Car financing: 1997 Ford Windstar
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.1 to 13.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 1997 Ford Windstar for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1997 Ford Windstar specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $20.31 | $21.39 |
1997 Ford Windstar: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 20 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,700 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,062 | $4,278 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Ford Windstar
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 192 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (46), engine and engine cooling (41) and suspension (39). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09V399000 | 2009-10-13 | vehicle speed control | FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS... |
| 01V199000 | 2001-06-18 | suspension:front:springs:coil springs | ON CERTAIN MINIVANS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND IN THE... |
| 00V168000 | 2000-06-19 | exterior lighting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS, LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. OFF LEASE CANADIAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WHICH MEET CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS AND NOT THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." ACCORDING TO FORD, THE VEHICLES... |
| 99V147000 | 1999-06-14 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER IS RECESSED AND ORIENTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SO THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WARNING STATEMENT EMBOSSED ON BOTH THE TOP OF THE FILLER CAP AND THE SIDE OF THE RESERVOIR BODY ARE NOT ENTIRELY VISIBLE BY DIRECT VIEW. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH... |
| 97V097000 | 1997-06-09 | power train:automatic transmission | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4S AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES. THE LOW/INTERMEDIATE SERVO COVER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRANSAXLE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. IF THIS OCCURS, TRANSMISSION FLUID WILL LEAK CONTACTING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1997 Ford Windstar for buyers
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1997 Ford Windstar for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the 1997 Ford Windstar before you buy one anywhere.
A buyer's checks
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
Reading the spec sheet
Under the hood: the 3.0L 6-cylinder and front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Its combined rating is 13.1 L/100 km, which means roughly 39 litres for 300 km. Every 100 km costs about $20.31 in fuel at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size.
How big it is
A tall roof and wide doors make it easy to load people and bags.
Drive it on your own roads
Try the Windstar on your commute, then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Windstar answers the big questions. Drive the Windstar on your commute before you commit to it.
Narrowing it down
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Running costs
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $203.10 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $20.31 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$3,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Next step
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1997 Ford Windstar from us first.
Ask us about the 1997 Ford Windstar
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Ford Windstar for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Ford Windstar
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Ford Windstar?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1997 Ford Windstar before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 Ford Windstar have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 Ford Windstar cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4062.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.