Ford Windstar Cargo towing capacity by year
The Ford Windstar Cargo has tow data across 9 model years, from 1995 through 2003. The most recent 2003 Ford Windstar Cargo carries a maximum tow rating of 2,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 1999 model year at 3,500 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Ford Windstar Cargo page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Ford Windstar Cargo max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Ford Windstar Cargo, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Ford Windstar Cargo years (1999–2003)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ford Windstar Cargo | 1 | 2,000 |
| 2002 Ford Windstar Cargo | 1 | 2,000 |
| 2001 Ford Windstar Cargo | 1 | 2,000 |
| 2000 Ford Windstar Cargo | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1999 Ford Windstar Cargo | 1 | 3,500 |
Older Ford Windstar Cargo years (1995–1998)
Earlier model years for the Ford Windstar Cargo, going back to 1995. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Ford Windstar Cargo | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1997 Ford Windstar Cargo | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1996 Ford Windstar Cargo | 1 | 3,500 |
| 1995 Ford Windstar Cargo | 1 | 2,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.