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1998 Ford Windstar Cargo Van Base 121 WB

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, Cargo Van
18 mpg city / 25 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Cargo Van

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V6

Displacement:

3.0L/182

Fuel System:

SEFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

150 @ 5000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

172 @ 3300

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD,

Front Tire Size:

P215/70R15SL

Rear Tire Size:

P215/70R15SL

Spare Tire Size:

T125/90R15

Front Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6

Rear Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4 Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

20.0

Wheelbase (in):

120.7

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

121" WB

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

2747

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

2800

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2296

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1250

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

5380

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

6550

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

200

Engine Order Code:

99U

Trans Order Code:

44L

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Electronic

First Gear Ratio (:1):

2.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.54

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.69

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.26

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

540

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

130

Maximum Alternator Watts:

1950

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

11.8

Frame Type:

Unitized Frame/Body

Suspension Type - Front:

Coil Spring

Suspension Type - Rear:

Coil Spring

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

2747

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

2800

Axle Type - Front:

Indep MacPherson

Axle Type - Rear:

Twist Beam

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

2800

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

2800

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front:

3.98

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

0.79

Front Tire Order Code:

T71

Rear Tire Order Code:

T71

Spare Tire Order Code:

51A

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

1472

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

1472

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):

1423

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

775

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

775

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:

877

Spare Wheel Size (in):

15 x 4

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Power

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

16.2

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:

16.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

40.3

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.9 x 0.45

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

9.8 x 2.2

Fuel Tank Location:

Midship

Front Head Room (in):

39.3

Front Leg Room (in):

41.8

Front Shoulder Room (in):

60.9

Front Hip Room (in):

57.6

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in):

201.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

75.8

Height, Overall (in):

68.5

Overhang, Front (in):

40.2

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in):

40.3

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

23.8

Rear Door Type:

Liftgate

Rear Door Opening Height (in):

40.2

Rear Door Opening Width (in):

52.8

Side Door Type:

Right Hand Sliding

Side Door Opening Height (in):

44.4

Side Door Opening Width (in):

31.1

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

93.0

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in):

48.2

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):

60.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

50.7

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

46.2

Cargo Volume (ft³):

152.6

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