Ford Windstar FWD Wagon

19952003 · 15 configurations

Lowest
17
Average
18
Best
19

The Ford Windstar FWD Wagon has been tested by the EPA across 15 different configurations spanning model years 1995 through 2003. Over this period, the Windstar FWD Wagon has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 17 MPG to 19 MPG, with an overall average of 18 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2003
18
2002
18
2001
18
2000
17
1999
17
1998
19
1997
18
1996
18
1995
19

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Windstar FWD Wagon) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Ford Windstar FWD Wagon. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Ford Ford Windstar grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
442
Total Deaths
297

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
13.6%
Fire Occurrence
2.0%
Speeding Involved
9.3%
DUI Involved
14.9%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

79%
Front
15%
Side
6%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes17
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.76
2022
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.78
2021
Fatal Crashes25
Fatalities
21
Deaths/Crash
0.84
2020
Fatal Crashes17
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
0.59
2019
Fatal Crashes33
Fatalities
15
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2018
Fatal Crashes45
Fatalities
28
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2017
Fatal Crashes54
Fatalities
38
Deaths/Crash
0.70
2016
Fatal Crashes70
Fatalities
51
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2015
Fatal Crashes74
Fatalities
49
Deaths/Crash
0.66
2014
Fatal Crashes89
Fatalities
58
Deaths/Crash
0.65

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2001
4
2000
5
1999
6
1998
8
1997
2
1996
5
1995
8
Critical
Moderate
Advisory