Ford Windstar VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Ford Windstar to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

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Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Ford Windstar

Decode the VIN of the car Ford Windstar for free: the 17 characters reveal the manufacturer, the model year and the country in which the vehicle was made. We list the model Ford Windstar over 1995 - 2001 and count 3 versions in total. From the 17 characters the decoder reads who built the vehicle, in which model year and in which country. The plant can be derived too when the manufacturer encodes it.

The code only describes how the car was built. Whether it was in a crash, was reported stolen, how far it has driven or how many owners it had is shown in a paid vehicle history report. On a model Ford Windstar you are considering, read the VIN on the car and then the VIN in the documents. They must match exactly, in all 17 characters.

Ford Windstar versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Ford Windstar I1995 - 1996-152 - 155 hp
Ford Windstar I (facelift 1996)1996--
Ford Windstar II1999 - 2001-200 hp

Model year characters for the Ford Windstar

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Ford Windstar, with model years 1995 - 2001 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 1995S
  • 1996T
  • 1997V
  • 1998W
  • 1999X
  • 2000Y
  • 20011

What the VIN reveals about a Ford Windstar

  • The manufacturer and brand (Ford)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Ford Windstar

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Ford Windstar VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Ford Windstar built?

Our data lists model years 1995 - 2001 across 3 versions of the Ford Windstar. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Ford Windstar?

It is the 10th character. For the Ford Windstar the characters to expect are S (1995), T (1996), V (1997), W (1998), X (1999), Y (2000), 1 (2001).

How many versions of the Ford Windstar are in your data?

3 versions, with power up to 200 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

How can I find the VIN of the model Ford Windstar?

Check the registration document first, as the VIN is printed there. On the vehicle itself, look at the dashboard under the windshield on the driver's side or at the driver door frame.

What does the VIN decoder leave out for the car Ford Windstar?

Anything about the car's past: accident damage, odometer readings, theft status and the number of owners. The decoder only reads what is stored in the 17 characters.

Do I have to pay to decode the VIN of a car Ford Windstar?

No. The VIN decoder is free to use and needs no registration or account.