Ford Windstar MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Ford Windstar model year from 1995 to 2003 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Windstar has been offered with 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1998 (up to 19 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Ford Windstar fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2003 18 MPG 3.8L 6-cyl — —
2002 18 MPG 3.8L 6-cyl — —
2001 18 MPG 3.8L 6-cyl — —
2000 17–18 MPG 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl — —
1999 17–18 MPG 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl — —
1998 18–19 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl — —
1997 17–18 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl — —
1996 18 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl — —
1995 18–19 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl — —

2003 Ford Windstar: engines & MPG

The 2003 Windstar was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Windstar FWD Wagon 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 22 18 MPG
Windstar FWD Cargo Van 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 22 18 MPG

2002 Ford Windstar: engines & MPG

The 2002 Windstar was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Windstar FWD Cargo Van 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG
Windstar FWD Wagon 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG

2001 Ford Windstar: engines & MPG

The 2001 Windstar was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Windstar FWD Wagon 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 22 18 MPG
Windstar FWD Van 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 22 18 MPG

2000 Ford Windstar: engines & MPG

The 2000 Windstar was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Windstar FWD Cargo Van 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG
Windstar FWD Wagon 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
Windstar FWD Cargo Van 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
Windstar FWD Wagon 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG

1999 Ford Windstar: engines & MPG

The 1999 Windstar was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Windstar FWD Van 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG
Windstar FWD Van 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
Windstar FWD Wagon 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
Windstar FWD Wagon 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG

1998 Ford Windstar: engines & MPG

The 1998 Windstar was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Windstar FWD Wagon 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG
Windstar FWD Van 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG
Windstar FWD Wagon 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 22 18 MPG
Windstar FWD Van 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 22 18 MPG

1997 Ford Windstar: engines & MPG

The 1997 Windstar was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Windstar FWD Wagon 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 23 18 MPG
Windstar FWD Van 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 23 18 MPG
Windstar FWD Wagon 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
Windstar FWD Van 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG

1996 Ford Windstar: engines & MPG

The 1996 Windstar was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Windstar FWD Wagon 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 23 18 MPG
Windstar FWD Wagon 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG
Windstar FWD Van 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG
Windstar FWD Van 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 23 18 MPG

1995 Ford Windstar: engines & MPG

The 1995 Windstar was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Windstar FWD Wagon 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG
Windstar FWD Van 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG
Windstar FWD Van 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG
Windstar FWD Wagon 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Ford Windstar get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Windstar range from 18 to 19 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1998 model year.

What engines does the 2003 Ford Windstar have?

The 2003 Windstar was EPA-rated with 3.8L 6-cyl engines — see the 2003 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Ford Windstar require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Ford Windstar EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/ford/windstar.

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