulling a camper 2 times, KY and TN twice and is used daily around home. It currently has 201,600 + miles on it and is starting to show it's age. We now have some electrical issues with the cruise control, ABS and gauges. Overall this van has … been very reliable. No transmission problems eventhough we pull a pop-up camper with it and no other major issues. We have replaced struts, shocks, tierod ends, brakes and an alternator but I consider these items "maintence" because parts do wear out. Wife now has a 2002 Windstar and I plan on driving oldone
Confortable ride
4 out of 5 starspaulnbedford, 05/31/2015
2000 Ford Windstar SE 4dr Minivan
Bought this van used back around 2004 with roughly 54,000 miles on it and I have to say it's surprised me for a Ford. It's actually be a reliable van. I had several people tell me not to buy one, but it's been a very good vehicle over the years. It's had the usual things, tires, brakes and the odd sensor or two go bad and need replacing, but over all it has been a good vehicle and never … left me stranded. Like most Fords though it does seem to be plagued with recalls and electrical issues, now which I am starting to suffer from. Locks not starting to work, drivers window motor has been replaced several times and gauges starting to go crazy on me. The rear axle is problematic as they rust out in states where salt is used on the roads during Winter and supposedly they had "patched" mine, but got a notice from Ford saying the patch might not have been properly now. It does have 209k plus on it now though so it can't stay perfect forever and people can't expect these cars to stay that way anyway.
It did break an engine/transmission mount which has made it undrivable now about 6 months ago. Have been trying to make up my mind if the cost of towing and work to be done would be worth it as I don't know if the trans has been damaged by this break. The engine was still running strong though and I was expecting to get another 100k out of it.
Good Bye Ford, Hello Nissan
2 out of 5 starsjon, 07/26/2006
2000 Ford Windstar SE 4dr Minivan
I purchased my 2000 Windstar used 4 years old with 42000 miles on it in the hopes it would last me several years and provide dependable service. I have spent far more maintaining this vehicle than I would have with another vehicle. The transmission is slipping (75,000 miles), struts need replacing, power door locks not working, fuel economy is 17 mpg (which is harder to swallow closer to … $3/ gallon) and vehicle has always had problems with alignments. The worst part is that given the dependability and performance of the Windstar, I'll lose a significant amount of money today as I trade it in on a (yes) foreign car to take advantage of the Japanese ability to build dependable vehicles that hold their value.
50 years of Fords and this is the last
3.13 out of 5 starsMy Last Ford, 06/16/2006
2000 Ford Windstar SE 4dr Minivan
I'm 8,000 miles into the 3th transmission in 115,000 miles and I'm now getting "check transmission" errors. The original transmission died at 40,000, the second at 60,000 and number 3 at 112,000. The only other problems have been tie rod ends at 50k and a couple of engine modules at about 70,000. Ford paid for tranny #2 under their 36,000 replacement part warranty. The new error (the … previous trannys died while pulling out into traffic with no warning) is likely to be a computer module that isn't part of the warrantied replacement tranny -- needless to say after $10,000 in repairs on a $25,000 car, this is the last Ford, despite a lifetime of being a Ford owner.
2000 Windstar Highlights
Limited
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $196/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 RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- 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
Related Used 2000 Ford Windstar info
Vehicle reviews of used models
- BMW X6 2020 Review
- Land Rover Range Rover 2021 Review
- Chrysler 300 2021 Review
- Audi A8 2020 Review
- Kia Cadenza 2020 Review
Shop used vehicles in your area
- Automatic Honda Fit
- BMW Electric Car I3
- Lexus NX 300H Awd
- Used Acura ILX 2017
- Used Acura ILX 2018
- Used Acura ILX 2020 For Sale
- Used Acura ILX 2023
- Used Acura Integra 2014
- Used Acura Integra 2015
- Used Acura Integra 2019
Popular new car reviews and ratings
- New MINI Countryman
- Buick Enclave 2025
- 2026 Toyota RAV4 News
- New Toyota RAV4 Prime
- New Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
- 2025 Volvo XC60
- 2025 BMW X7
- 2026 Subaru XV Crosstrek News
- 2025 Encore GX
- 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Research other models of
- New Ford F-450 Super Duty
- 2024 Ford F-350
- New Ford Ranger
- 2024 Bronco Sport
- 2024 F-250 Super Duty
- New Ford F-250 Super Duty
- New Ford Escape
- Ford F-350 Super Duty 2024
- 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Other models
- Used Bentley Continental-Gtc in Durham, NC 2014
- Used Kia Seltos in Glastonbury, CT 2025
- Used GMC Hummer-Ev in Benton, AR 2025
- Used Tesla Roadster in Montgomery, TX 2011
- Used Volkswagen Rabbit in Southern Pines, NC 2009
- Used Mazda B-Series-Truck in West Monroe, LA 2009
- Used Lexus NX in North Little Rock, AR 2025
- Used Hummer H2 in West Somerset, KY 2009
- New Toyota Rav4-Plug-In-Hybrid for Sale in Bourbonnais, IL
- Used Lexus NX-200T in Hawthorne, CA 2017