I found this post from Ford Vehicle Capsule Reviews to be pretty informative:
I hated it. I have to admit I was no fan of the 2001 Windstar Wagon. Ford had screwed up. In 2001, Ford upped the ante by offering the most powerful and most luxurious Windstar Wagon ever. 7 seats made it a player in the 2WD Minivans segment.

Found at: Ford Vehicle Capsule Reviews