2000 Ford Windstar

Year after year, Motor vehicle manufacturers dish new features on minivans trying to outdo the competition. When Chrysler came out with a sliding side door on the driver's side it caught everyone by surprise, including Ford, which had to make do with an enlarged driver's door until last year when the newest version of the Windstar finally got a second sliding door. This year it's Ford's turn to be first: The Windstar is the first minivan to feature power-adjustable pedals.

 

Short and tall drivers should be able to adjust the seats and pedals for the safest, most comfortable driving position. A great entertainment center is also available as an option. In the area of safety though, Windstar still rates at the top of government crash tests with a five-star rating. The base Windstar wagon comes with a 3.0-liter V6 engine and includes anti-lock brakes (ABS), air conditioning and dual airbags, with seating for seven. The second sliding door is now available as an option on the base model. The 3.8-liter V6 is available as an option too.