2011 Ford Windstar
2011 Ford Windstar is a decent blend of practicality, performance, safety and innovative features. The LX base trim level is rechristened to Windstar. Though it has a powerful engine, its ride and handling characteristics are not up to the mark, and needs furthr improvement. The Windstar banks on its claims to be a good family vehicle. It does serve as a family vehicle with minimal hauling capabilities.
The 2011 Ford Windstar is available in four different trim levels — LX, SE, SEL and Limited.
The standard features on various 2011 Ford Windstar trims:
- Sliding doors on both sides.
- Power-sliding doors are available on all but the LX.
- The Autovision entertainment system is optional on LX models
- The leather upholstery is available on Windstar SEL or Limited.
- A 3.8-liter V6 powers Windstar’s front wheels
- A four-speed automatic transmission
- The V6 tends to get noisy during acceleration; it generates 200 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque.
- Fuel efficiency is at 24 mpg on the highway and 18 in the city.
The safety features on The 2011 Ford Windstar, puts it in a advantageous position compare t o the others in the market of minivans. The verdict on it is that it’s a perfect family car. Safety features on the Windstar include: the earned excellent crash test scores, the NHTSA has given the van a five-star rating for both driver and front-passenger frontal impacts, while the IIHS gave it a “Good” score for frontal offset impacts. The optional safety equipments are side air bags that help it achieve protection for side-impact crash safety. The Windstar is comes with a low tire-pressure warning system and seatbelt pre-tensioners. Self-sealing tires, heated signal mirrors and a reverse sensing sonar system are optional. Another good feature is the adjustable accelerator and brake pedals, which allow shorter-stature drivers to sit a proper distance from the steering-wheel air bag. 
This year, Ford equips its minivan, 2011 Ford Windstar with Advance Trac stability control. In the Family Security package, the Advance Trac monitors the Windstar’s path of travel and compares it to steering input from the driver. If the system’s software finds something amiss that indicates the van is out of control, it will selectively brake the wheels to bring the Windstar back on track.
The interiors of The 2011 Ford Windstar are fairly comfortable; it’s equipped with the “conversation mirror,” a parabolic reflector that lets front-seat occupants view each seat of the van. The legroom inside the van is however insufficient. Finally, the Windstar’s performance, handling, and the ride quality are quite average.
