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Ford Windstar

1995-98 models

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

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Test details:

The Ford Windstar was introduced in the 1995 model year.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. After the dummy moved forward into the airbag, it rebounded into the seat without its head coming close to any stiff structure that could cause injury.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
Post-crash damage shot.
During the offset test, rearward movement of the left front wheel caused the floor structure to separate from the door sill.

Additional features:

Built-in child restraints (optional)
Antilock brakes

Tested vehicle specifications:

1996 Ford Windstar GL
Class: Minivan
Weight: 3,816 lbs.
Side airbags: none
Wheelbase: 121 in.
Length: 201 in.
Width: 75 in.
Engine: 3.8 L V6
EPA ratings: 17 mpg city | 23 mpg highway

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Last updated: September 2, 2005