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2003 Ford Windstar Review
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2003 Windstar Review Summary & Specifications
Ford Windstar offers lots of power, lots of room, and the availability of most of the latest minivan features. It scores well in government crash testing and offers side-impact airbags as an option. New active safety features can help you avoid an accident in the first place. Its versatile seating arrangement works well.The current Windstar is nearing the end of its run, however, and does not offer the latest in chassis design and refinement.
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| Vehicle Category | Minivans |
| Editor | John Rettie |
| Model Lineup | LX ($22,710), LX Standard ($26,495); LX Deluxe ($27,580), SE ($29,020), SEL ($31,750), Limited ($34,160) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.8-liter ohv 12-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 200-hp 3.8-liter ohv 12-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, dual front airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, low tire-pressure warning system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | front side-impact airbags, reverse sensing system, traction control, stability control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Oaksville, Ontario |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.ford.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 22710 |
| Model Tested MSRP | SEL ($31,750) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic air conditioning (front and rear), AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, cruise control, tilt steering, alloy wheels, overhead console, dual power sliding doors, leather upholstery, front floor console |
| Destination Charge | 655 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Family Security Group II ($600), includes traction control, perimeter anti-theft system, P215/ 65R16 self-sealing tires, reverse sensing system |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 33005 |
| Horse Power | 200 @ 4900 |
| Torque | 240 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/23 |
| Wheelbase | 120.7 |
| Length/Width/Height | 201.5/75.2/66.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | 64.3/63.0 |
| Turning Radius | 39.3 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/57.9/40.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.1/60.8/36.8 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.8/48.7/35.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 136.4 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | twist beam |
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| Curb Weight | 4017 |
| Stock Tires | P215/65R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS and EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 |
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