First thing is, I did not purchase a Windstar, I rented the Windstar for 3 days. After the 1st 2 min. of driving this vehicle I instantly did not like it at all. This was a fairly loaded Windstar, the seats were horribly uncomfortable. It had powered seats, but no matter where I positioned them, my top of my back and up had no cushion. I can imagine what kind of whipplash I could expect if I was in a accident. Next I notice that 'good-ole' Ford continues to make cars without a choice of Circulated and Re-Circulated ventilation. I think all the other car makers do. The ventilation system was very weak. The fan only had 4 speeds and the 2 lowest fluctuated dramatically. The buttons and temp. slide adjustment was very loose. I also noticed that the pedals where too close to the drivers seat, so the peddals where close the steering wheel was far. This vehicle had only 2400 miles on it. I'm average size man, 5'10". When you get out of the van, to open the back door it's "locked", very annoying. The stereo had very small buttons, example was the am/fm button. Ride was like a boat, a lot of swaying from side to side, engine noise was abundant and "throaty". Acceleration was uneven, sudden jumps when applying the accelerator. Braking was the worst! Very mushy and very hard to stop. I would not recommend this vehicle at all. Go purchase a Chrysler Minivan.