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Ford Windstar MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
4 model years · 2000–2003
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Ford Windstar fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Ford Windstar for 4 model years, 2000 to 2003. Across those years its combined rating runs 17–18 MPG. The latest model year, 2003, has 2 configurations rated 18 MPG combined and costing $3,630 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2003 Cargo Van 3.8L 6-cyl FWD, at 18 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 19 MPG in 1995.
Ford Windstar MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2003 (2nd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2003 | 18 | $3,630 |
| 2002 | 18 | $3,630 |
| 2001 | 18 | $3,630 |
| 2000 | 17–18 | $3,630–$3,840 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Ford Windstar generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2003. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2003 powertrain options
Ford Windstar MPG history, 1995–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 17–18 |
| 1998 | 18–19 |
| 1997 | 17–18 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1995 | 18–19 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Ford Windstar's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Ford Windstar run 17–18 MPG across model years 2000 to 2003. The latest year, 2003, is rated 18 MPG.
Which Ford Windstar model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2003 Ford Windstar Cargo Van 3.8L 6-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 18 MPG.
How much does a Ford Windstar cost to fuel per year?
For MY2003, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,630 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,630.
Has the Ford Windstar's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 18 MPG in both 2000 and 2003. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 19 MPG.