2001 Ford Windstar FWD Van
The 2001 Ford Windstar FWD Van is a minivan (MPV). It has a 3.8-litre six-cylinder engine producing 200 hp (149 kW), with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive.
ABOUT THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR FWD VAN
The 2001 Ford Windstar is a front-wheel-drive passenger minivan from the second generation (1999–2003), built in Oakville, Ontario. It uses Ford’s 3.8-litre V6, rated at 200 hp and 240 lb-ft (325 Nm), with a four-speed automatic gearbox, and seats seven.
Where it sits
The 1999 redesign gave the Windstar sliding doors on both sides, addressing the main criticism of the first-generation van, and power-sliding doors were available on upper trims. By 2001 the design was in its third year, competing in a busy segment where Chrysler had just launched an all-new Caravan.
Practicality
Seven seats are spread over three rows, and the rear seats can be removed to create a large load area. The long, low body makes it easy to get in and out, which suited the family buyers it was aimed at.
Buying one today
Commonly reported problems include head gasket failures on the 3.8 V6, automatic transmission faults and corrosion of the rear axle in salt-belt areas, an issue that led to a recall. Sliding-door mechanisms are also worth checking.
Rivals
The Windstar competed with the Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country, Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna and Chevrolet Venture.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Ford | Model | Windstar FWD Van |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2001 | Version / Trim | Ford 2001 Windstar FWD Van |
| Body Style | Minivan / MPV | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | Ext. Colour | Oxford White, Black, Silver Metallic, Dark Shadow Grey Metallic, Toreador Red Metallic, Bright Red, True Blue Metallic, Arizona Beige Metallic, Dark Blue Pearl |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Canada |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Engine | 3.8L 6-cyl | Engine Size | 3,800 cc |
| Power | 200 hp / 149 kW | Torque | 325 Nm / 240 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | 16 mpg city / 22 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | — | Kerb Weight | 1,829 kg (4,032 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2001 MINIVAN / MPVS
Compared with other 2001 minivan / MPVs in our database, its 200 hp is 6% less than the average 2001 minivan / MPV (212 hp), and it is 10% lighter than the typical minivan / MPV.
| 2001 Ford Windstar FWD Van | Average 2001 minivan / MPVs | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | 212 hp (5 cars) | -6% |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 264 Nm (5 cars) | +23% |
| Kerb weight | 1,829 kg | 2,038 kg (10 cars) | -10% |
| Engine size | 3,800 cc | 3,550 cc (10 cars) | +7% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2001 minivan / MPVs with similar power to the 2001 Ford Windstar FWD Van.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Ford Windstar FWD Van | 200 hp | — | 1,829 kg |
| 2001 Mazda MPV | 200 hp | — | 1,810 kg |
| 2001 Toyota Sienna 2WD | 194 hp | 9.8 s | 1,850 kg |
| 2001 Honda Odyssey | 210 hp | 9.2 s | 1,905 kg |