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2000 Ford Windstar Review
Ford's minivan gets adjustable pedals.
2000 Windstar Review Summary & Specifications
Ford has continued to improve the Windstar, although there was not a lot wrong with the previous model except for the lack of a second sliding door. While adding the second door Ford has taken the opportunity to improve the vehicle in several areas especially safety and even emissions. For example, side airbags are available as an option for the first time.Those who purchase the top-of-the-line model and add optional features such as side airbags and the reverse warning system can end up with one of the most versatile and safest vehicles on the road. It's almost too good for the kids -- a luxuriously appointed Windstar is more appropriate for taking four to six adults on a long journey or downtown to the opera.
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| Vehicle Category | Minivans |
| Editor | John Rettie |
| Model Lineup | Windstar ($21,315); LX ($23,965); SE ($27,615); SEL ($30,610); Limited ($33,360) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.8-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 150-hp 3.0-liter V6; 200-hp 3.8-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, dual front airbags standard; side airbags optional |
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| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Oakville, Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-392-FORD |
| Manufacturer URL | www.fordvehicles.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 21315 |
| Model Tested MSRP | SEL ($30,610) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic air conditioning (front and rear), traction control, AM/FM/cassette stereo, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, cruise control, tilt steering, aluminum alloy wheels, overhead console, dual power sliding doors, leather upholstery |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | floor console, reverse sensing system ($505) |
| Destination Charge | 605 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 31720 |
| Horse Power | 200 @ 4900 |
| Torque | 240 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/23 |
| Wheelbase | 120.7 |
| Length/Width/Height | 200.9/76.6/66.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | 64.7/63.0 |
| Turning Radius | 40.6 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/57.9/40.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.7/66.5/38.6 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.8/48.7/36.9 |
| Trunk Volume | 148.5 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3869 |
| Stock Tires | P225/60R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 |
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