1997 Ford Windstar Review

1997 Ford Windstar is a Extended Sports Van style car measuring 201.20 in length and 65.60 in height. Made in Canada, 1997 Ford Windstar has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 20,340 with just total of 6 recalls in the past 1997 Ford Windstar. It’s seating 7 people with doors and a rank size of 20.00 gallon. The engine is 3.8L V6 OHV 12V and uses 17 of gasoline in the city and 17 on highways.

Make: Ford
Model: Windstar
Trims Available: 2
Location: CANADA
Body & Doors: EXTENDED SPORTS VAN
Engine: 3.8L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 7
MSRP: $20,340 USD
MPG: 17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
Tires: 205/70R15
Tank Size: 20 gallon

Ford Windstar 1997 Trims

1997 Ford Windstar GL

Engine: 3.8L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED SPORTS VAN
Seating: 7
MPG: 17 City / 23 - 25 HWY

1997 Ford Windstar Base

Engine: 3.8L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED SPORTS VAN
Seating: 7
MPG: 17 City / 25 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 2FMDA5149VBD19461
  • 2FMDA5140VBC82770
  • 2FMDA5141VBC99013
  • 2FMDA5141VBD16232
  • 2FMDA5142VBC89414
  • 2FMDA5142VBC93009
  • 2FMDA5146VBD16453
  • 2FMDA5146VBD19028
  • 2FMDA514XVBC82761
  • 2FMDA51UXVBC86650
  • 2FMDA5141VBC87413
  • 2FMDA5149VBC98658
  • 2FMDA5140VBC82560
  • 2FMDA5146VBC82921
  • 2FMDA5141VBD10429
  • 2FMDA5141VBD05974
  • 2FMDA514XVBD21025
  • 2FMDA5140VBD13564
  • 2FMDA514XVBD10512

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 01I007000 started on /Date(994910400000-0400)/.

Summary: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995-1998 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVANS. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS COULD POTENTIALLY FRACTURE DUE TO CORROSION. NOTE: THE 1997-1998 WINDSTAR MINI VANS ARE ALSO COVERED BY NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 01V-199/FORD RECALL 01S19. THE MINI VANS COVERED BY THE SAFETY RECALL WERE 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 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

Consequence: SOME TIRES HAVE DEFLATED DUE TO CONTACT WITH A BROKEN SPRING.

Remedy: FORD IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY FOR FRONT COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT TO A TOTAL OF 10 YEARS OF SERVICE FROM THE WARRANTY START DATE, WITH UNLIMITED MILEAGE. THIS COVERAGE IS AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFERRED TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS AT NO CHARGE. IF EITHER FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURES DURING THE COVERAGE PERIOD NOTED ABOVE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH SPRINGS AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.

Recall 01V199000 started on /Date(992836800000-0400)/.

Summary: 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 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS COULD FRACTURE AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF THE FRACTURE, A BROKEN SPRING COULD MOVE PAST THE SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT A FRONT TIRE.

Consequence: SOME TIRES HAVE DEFLATED DUE TO CONTACT WITH A BROKEN SPRING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AROUND THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall 00V168000 started on /Date(961387200000-0400)/.

Summary: 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 WERE IMPORTED INTO THE U.S. ERRONEOUSLY.

Consequence: THE LIGHT GIVEN OFF FROM THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS IS BRIGHTER THAN ALLOWED BY U.S. STANDARDS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL BE ADVISED TO DEACTIVATE THE RUNNING LIGHT FUNCTION AND TO COMPLETE ANY OUTSTANDING SAFETY RECALLS ON THESE VEHICLES.

Recall 09V399000 started on /Date(1255406400000-0400)/.

Summary: 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 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

Recall 97V097000 started on /Date(865828800000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TEMPERATURE MAY BE HOT ENOUGH TO IGNITE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION AND REPLACE THESE SERVO COVERS.

Recall 99V147000 started on /Date(929332800000-0400)/.

Summary: 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 REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

Consequence: Not Defined

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

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If you consider used 1997 Ford Windstar look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 1997 Ford Windstar’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 17 miles, which is lower then 1996 Ford Windstar.

1997 Ford Windstar is made in Canada between 1995 to 2003.

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$18,415 - $20,340
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2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Aspire

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Club Wagon

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Contour

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Crown Victoria

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Econoline

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Escort

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Escort Wagon

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Expedition

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Explorer

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford F-150

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford F-250

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford F-350

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford F-450 SD

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford F-530

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Mustang

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Probe

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Ranger

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Taurus

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Taurus Wagon

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Thunderbird

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Windstar

$18,415 - $20,340
17 City / 23 - 25 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.8L V6 OHV 12V

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