2000 Ford Windstar: Road Test
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- MSRP: $19,910 -$33,455
- Invoice: $18,046 -$29,966
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Our road test for the 2000 Ford Windstar includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Ford Windstar from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Ford Windstar, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Ford Windstar help you decide if a 2000 Ford Windstar is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Base | SEL | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 3.6 |
Standard 3.0 V6 is too weak for the weight, making the 3.8 our choice. It's one of the strongest engines available in a minivan, and provides adequate acceleration even with a full load.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Base | SEL | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.9 |
Our 3.8-liter tester averaged 14.8 mpg in mostly city driving--lower than average for a minivan, but we doubt the overworked 3.0 would do better.
RIDE QUALITY
| Base | SEL | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4.9 |
Stable and carlike, though Windstar doesn't absorb bumps quite as well as the Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Base | SEL | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.3 |
Competent overall handling, though body lean is evident in turns and the steering feels numb and unnatural.
QUIETNESS
| Base | SEL | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4.5 |
The engine sounds gruff under acceleration but quiets at cruise. Road noise intrudes at highway speeds.
CONTROLS
| Base | SEL | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.7 |
Layout is generally good, but radio buttons are confusing and climate controls are mounted low. Wipers are controlled by an awkward rotary switch on the turn-signal stalk.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Base | SEL | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6 |
Fine room with easy access thanks to a low step-in and wide doorway.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Base | SEL | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | 6.4 |
Power sliding doors are a genuine convenience. Seats are comfortable and their backs fold and recline, though no integrated child seat is offered. Third-row seat is hard to access.
CARGO ROOM
| Base | SEL | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | 9.3 |
The rear hatch raises and lowers easily, though separate opening rear glass isn't available. Seats are heavy and hard to remove, but there's good space behind the third row.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Base | SEL | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.8 |
Minivans from Dodge, Chrysler, and Honda are our Best Buys, but the roomy Windstar boasts some noteworthy safety and convenience features.
Total Score
| Base | SEL | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | 58 | 54.4 |
Total Score: 56
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