Ford Windstar Van MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Windstar Van has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 1995 to 2001. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (1995) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (1997). The EPA record holds 11 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minivan - 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #5 of 44 (91th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1996 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #21 of 46 (56th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1997 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #21 of 48 (57th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1998 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #17 of 41 (60th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1999 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #7 of 14 (54th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2001 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #7 of 14 (54th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford Windstar Van placed highest in 1995 at #5 of 44, and lowest in 1996 at #21 of 46. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 11 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1999 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1999 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1998 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.8E-F | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1998 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.0E-F | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 → 1996 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 1997 → 1998 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 1998 → 1999 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
What Windstar Van fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2001 Ford Windstar Van burns 639 to 639 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2001 model year is $3,450 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $6,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicles
Across the 113 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicles, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 18 mpg the Ford Windstar Van is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $319 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicles rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Ford nameplates
Every Ford model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.