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1997 Ford Windstar: Quick Overview

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1997 Ford Windstar Specifications

Vehicle Information
Year 1997
Make Ford
Model Windstar
Trim -
Style -
Type Van
Category Cargo Van
Manufacturing Details
Made In Canada
Manufacturing City OAKVILLE
Dimensions
Doors 3-Door
Curb Weight -
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating -
Overall Height 65.60 inches
Overall Length 201.20 inches
Overall Width 75.80 inches
Wheelbase Length 120.70 inches
Standard Seating 2
Engine & Performance
Engine 3L V6
Engine Size 3L
Engine Cylinders 6
Transmission 4-Speed Automatic
Transmission Type Automatic
Transmission Speeds 4-Speed
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Additional Features
Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Pricing
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) $19,020
Invoice Price $17,228
Delivery Charges -

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1997 Ford Windstar Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Type Gasoline
Fuel Capacity 20.00 gallons
City Mileage 17 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage 23 miles/gallon

1997 Ford Windstar Safety Rating

NHTSA
Side Driver Rating Not Tested
Frontal Passenger Rating
Rollover Rating Not Tested
Side Rear Passenger Rating Not Tested
Frontal Driver Rating
IIHS
Moderate Overlap Front Test Results 4

1997 Ford Windstar Recalls & Defects

Power Train:automatic Transmission
Recall date 1997-06-09
Recall no. 97v097000
Source NHTSA
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.
Notes Owner Notification:owner Notification Began June 30, 1997.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. Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-800-424-9393.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Recall date 1999-06-14
Recall no. 99v147000
Source NHTSA
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
Remedy Owners Will BE Provided With NEW Labels and Installation Instructions.
Notes Owner Notification Began June 16, 1999.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.also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Exterior Lighting
Recall date 2000-06-19
Recall no. 00v168000
Source NHTSA
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.
Notes Owner Notification Began July 19, 2000. 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.also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
Recall date 2001-06-18
Recall no. 01v199000
Source NHTSA
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.
Notes Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
Recall date 2001-07-12
Recall no. 01i007000
Source NHTSA
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.
Notes Ford HAS Decided TO Conduct A Service Campaign TO Extend THE Warranty Coverage FOR THE Front Coil Springs. Owners CAN Contact Ford At1-866-436-7332, Concerning This Program.
Vehicle Speed Control
Recall date 2009-10-13
Recall no. 09v399000
Source NHTSA
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.
Notes Ford's Recall Campaign Number IS 09s09.owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1997 Ford Windstar Warranty

Basic
Original warranty 0 months / No data
Estimated remaining Expired
Powertrain
Original warranty 0 months / No data
Estimated remaining Expired
Rust
Original warranty 0 months / No data
Estimated remaining Expired

1997 Ford Windstar Insurance

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