Ford Freestar
Overview
Built on the Taurus platform, Windstar was initially introduced in 1994 as
a 1995 model to give Ford a more car-like competitor to the popular Chrysler
minivans. When other automakers began introducing minivans with sliding
passenger doors on the driver's side, Ford responded with an early 1998 model
that featured a Family Entry System, consisting of a longer driver's door and
sliding driver's seat that allowed passengers access to the back from the
left side of the vehicle. Windstar was also the first minivan to achieve a
double 5-star safety rating, the highest given by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, a rating that Windstar has received for five
straight years. The Windstar was redesigned for 1999, including all-new
interior and exterior styling. In addition, an optional fourth door was
added, seating was redesigned, and engine output was increased.
Features & Specs
Engines & Performance
Available Engines & Transmissions
|
Cargo Van |
LX |
LX Standard |
LX Deluxe |
SE |
SEL |
Limited |
| Engines |
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| 3.8L 200 hp V6 |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Transmissions |
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| 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Payload & Towing
|
Cargo Van |
LX |
LX Standard |
LX Deluxe |
SE |
SEL |
Limited |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) |
No data |
No data |
No data |
No data |
No data |
No data |
No data |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) |
145.70 |
No data |
No data |
No data |
No data |
No data |
No data |
| Standard Towing (lb.) |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
3500 |
| Maximum Towing (lb.) |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
3500 |
3500 |
| Standard Payload (lb.) |
1800 |
1200 |
1200 |
1200 |
1200 |
1200 |
1200 |
| Maximum Payload (lb.) |
1800 |
1200 |
1200 |
1200 |
1200 |
1200 |
1200 |
| Standard GVWR (lb.) |
5540 |
5258 |
5258 |
5425 |
5423 |
5496 |
5483 |
| Maximum GVWR (lb.) |
5540 |
5258 |
5258 |
5425 |
5423 |
5496 |
5483 |
Fuel Capacity
|
Cargo Van |
LX |
LX Standard |
LX Deluxe |
SE |
SEL |
Limited |
| Tank (US gallons) |
26.00 |
26.00 |
26.00 |
26.00 |
26.00 |
26.00 |
26.00 |
Fuel Economy (city / hwy): Front-Wheel Drive
| |
3.8L 200 hp V6 |
| 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive |
17 / 23 mpg |
Engine Specifications
|
3.8L 200 hp V6 |
| Horsepower |
200 @ 4900 RPM |
| Torque (lb-ft) |
240 @ 3600 RPM |
| Valves/Valve Configuration |
12/OHV |
| Displacement (cc) |
3802 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.81 X 3.39 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type/System |
Gas/SEFI |
| Turbocharger |
No |
| Supercharger |
No |
Safety Features
Anti-Theft & Locks
|
Cargo Van |
LX |
LX Standard |
LX Deluxe |
SE |
SEL |
Limited |
| Child Safety Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Vehicle Anti-Theft |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Braking & Traction
|
Cargo Van |
LX |
LX Standard |
LX Deluxe |
SE |
SEL |
Limited |
| 4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Automatic Load-Leveling |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Electronic Brake Assistance |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Locking Differential |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Traction Control |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Safety
|
Cargo Van |
LX |
LX Standard |
LX Deluxe |
SE |
SEL |
Limited |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag with Head Protection |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Std. |
| Passenger Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Side Head Curtain Airbags |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Second Row Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Electronic Parking Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| First Aid Kit |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Trunk Anti-Trap Device |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
|
Cargo Van |
LX |
LX Standard |
LX Deluxe |
SE |
SEL |
Limited |
| Keyless Entry (Remote Lock/Unlock) |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Remote Ignition |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Interior
Interior Dimensions
|
Cargo Van |
LX |
LX Standard |
LX Deluxe |
SE |
SEL |
Limited |
| Standard Seating |
2 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
| Optional Seating |
No data |
No data |
No data |
No data |
No data |
No data |
No data |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
39.30 |
39.30 |
39.30 |
39.30 |
39.30 |
39.30 |
39.30 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
No data |
41.10 |
41.10 |
41.10 |
41.10 |
41.10 |
41.10 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
40.70 |
40.70 |
40.70 |
40.70 |
40.70 |
40.70 |
40.70 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
No data |
38.60 |
38.60 |
38.60 |
38.60 |
38.60 |
38.60 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
60.90 |
60.90 |
60.90 |
60.90 |
60.90 |
60.90 |
60.90 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
No data |
63.20 |
63.20 |
63.20 |
63.20 |
63.20 |
63.20 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
57.90 |
57.90 |
57.90 |
57.90 |
57.90 |
57.90 |
57.90 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
No data |
60.80 |
60.80 |
60.80 |
60.80 |
60.80 |
60.80 |
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
|
Cargo Van |
LX |
LX Standard |
LX Deluxe |
SE |
SEL |
Limited |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Interior Features
|
Cargo Van |
LX |
LX Standard |
LX Deluxe |
SE |
SEL |
Limited |
| Cruise Control |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tachometer |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering Column |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Leather Steering Wheel |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Steering Wheel Mounted Controls |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Adjustable Foot Pedals |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
| Genuine Wood Trim |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Trip Computer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
|
Cargo Van |
LX |
LX Standard |
LX Deluxe |
SE |
SEL |
Limited |
| Radio |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| CD Changer |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Std. |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Hands Free or Voice Activated Telephone |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigational Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Subwoofer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Telematic Systems |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Seats
|
Cargo Van |
LX |
LX Standard |
LX Deluxe |
SE |
SEL |
Limited |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Cooled Seats |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Heated Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Front Power Lumbar Support |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Power Memory Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Front Split Bench Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Leather Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Std. |
| Second Row Folding Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Second Row Heated Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Second Row Removable Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Third Row Removable Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Storage
|
Cargo Van |
LX |
LX Standard |
LX Deluxe |
SE |
SEL |
Limited |
| Cargo Area Cover |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Cargo Area Tiedowns |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Cargo Net |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
| Load Bearing Exterior Rack |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Pickup Truck Bed Liner |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Roof
|
Cargo Van |
LX |
LX Standard |
LX Deluxe |
SE |
SEL |
Limited |
| Power Sunroof/Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Removable/Convertible Top |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Manual Sunroof/Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Exterior