2005 Ford Freestyle: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $25,040 -$30,440
- Invoice: $23,046 -$27,906
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2005 Ford Freestyle. See if the 2005 Ford Freestyle is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2005 Ford Freestyle |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | SEL |
| Arrival Date: | 11/15/2004 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | CVT automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 28,045 |
| Price as Tested: | 31,290 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 4757 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 5106 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 349 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 17.701 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 19.66 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Power Moonroof, 50/50 Split Seat, Front Row Comfort Package (Power Driver Seat Recliner, Passenger Manual Lumbar, Passenger Power Seat Recliner, Dual Auto A/C CFC-Free, Passenger 2-Way Power Seat), Traction Control, Climate Control, Reverse Sensing System, Safety Package (Anti-Theft Perimeter Alarm, Side Air Curtain, Driver/Passenger Side Airbag), Leather Seating
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Mark Bilek
Freestyle's biggest problem is a sub-standard engine. Ford should be ashamed to have built a vehicle this good with such a underpowered engine. Otherwise Freestyle is an excellent alternative to those gas-guzzling, oversized SUVs that every family seems to fond of these days.
Tom Appel
Ford badly needs a better powertrain for this otherwise usefully designed and nearly stylish crossover. More functional than Pacifica and leaner than Explorer, Freestyle is close a recommended badge. The pricing seems reasonable too.
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