2000 Ford Windstar FWD WagonFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Minivan - 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
15
MPG
Highway
21
MPG
Combined
17
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 19 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
16.6MPG average-2.2% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 17 MPG · Owner reported avg: 16.6 MPG
Range: 13–23 MPG
Driving mix: City 56% / Highway 44%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 16.6 real world MPG based on 19 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 17 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
21
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
21
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,950
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-7,750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 523 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 17.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3.8L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Minivan/Van
- GVWR
- Class 2 (6,001–8,500 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 3L, 6-cylinder
- Induction Type
- 3.0W-F
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,962/yr
California
$5.957/gal$5,256/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,431/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,649/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,990/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,979/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,933/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$4,075/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,925/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $3,962/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $5,256/yrHIGHEST | +$1,294 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $3,431/yrLOWEST | $-531 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $3,649/yr | $-313 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $3,990/yr | +$28 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $3,979/yr | +$17 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $4,933/yr | +$971 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $4,075/yr | +$113 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $3,833/yr | $-129 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $3,925/yr | $-37 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 17 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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