Overview & Reviews

There are several model/series changes, as well as updates to the exterior, interior and powertrain. Ford says a new transmission has improved shift quality and the 3.8-liter V6 is standard on all Windstars. The base model is now called the Windstar LX three-door. The SE Sport is a new trim level and it includes driving lights, painted bumpers and body-side molding, a rear lift gate spoiler, a second-row bucket/console seat, a roof rack with brushed aluminum crossbars, black rocker cladding, and different wheels and tires.

• Top-flight safety equipment and ratings, plenty of interior features and options, sonar backup warning system.

• Floaty ride, restricted legroom for second- and third-row passengers, noisy engine.

User Reviews:

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  Imsorry - 2001 Ford Windstar
  By Joe consumer - May 1 - 2:00 am

  The dealership replaced exhaust sensors rear hatch switches, engine sensors, reah hatch plungers, door open switches, transmission ( lost reverse & overdrive)all 4 tires went bad (broken belts)with in 2 weeks. Brake light comes on when stopping or when hand brake is released but they can not fix. Noisey ride (wind noise)

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  Dont by a Windstar - 2001 Ford Windstar
  By Most Unhappy - April 29 - 2:00 am

  Replaced bad sensors, bearings, switches, body side panels, transmission, window motor

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  Solid Mini-Van - 2001 Ford Windstar
  By Ben Whitehead - April 28 - 2:00 am

  No problems whatsoever in the time weve owned it. Very strong 3.8 V6, with all the passing power I need. Quiet, comfortable. Its a mini-van, what more do you want?

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  disappointed to say the least - 2001 Ford Windstar
  By anewman - February 3 - 2:00 am

  virtually every feature on the windstar that is supposed to make my life easier has broken down. we have had our new van in the shop about 10 times for recalls or repairs. very disappointed

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  Bills Windstar SE Review - 2001 Ford Windstar
  By Bill Hughes - January 21 - 2:00 am

  The Windstar is a very utilitarian vehicle. It has a great safety rating and seems to be a very solidly built vehicle. The motor is quite powerful with the 3.8 V-6, however the transmission/ shifting seems to be a little rough at times. I got the 0% financing for 60 months - that helped close the deal. I am also a Ford man. I dont like most GM vehicles and I dont trust Chrysler/ Dodge reliability. (Caravans used to have a reputation for early transmission failures.)

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  Transmisson needs to be FIX - 2001 Ford Windstar
  By Samantha Smith - November 15 - 2:00 am

  well i bought one and i had only had it 2 month at 17000 miles on it and the trans mission went out i have had a ford van before and every time i take a trip with it the transmission gose out..so right now i am driving a rental car because my new VAN is in the place at 17000 miles getting a new transmission and the rental car thats a ford even sounds like it trasnmission is about to go out... Thank you

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  2001 Windstar Ltd. - WoW - 2001 Ford Windstar
  By Kitzyb - November 2 - 2:00 am

  We love this vehicle. It has performed above our expectations. The only problems we have had are minor interior items. One head rest needed upholstery attention and one light switch needed some. My husband fixed the light with his pocket knife while riding as a passenger. Great for long trips with the kids. We have had over 6 - 1000+ mile trips in last 19 months.

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  2001 Windstar LX - 2001 Ford Windstar
  By jfm166 - September 27 - 2:00 am

  decent car. noisy, but reliable. virtually no mtce in 55K miles. some fit/finish problems.

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  Junk Burn your money first! - 2001 Ford Windstar
  By Stonerat - September 26 - 2:00 am

  Nothing but trouble. Ford bought back my 1996 and traded me for a 2001. This Van is no better and Fords Customer Service is a joke. Dealers can fix problems and are no help in getting Ford to help. Escalating the problem higher in the ford coporation is just a waste of time. They will make will try to convince you that the failed to please only in your case. Make your life simple Stay away from Windstars!

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  great van - 2001 Ford Windstar
  By don juan - September 22 - 2:00 am

  best vehicle on the road....i would buy a million of them if i could!!!