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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  I like it so far - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By kbarno - July 18 - 9:48 pm

  I used to own a 1995 Ford Aerostar with 220,000 miles & sold it to a friend. He has done minimal work to it and its still running. So I bought a Windstar. The washer fluid sprayer on the back window doesnt work, and Ive had to replace a windshield due to a rock ding. It needs the plugs done but thats expected at 112,000 miles other than that Im happy. The clunky noise in the tranny seems to be a normal Ford thing. The Aerostar sounded like that for years and at the mileage it had, the tranny still ran strong. Overall I hope to have the same luck with the Windstar, because at this time Im happy with it.

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  Ford Quality None - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By Telrider - June 27 - 3:26 am

  My girlfriend and I both bought 2000 Ford Windstars and the front tires failed on both around 20k due bad front tire alignment from the factory. It turns out the camber control is under the engine pan where it can not be adjusted without a $175 slotting job to the pan. The dealership, Ford "Customer No Service", and the Ford area rep said that it was not covered under the 36k bumper to bumper warranty. "Ford-Ethics None"

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  50 years of Fords and this is the last - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By My Last Ford - June 16 - 9:33 am

  Im 8,000 miles into the 3th transmission in 115,000 miles and Im now getting "check transmission" errors. The original transmission died at 40,000, the second at 60,000 and number 3 at 112,000. The only other problems have been tie rod ends at 50k and a couple of engine modules at about 70,000. Ford paid for tranny #2 under their 36,000 replacement part warranty. The new error (the previous trannys died while pulling out into traffic with no warning) is likely to be a computer module that isnt part of the warrantied replacement tranny -- needless to say after $10,000 in repairs on a $25,000 car, this is the last Ford, despite a lifetime of being a Ford owner.

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  Never Again! - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By KVriezen - June 15 - 7:38 pm

  I bought this car from a dealership with 23K miles on it 3.5 yrs. ago. We rolled our 96 Windstar (which had problems) after hitting a patch of MN ice and T-boning another van. Because we walked away with only a few bruises and scratches (living to tell about the 5-star crash rating), I bought another Windstar. Stupid me. At 97K the O/D light & the Check Transmission lights came on. It seemed to be OK if the car was cold, but after about 45 miles it would come on. It also started skipping gears. After three trips to the mechanic (whom we have used for years) he says there is a tranny leak and we need a new one ($2K). He first thought it was a stuck solenoid. NOT! No more Fords for us! EVER!

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  Check tran. before warranty expires! - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By poshay - May 19 - 2:00 am

  Just put $1500 into trans. Like others was told the rolling and clunk were normal until the warranty expired 6,000 mi. ago. I will never buy another Ford product after this experience.

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  Good van for the money... - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By Calc - May 14 - 2:00 am

  Our Windstar LX with 37K miles is comfortable, has a strong engine (but alittle noisy), and has great crash test scores. Some people seem to have reliabilty problems, but so far the only thing to go wrong for us was a tie rod end in the front suspension. I would recommend this van to people on a budget looking for a good safe ride for there family. Also good for towing. If money is no object and you dont mind quirky styling, get the Honda Odyssey.

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  comfortable, yet unreliable. - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By Roman - April 19 - 4:25 pm

  Well, I bought this car with 75K on it and put 6000 miles on it within 3 months. When I bought it I didnt know that transmission slips @ 65-75 m/hr. I had to push gas and the problem seemed to go away, then it would do this again (probably transmission, I dont know). Also EGR censor went bad - another $75, easy to change though. Engine is strong, yet seemed to leak some oil, very little. Overall its a very comfortable ride, dual air, dual sliding doors, tinted windows, alloy wheels, exterior design is pretty good for that year. I wish they could improve the quality, other than that its an ok experience. Quality Ford, when you improve the quality?

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  Steady Vehicle - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By oldcrewjock - April 16 - 7:51 pm

  Generally a good vehicle, however there have been nagging issues. There was an issue with the steering column (fluid leak), the cruise control went out a 80K miles. It is a bit of a gas pig (17.5 town/21 hwy), now that gas is over $2.00/gal it is the last of the three I own to be used. The ability to switch climate control to rear is a nice feature. Used to tow a large pop-up camper- performed well. Lots of power, though could have more low end torque. Transmission tends to be a little clunky.

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  Windstar - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By tshffr - March 2 - 10:00 am

  Fun to drive with plenty of interior room for short or long trips.

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  GREAT VAN - IF YOU BUY EXTENDED WARRANTY - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By momof4 - February 22 - 1:39 am

  Three new transmissions in less than 75k miles first transmission 25k miles. Bought van brand new. Heavenly ride. Original transmission gave hints of failure at 10,000 miles -- dealership denied for another 15,000 miles until the whole transmission gave out while crossing highway. Ford, good training on the denial of transmission problems. Thanks for putting my life in danger! This may sound crazy, but I love the van even with 3 new transmissions in 4 years. Perhaps I’m not wise. 3 children alters thought process. Edmunds reviewers were dead on even the nit picky problems. A financial survival tip -- extended warranty absolutely without a doubt a serious necessity for Windstar owners -- Ford Direct) finances no interest.