Overview & Reviews

AdvanceTrac stability control system was supposed to be available for 2002, but it was postponed. It makes its appearance for the 2003 model year. The LX base trim level is rechristened to Windstar.

• Top-flight safety equipment and ratings, plenty of interior features and options, powerful V6 engine.

• Disconnected ride and handling, poor interior space utilization, noisy V6 engine, poor reputation for reliability.

User Reviews:

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  The Great Limited - 2003 Ford Windstar
  By Limited03 - March 31 - 2:00 am

  I love Windstars! I had a 96, although it was a lemon. I traded that in for a new 98 and has that for 5 years and 70,000 trouble free miles. I got rid of that and now I have my 03 Windstar Limited. I love it. It has been majorly improved from my 98. Its quieter inside and the interior is of a higher quality. I Love it!

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  great van - 2003 Ford Windstar
  By shimdaug - March 28 - 2:00 am

  The Ford Windstar is the best van my wife has every had. We have four children and i use it to pick up things at the hardware store. it drives great and theres plenty of room. we have had a Dodge Carvan, Chevy Venture, and a Toyota Previa and none come close to how nice this van is.

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  The Crew Hauler - 2003 Ford Windstar
  By DaLokC - March 4 - 2:00 am

  I am a married man with 5 children. The Windstar was our first choice for safety above anything else. We decided to pay a little extra for some extra equipment, but the cost have been well worth it. We dont hear the kids complaining of being uncomfortable, and most of the time they are asleep before we even get out of town!!!!

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  DONT BUY A WINDSTAR - 2003 Ford Windstar
  By Ford Sucks! - February 28 - 2:00 am

  The Windstar stayed in the shop for Trans. problems, electrical problems, pwr sliding doors would malfunction, Keyless entry wouldnt work, CD player ate CDs and Check Engine light would come on all the time. Broke down 3 times. The dealership denied all problems, said that there was nothing wrong with the car. When we were in a car accident none of the airbags went off when they were supposed to. The dealership said there was malfunction in the airbag sensors. I will never buy another Ford Van, and I will never buy another vehicle from Berglund In Salem, VA.

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  2003 WINDSTAR - 2003 Ford Windstar
  By jhansen - February 17 - 2:00 am

  GOOD PERFORMER TO DATE, SAFTEFY FEATURES A PLUS, I.E., REAR SENSOR, AUTOTRACTION, SAFTEY SIGNALS WIFE AND KIDS LOVE THE RIDE AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM.

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  Dont be a sucker. - 2003 Ford Windstar
  By kiddyvan - January 20 - 2:00 am

  Tested Windstar v. Gr Caravan. Windstar steering was sloppy pedals awkward steering wheel blocked panel, seats were uncomfortable. Tight around middle bench seat. Van small-approx 35 cu.ft. cargo space smaller than GC. Lots of neat gadgets - dont be sucked in by bells & whistles. Interior gadgets seem cheap. GC is the way to go. Smooth as can be! VERY comfortable. Superior design & handling. Dodge has it hands down! If youre making a purchase drive the Windstar first, then go get a GC!

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  bad car, avoid - 2003 Ford Windstar
  By hadit - January 5 - 2:00 am

  This pig has been back for repairs regularly since we bought it new. Front end parts, interior pieces break, engine problems. Just replaced tranny, power steering unit, rack and pinion unit, starter, at 64000 miles. Electrical shorts abound with this car. I am fighting with Ford now. They know they have a loser in this one. Avoid at all costs. On my way to get a Honda or Toyota, US automakers do not care or build in quality.

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  I love it - 2003 Ford Windstar
  By Nancy K. - January 1 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car in June of 2002 and it has been wonderful ever since. The car has a great sound system and all of the diffrent features are amazing and wonderful. The engine is powerful and it does much better in snow and ice than my 1999 Windstar. I love the 17" rims as supposed to the 15" hubcaps. It seats many people and is also very comfortable. The video system is also good to have in case you are going on a long trip. The picture quality is beautiful! This car is the best I have ever owned! I dont know why everyone else hates it!

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  Dont buy it - 2003 Ford Windstar
  By JodiN - December 22 - 2:00 am

  In short, 10 things went wrong with it in 12 months. I bought the Limited version, loaded, everything went wrong including transmission going out at 16000 miles. Major electrical problems. Uncomfortable second row seating. Pain to remove the third row seat when necessary. For the price, its a rip off.

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  Dont get a windstar - 2003 Ford Windstar
  By bellcurve - December 2 - 2:00 am

  I owned a 97 Windstar. It was functional and did what it was intended to do - hull people. Then chose the basic 02 Windstar - and what difference. 1. Outside noise 2. Cheep and flimsy material (inside and out) 3. Annoying seat belt beeper 4. Inside lights shorted out 5. Feels like the wind could push the van over. 6. Poor excelleration, rough ride. 7. Visionless. It seems like they took an old formula and then simply tried to make money by cheepening all of the parts. The only revisions you get with newer models is price cuts in production with little in the way of new amenities. Very poor van. Will never get another one.