In the ever-competitive minivan market, the little differences can make a company's year, or make it miserable. The bigger differences, like the number of doors, can be even more significant. Which is why the Ford Windstar, late to the four-door party, has brought along a surprise guest this year: the Family Door. It's hard to have any discussion about the 1998 Ford Windstar without someone mentioning That Big Door. Ford's official name is the Family Entry System. Ford insiders call it the More Door. The Windstar still has only three doors--a major disadvantage since Chrysler and General Motors front-wheel-drive minivans all offer an optional sliding door on the driver's side. When Ford was designing the Windstar, its market research showed that minivan buyers didn't really care about having a fourth door. Wrong. Parents find the fourth door makes getting kids, especially little kids, in and out of the van a lot easier. It is being ordered on something like three out of four Chrysler vans. The Windstar will offer a fourth door when it's redesigned for 1999, but the big door is the quick fix for 1998. By making the driver's door six inches longer and offering a driver's seat that slides and tips forward, you can now get kids in and out of the back on the left side of the van. Obviously, one door is simply not the same as two. But that doesn't change our overall impression that the Windstar is a fine minivan. It remains convenient to use and pleasurable to drive. A star performer in government crash tests, the Windstar also offers plenty of room for big families and lots of stuff.
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1998
1998 Ford Windstar
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Specs & Features
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Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
Standard:
3.0L V-6 / 150 HP / 172 ft.lbs.
Available:
3.8L V-6 / 200 HP / 225 ft.lbs.
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
18 / 25 / 21 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
2
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | Standard:
3.0L V-6 / 150 HP / 172 ft.lbs. Available:
3.8L V-6 / 200 HP / 225 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Front-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 18 / 25 / 21 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | |
Rear Suspension | |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel / Full-size |
Fuel Tank | 20.0 Gal. / 25.0 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $77 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 157.0 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | |
Exterior Length | 201.2 " |
Exterior Width | 75.4 " |
Exterior Height | 68.0 " |
Front Headroom | 39.3 " |
Rear Headroom | |
Front Legroom | 41.8 " |
Rear Legroom | |
Front Shoulder Room | 60.9 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 3,545 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 121 " |
Turning Radius |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 3 Doors |
Wheels | 15.0 " Steel |
Paint | Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Manual / Dual Power Remote |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Body-colored |
Rear Spoiler | |
Exhaust |
Interior Features
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
Not Yet Available
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Overall Front Crash Safety Rating |
Not Yet Available
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
Not Yet Available
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating |
Not Yet Available
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months / Unlimited Miles |
Accessories Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
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