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Ford Windstar 2nd Gen

1999 – 2003

The Ford Windstar, later known as the Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey, was a minivan produced by Ford as a replacement for the Ford Aerostar. It featured a front-wheel drive configuration inspired by Chrysler minivans and was sold from 1995 to 2007 across three generations. The final generation was rebranded as the Ford Freestar. Unlike the Nissan-developed Mercury Villager, the Windstar did not have a Lincoln-Mercury counterpart. However, in 2004, with the launch of the Ford Freestar, Mercury introduced its first Ford-produced minivan under the revived nameplate of Mercury Monterey. Key Points: - The Ford Windstar, Ford Freestar, and Mercury Monterey were minivans produced by Ford. - The Windstar replaced the Ford Aerostar and adopted a front-wheel drive system similar to Chrysler minivans. - It was sold across three generations from 1995 to 2007, with the final generation renamed as the Ford Freestar. - The Windstar did not have a Lincoln-Mercury counterpart. - The Ford Freestar's launch in 2004 marked the introduction of Mercury's first Ford-produced minivan, reviving the Mercury Monterey nameplate. These minivans provided families with a spacious and practical vehicle option during their production years. The shift in names and branding reflected Ford and Mercury’s efforts to capture a broader market share within the minivan segment.