Sell your Ford Windstar for cash
We buy Ford Windstars from every year, 1995–2003, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Ford Windstar by year
The Windstar is a minivan sold from 1995–2003 with engines including 3.0L 6-cyl and 3.8L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 87 recalls and 14,083 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Windstar | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 18–19 | 6 | 3,326 |
| 1996 Windstar | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 | 8 | 1,386 |
| 1997 Windstar | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 17–18 | 5 | 192 |
| 1998 Windstar | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 18–19 | 11 | 1,433 |
| 1999 Windstar | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 17–18 | 11 | 1,522 |
| 2000 Windstar | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 17–18 | 15 | 1,675 |
| 2001 Windstar | 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 | 15 | 1,686 |
| 2002 Windstar | 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 | 8 | 1,353 |
| 2003 Windstar | 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 | 8 | 1,510 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Ford Windstar problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Windstar, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Ford Windstar: questions
How much is a junk Ford Windstar worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Windstars with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Ford Windstars that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2003), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Ford Windstar year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 1995 Windstar (3,326). Across all years, the most-reported components were power train, engine and engine cooling and electrical system.
Which Ford Windstar year has the most recalls?
The 2000 Windstar has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 15. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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