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Vehicle Information

1997 Ford Windstar Cargo Van 121" WB 3.0L

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Standard Equipment

Interior

Dual front high-back vinyl bucket seats w/integral headrests, 7" fore/aft manual adjustment, reclining adjustment
Front passenger area color-keyed 13-oz carpet
Black vinyl fixed steering wheel
Black locking/energy-absorbing steering column
Mechanical instrumentation-inc: fuel/temp gauges, turn signal, anti-lock brake, charging system, high-beam warning, fasten seatbelt, door ajar, check engine, brake light,air bag, low fuel/oil/washer fluid warning lights
Audible chimes-inc: door ajar/fasten seatbelts/headlamps-on/parking lamps on/ low oil level/key-in-ignition
Stalk controls-inc: turn signals, flash-to-pass, headlamp high-beam, front wiper/washer
Manual roll-down front door windows
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
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/search, clock, 2 front premium speakers
Two-tone instrument panel w/ashtray, 2 cupholders, open center-lower storage bin, locking glove box, driver/passenger knee bolsters, cigar lighter
Inside hood release located at lower LH kick panel
Black-framed windshield-mounted 10" day/night rearview mirror
Two-tone color-keyed front door trim panels w/front window demister, padded armrests, map pockets, lower carpet insert
Color-keyed liftgate door trim panel w/pull strap
Molded color-keyed cloth front headliner
Color-keyed RH/LH sun visors w/covered vanity mirrors, LH elastic map strap
Courtesy light switches on all doors and liftgate
Front/rear dome lights w/automatic interior lighting dim delay
LH second row coat hook
Color-keyed "A"/"D" pillar & upper garnish moldings
Rear cargo area rubber floor mat

Safety Features

Driver & front passenger air bag passive restraints
Driver/passenger 3-point passive safety belt w/adjustable D-rings
Manual locks w/child-proof sliding side-door lock
Energy-absorbing steering column
5-mph bumper impact protection
Driver/passenger/sliding side door intrusion beams
Driver/passenger knee bolsters
Fuel system inertia switch
Dual-note horn
4-wheel anti-lock brakes

Exterior

Dual black fold-away sail-mounted manual mirrors (RH convex)
Solar-tinted flush-mounted glass all-around-inc: front door glass, rear quarter flip-out glass, fixed 2nd row and rear liftgate glass
Interval windshield wipers w/dual washer jets
Single speed rear window wiper
LH flush fuel-filler door w/tethered fuel cap
Limo-style front/RH sliding side doors w/concealed drip-rail system
Black horizontal plastic door handles
Rear liftgate w/gas support struts, dual latches, interior assist strap, outside release handle (concealed under license plate header), Ford oval, "WINDSTAR" nomenclature
Body-color rocker panels w/PVC stone abrasion resistance/corrosion protection
Black painted cowl panel
Body-color painted front/rear wrap-around bumper facias
5-mph bumper impact protection
Black windshield/window surround molding
Bright lock cylinders w/black bezels
Body-colored grille opening panel w/center Ford oval
Aero headlamps w/2 clear headlight lenses, replaceable halogen bulbs
Front wrap-around turn signals/parking lights/clear-lens side reflectors
Rear side red reflectors integral w/taillamps
Tri-color wrap-around integral rear stop/taillamps, back-up lamp, side marker, amber turn signal & rear reflector
Rear license plate lights

Epa Fuel Economy Ratings

City 17/hwy 23 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)

Mechanical

3.0L (182) SEFI V6 engine
4-speed electronic automatic transmission w/OD lockout
3.98 axle ratio
Front wheel drive
58 amp/hr (540-CCA) battery
130-amp alternator
121" wheelbase
1750# payload
Gas-pressurized shock absorbers
P215/70R15SL all-season BSW tires
T125/90R15 mini-spare tire
Underbody spare-tire carrier w/cable winch mechanism
15" x 6" HD steel wheels
Full plastic sport wheel covers w/center Ford badge
Pwr rack & pinion steering
4-wheel anti-lock front disc/rear drum brakes
20 gallon fuel tank
Fuel system inertia switch located in jack storage area
Single door-lock/ignition key w/plastic-coated keyhead

 

Optional Equipment

Engine

3.0L (182) SEFI V6 ENGINE (STD)
3.8L (232) SEFI SPI V6 ENGINE -inc: 3.56 axle ratio, 72 amp/hr (650-CCA) battery,mech gauge cluster w/tachometer

Seat Type

VINYL TRIM (STD) (REQ: 211 Seats)
CLOTH TRIM (REQ: 212 Seats)

Seating Arrangement

DUAL FRONT HIGH-BACK BUCKET SEATS (STD)
DUAL FRONT HIGH-BACK BUCKET SEATS W/ARMRESTS -inc: passenger-side underseat storage drawer

Additional Options

25 GALLON FUEL TANK
PRIVACY GLASS -inc: solar-tinted windshield & front door glass (REQ: 481A Preferred Equipment Pkg)
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER *recommended when minimum temp is -10F or below*
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: clock, 2 front premium speakers
ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER *req in New York State*

Preferred Equipment Pkg

PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc:base vehicle only
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: air cond, cloth seats, elect rear window defroster, pwr door locks/windows/mirrors, elect AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette, tilt steering wheel, speed control *GROSS*
481A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*

Spare Tire

T125/90R15 TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE (STD)

Transmission

4-SPEED ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD LOCKOUT (STD)

Tires

P215/70R15SL ALL-SEASON BSW TIRES (STD)

Paint

SOLID PAINT (STD)

Limited Production Options

CONVENTIONAL SPARE TIRE (LPO)
PRICED DORA

Emissions

STANDARD EMISSIONS
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *for units shipped/sold to California/Massachusetts/New York dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard or 428 Emissions)
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *only available on units sold to authorized governmental units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions)
NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *for units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions)
NON-CALIFORNIA/NON-MASSACHUSETTS/NON-NEW YORK DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW YORK REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California/ Massachusetts/New York registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/ non-Massachusetts/non-New York location* (REQ: 422 Emissions)

Air Conditioning

AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED
AIR CONDITIONING

 

Available Colors

Exterior Color -- Interior Color

  Midnight Red (CC/Met) -- Opal Grey
  Midnight Red (CC/Met) -- Mocha
  Royal Blue (CC/Met) -- Opal Grey
  Royal Blue (CC/Met) -- Mocha
  Pacific Green (CC/Met) -- Opal Grey
  Pacific Green (CC/Met) -- Mocha
  Silver Frost (CC/Met) -- Opal Grey
  Vibrant White (CC) -- Opal Grey
  Vibrant White (CC) -- Mocha

 

Consumer Information

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver :
Frontal Passenger :
Crash Test Note : Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags.

Warranty

Warranty Note : New vehicle Bumper-to-Bumper -
Basic Years : 3
Basic Miles/km : 36,000
Basic Note : all components except tires, wear items, maintenance. Safety Restraint Coverage - 5 years/50,000 miles
Corrosion Years : 5
Corrosion Miles/km : Unlimited
Corrosion Note : perforation of sheet metal panels - 3 years/36,000 miles for corrosion that does not cause holes in sheetmetal.
Emissions Note : Emissions Performance - Federal Emissions Emissions Defect - 3 years/36,000 miles or 8 years/80,000 miles on selected parts Performance - 2 years/24,000 miles Audio Systems - 3 years/36,000 miles audio systems related defects on specific parts.
Roadside Assistance Note : Roadside Assistance Program 1-800-241-FORD (3673) - includes - towing, changing a flat tire, jump starting a dead battery, lockout service, fuel delivery.