1998 Ford Windstar specs & colors
Mini-van, Cargo
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MSRP
- 121" WB $18,210
- 120.7" WB 3.0L Base $19,380
- 120.7" WB GL $21,160
- 120.7" WB LX $26,405
- 120.7" WB Limited $29,705
Key specs
Color options
Interior
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Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- -inc:base vehicle only
Specifications
| Rear Door Type | Liftgate |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 15 x 4 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 540 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 130 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 3.0L/182 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 150 @ 5000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 172 @ 3300 |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Not Available |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 25 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 360.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 18 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 500.00 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.77 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.54 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.69 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.26 |
| Trans Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Transfer Case Model | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Front | Coil Spring |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Coil Spring |
| Axle Type - Front | Indep MacPherson |
| Axle Type - Rear | Twist Beam |
| Frame Type | Unitized Frame/Body |
| Side Door Type | Right Hand Sliding |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | 4 Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.9 x 0.45 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 20.0 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | Not Available gal |
| Steering Type | Power |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 40.3 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P215/70R15SL |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/70R15SL |
| Spare Tire Size | T125/90R15 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 200 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 200 lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | 2296 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | 1250 lbs |
| Option Weight - Front | 0.00 lbs |
| Option Weight - Rear | 0.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Curb Weight | 3546.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Payload | 1834.00 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 1834.00 lbs |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating | 6550 lbs |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating | 5547.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 3546.00 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 5380.00 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 |
| Front Head Room | 39.3 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.8 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 60.9 in |
| Front Hip Room | 57.6 in |
| Second Head Room | N/A in |
| Second Leg Room | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | N/A in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 120.7 in |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper | 201.2 in |
| Length, Overall | N/A in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 75.8 in |
| Height, Overall | 68.5 in |
| Overhang, Front | 40.2 in |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | N/A in |
| Cab to End of Frame | N/A in |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor | 23.8 in |
| Ground Clearance, Front | N/A in |
| Ground Clearance, Rear | N/A in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | 40.2 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | 52.8 in |
| Side Door Opening Height | 44.4 in |
| Side Door Opening Width | 31.1 in |
| Step Up Height - Front | N/A in |
| Step Up Height - Side | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor | 93.0 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | 48.2 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor | 60.3 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 50.7 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 46.2 in |
| Tailgate Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume | 152.6 ft³ |
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | N/A ft³ |
| 121" wheelbase | Standard |
| 4-speed electronic automatic transmission w/OD lockout | Standard |
| P215/70R15SL all-season BSW tires | Standard |
| Interval windshield wipers w/dual washer jets | Standard |
| Driver/passenger/sliding side door intrusion beams | Standard |
| Warning lights-inc: turn signals, brake light, anti-lock brake, high-beam, charging system, fasten seatbelt, door ajar, check engine, air bag, low fuel/oil/washer fluid | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Two-tone color-keyed front door trim panels w/front window demister, padded armrests, map pockets, lower carpet insert | Standard |
| 130-amp alternator | Standard |
| Driver/passenger 3-point passive safety belts w/adjustable D-rings | Standard |
| Aero headlamps w/2 clear headlight lenses, replaceable halogen bulbs | Standard |
| Rear liftgate w/gas support struts, dual latches, interior assist strap, outside release handle (concealed under license plate header), Ford oval, "WINDSTAR" nomenclature | Standard |
| Black locking/energy-absorbing steering column | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock front disc/rear drum pwr brakes | Standard |
| Full plastic sport wheel covers w/center Ford badge | Standard |
| Mechanical instrumentation-inc: fuel/temp gauges | Standard |
| Tri-color wrap-around integral rear stop/taillamps, back-up lamp, side marker, amber turn signal & rear reflector | Standard |
| Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/search, clock, 2 front premium speakers | Standard |
| 20 gallon fuel tank w/tethered fuel cap | Standard |
| Black vinyl fixed steering wheel | Standard |
| Body-colored grille opening panel w/center Ford oval | Standard |
| 3.98 axle ratio | Standard |
| Fuel system inertia switch | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Black windshield/window surround molding | Standard |
| Inside hood release located at lower LH kick panel | Standard |
| Black-framed windshield-mounted 10" day/night rearview mirror | Standard |
| Front/rear gas-pressurized shock absorbers | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes | Standard |
| 1800# payload | Standard |
| Dual black fold-away sail-mounted manual mirrors (RH convex) | Standard |
| Rear cargo area rubber floor covering | Standard |
| Front/rear dome lights w/automatic interior lighting dim delay | Standard |
| Twist-beam rear suspension w/variable-rate coil springs | Standard |
| 3.0L (182) SEFI V6 engine | Standard |
| 5-mph bumper impact protection | Standard |
| Front wrap-around turn signals/parking lights/clear-lens side reflectors | Standard |
| Body-color rocker panels w/PVC stone abrasion resistance/corrosion protection | Standard |
| Stalk controls-inc: turn signals, flash-to-pass, headlamp high-beam, front wiper/washer | Standard |
| Color-keyed "A"/"D" pillar & upper garnish moldings | Standard |
| Manual locks w/child-proof sliding side-door lock | Standard |
| Manual roll-down front door windows | Standard |
| City 18/hwy 25 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Color-keyed liftgate door trim panel w/pull strap | Standard |
| 5-mph bumper impact protection | Standard |
| LH second row coat hook | Standard |
| Limo-style front/RH sliding side doors w/concealed drip-rail system | Standard |
| Dual front high-back vinyl bucket seats w/integral headrests, 7" fore/aft manual adjustment, reclining adjustment | Standard |
| 15" x 6" HD steel wheels | Standard |
| Intermittent rear window wiper | Standard |
| Black painted cowl panel | Standard |
| 58 amp/hr (540-CCA) battery | Standard |
| T125/90R15 mini-spare tire | Standard |
| Molded color-keyed cloth front headliner | Standard |
| Fuel system inertia switch located in LH kick panel | Standard |
| Courtesy light switches on all doors and liftgate | Standard |
| Forced-air ventilation heater/defroster w/(4) adjustable instrument panel registers for multi-directional air flow, front door window demisters, 4-speed fan & rotary controls | Standard |
| Single door lock/ignition key w/plastic-coated keyhead | Standard |
| Front passenger area color-keyed 13-oz carpet | Standard |
| Body-color painted front/rear wrap-around bumper fascias | Standard |
| Rear side red reflectors integral w/taillamps | Standard |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | Standard |
| Audible chimes-inc: door ajar, fasten seatbelts, parking lights on, headlamps on, low oil level, key-in-ignition | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger second-generation depowered air bags (SRS) | Standard |
| Black fiber board trim panels (requires installation) | Standard |
| Solar-tinted flush-mounted glass all-around | Standard |
| City 17/hwy 24 (3.8L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Underbody spare-tire carrier w/cable winch mechanism | Standard |
| Two-tone instrument panel w/ashtray, 2 cupholders, open center-lower storage bin, locking glove box, driver/passenger knee bolsters, cigar lighter | Standard |
| Driver/passenger knee bolsters | Standard |
| MacPherson strut front suspension w/stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Color-keyed RH/LH sun visors w/covered vanity mirrors, LH elastic map strap | Standard |
| Dual-note horn | Standard |
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