Is a Ford Windstar a good choice

In my opinion, that is a good buy, as long as it is in good condition(maintained) and if you continue to maintain, the engine can be good for up to three, four hundred thousand, with the proper maintainence. But be sure you have it scanned for trouble codes and the brake lines looked at really good, ask for paper work, and if its from a dealer, you want one of those carfax's, even if you buy it privately, you can do a carfax, but it will cost you a smallfee.