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2000-2003 Ford Windstar MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 17–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 minivan configurations, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2003 Ford Windstar at a glance
The 2000-2003 Ford Windstar covers 4 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 17–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2003, costs about $3,630 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Cargo Van 3.8L 6-cyl FWD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002 and 2003.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2003 Ford Windstar by model year
What the 2003 Cargo Van 3.8L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$303
$3,630 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.05
Per 100 miles
$24.20
Five years
$18,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the minivan median
$190more a year
Class median $3,440 a year, MY2003
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Ford Windstar MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Van (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
2002 Ford Windstar MPG
18 MPG · $3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Van (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
2001 Ford Windstar MPG
18 MPG · $3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
2000 Ford Windstar MPG
17–18 MPG · $3,630–$3,840/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Van 3.8L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Cargo Van 3.0L 6-cyl | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Wagon 3.0L 6-cyl | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Wagon 3.8L 6-cyl | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Cargo Van 3.8L 6-cyl FWD: $4,940 in California and $3,170 in Texas, a $1,770 difference.
- California $4,940
- Washington $4,570
- New York $3,630
- Florida $3,430
- Texas $3,170
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2003 minivan models.
Generations
- 2000-2003 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2003 Ford Windstar get?
EPA rates the 2000-2003 Ford Windstar at 17–18 MPG combined across 10 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2003 Cargo Van 3.8L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 18 MPG (16 city, 22 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2003 Ford Windstar?
Every model year of the 2000-2003 Ford Windstar tops out at 18 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2003 Ford Windstar?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002 and 2003.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Ford Windstar per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Cargo Van 3.8L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,630 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,630 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2003 Ford Windstar 100 miles?
About $24.20 per 100 miles for the Cargo Van 3.8L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2003 Ford Windstar more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Cargo Van 3.8L 6-cyl FWD is rated 16 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2003 Ford Windstar compare with other minivan configurations?
The Cargo Van 3.8L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,630 a year to fuel, $190 more than the class median of $3,440, and less than 2 of 10 minivan configurations. The comparison covers all 23 rated minivan configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2003 Ford Windstar different from the 2002 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2003 against 2 configurations for 2002. See the 2002 Ford Windstar for that year.