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2001 Ford Windstar Review
Comfort and performance.
2001 Windstar Review Summary & Specifications
Ford has continued to add to the Windstar's already long list of available safety equipment. Offering traction and stability control, front-passenger side airbags and the aforementioned reverse sensing system, and combining those with a five-star government crash test rating, it's easy to see why the Windstar makes for a fantastic family vehicle. So, the Windstar is safe, roomy, has a versatile seating arrangement, and offers a rear-seat entertainment system. If you've got kids, this minivan should be on your list.In fact, it's almost too good for the kids -- a luxuriously appointed Windstar Limited 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 | Three-door models: LX ($21,990); four-door models: LX ($24,850); SE Sport ($27,240); SE ($28,400); SEL ($30,920); Limited ($33,570) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.8-liter V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 200-hp 3.8-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, dual front airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, low tire pressure warning system standard; front side airbags, reverse sensing system, traction and stability control optional |
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| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Oakville, Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.ford.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 21990 |
| Model Tested MSRP | SEL ($30,920) |
| Standard Equipment | Automatic air conditioning (front and rear), AM/FM/cassette stereo, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, cruise control, tilt steering, alloy wheels, overhead console, dual power sliding doors, leather upholstery |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Floor console ($155), Family Security Group II ($600), includes traction control, anti-theft system, P215/ 65R16 self-sealing tires, reverse sensing system |
| Destination Charge | 655 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 32330 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| 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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