Overview & Reviews

The Windstar now has standard power-adjustable pedals and an optional rear-seat video entertainment center. There's also a new trim level called the Limited. Available midyear 2000, it will contain more standard features than the previously top-line SEL.

• 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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  Confortable ride - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By paulnbedford - May 31 - 2:21 pm

  Bought this van used back around 2004 with about 54,000 miles on it and I have to say its surprised me for a Ford. its actually be a reliable van. Its had the usual things, tires, brakes and the odd sensor, but over all it has been a good vehicle and never left me stranded. Like most Fords though it does seem to be plagued with recalls and electrical issues, now which I am starting to suffer from. Locks not starting to work and gauges starting to go crazy on me. And from online research it looks to be faulty soldering on the backside of the cluster. It does have 190k plus on it now though so it cant stay perfect forever and people cant expect these cars to stay that way.

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  It Has Been Great - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By Annwyn - April 4 - 11:02 pm

  Bought the Windstar with 55,000 miles on it. Changed the oil and maintained it regularly but stopped going to Ford! Added 100000 miles of hard driving and lots of long trips. Brakes changed, transmission flushed on time, rotated tires regularly and would say this baby has been just what we needed. It has gone over dirt roads and been hit by a tree but has stood up to it all. Main problem? Rust around the bottom of the doors but then it was parked outside near the ocean and now in upstate NY. If the Blue Book didnt list the value under $400 I would put the $1300 in it that is recommended (including trans flush and new tire) and roll on.

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  Does the Job - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By MW - December 15 - 2:00 am

  We have had a good experience with the windstar ( our first minivan) The seats are removable, though heavy, but make for very versitile use of space. Our three kids and the dog have plenty of space and still room for luggage. We havent had any significant problems that werent addressed promptly. The side power doors are great, thought the pass side door often moves slowly. We only have 38K miles on it and I hear the horror stories about the trans. but none for us (knock wood) My wife and I swore we would never get a minivan, but this has been the best, and most practical vehicle we have owned.

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  2000 Windstar SE - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By ken_swar - June 15 - 7:30 am

  Leased vehicle has 23000 miles. Been to dealer twice for factory recalls -- both fixed in a day as promised. Required one other trip to dealer for rear sliding door which was harder to close than the other. Dealer was able to successfully correct. Lease over in March of 03. I would be more interested in sticking with a Windstar if the 3rd seat were a little easier to manage.

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  Nice ride but lacks in quality - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By Ronster - January 19 - 10:00 am

  This is a great family van. We have the two sliding doors with the captains chairs in the middle. Very comfortable even with 6 to 7 adults inside. Great for our family of five, with plenty of room. The main problem has been the reliability of the van. Transmission had to be replaced within 2 years and the new ones does not work perfect. Have takin it back but Ford says it is fine. Also, we have had two recalls on the vehicle which were fixed in one day. Sterio has had to be replaced (went bad) and seems to idle rough. Although it was a new van, both my wife and I do not think that it is a very reliable car. Ford should think more about building more reliable cars.

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  2000 Windstar - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By trimerus - April 13 - 5:13 pm

  Purchased the Windstar new and maintained well. Bought an extended 100,000 mile warantee but never needed to use it. have found vehicle to be reliable through the 95000 miles we have owned.

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  Despite what others say - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By Mike15 - December 2 - 2:00 am

  I have had my Windstar for nearly 3 years now and the only thing I had to do was replace the tires and brake pads. That was due to normal wear. I have had a very pleasurable experience with my Windstar. I plan to keep it and of course maintain it for many years. I do expect things to wear out over time like maybe the transmission after 130,000 miles like another fellow "complained" about, but it happens to every vehicle.

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  35k in 2 yrs; so far so good - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By jiminjax - November 12 - 2:00 am

  Ive put 35k on the Windstar in just under 2 years with only 2 minor problems, a failed mass air sensor and failed liftgate struts, both replaced under warranty. Its built like a tank; when a Toyota Avalon bounced off the left front fender and wiped itself out, I had to look to find the damage. Ive read about all the problems in earlier models, but I think they got it together by the 2000 model year.

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  No Problems - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By No problem - August 21 - 8:46 pm

  Bought it new in early 2001. Wifes car shes a lead foot. Very few problems, no engine or tranmission problems. Sliding doors need adjusting very couple years. We put 107500 miles in 6.5 years. Never broke down, if they still made them Id buy another. We never missed an oil change or other service.

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  Quick - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By macspec - August 8 - 10:00 am

  Excessive road noise from tires and suspension Something needed to make rear door easier to maneuver.