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2007 Ford Freestyle Full Review
Date Published: 2/20/08
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2007 Ford Freestyle Review
Side airbags are standard instead of optional on 2007 versions of this car-type SUV. Freestyle is essentially a wagon version of the Ford Five Hundred sedan. Both share a basic architecture originated by Ford-owned Volvo. Freestyle comes in SEL and Limited models. Both are available with front-wheel drive or with all-wheel drive that lacks low-range gearing. The sole powertrain teams a 203-hp V6 with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). ABS is standard. Traction control is standard with AWD, optional with front-drive. No antiskid system is offered. Standard seating is for six and includes 2nd-row buckets and a 3rd-row bench that folds into a floorwell. An available 60/40 split folding 2nd-row bench increases capacity to seven. Freestyles have a fold-flat front passenger seatback. Front side airbags and curtain side airbags with rollover deployment are now standard; they had been optional. Among other available features: power-adjustable pedals, DVD entertainment, navigation system, and rear obstacle detection.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Larger than Compact SUVs, Midsize SUVs offer a mix of car- and truck-type construction, V6 and V8 power, and up to eight-passenger seating. This class also includes crossover vehicles.
Our Best Buy choice is the Honda Pilot. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Explorer, Ford Freestyle, Mazda CX-7, Nissan Murano, and Toyota Highlander.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Dodge Nitro, Ford Edge, GMC Acadia, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-7, Mazda CX-9, Saturn Outlook, Suzuki XL-7, and Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Our Best Buy choice is the Honda Pilot. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Explorer, Ford Freestyle, Mazda CX-7, Nissan Murano, and Toyota Highlander.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Dodge Nitro, Ford Edge, GMC Acadia, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-7, Mazda CX-9, Saturn Outlook, Suzuki XL-7, and Toyota FJ Cruiser.
News
Freestyle has dodged the hangman's noose and will return late this summer as a revised version called Taurus X. Besides the new name, the 2008 edition wears the Ford brand's three-bar grille and other styling changes. It also graduates to the 3.5-liter V6 and 6-speed automatic transmission used in Ford's new Edge crossover. The current 3.0 V6 and CVT are dropped. Ford hopes the name change will perk up buyer interest in what has been a sales disappointment so far. The same applies to the related Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans, which respectively revive the Taurus and Sable names for '08. They, too, get the new powertrain, plus other updates.
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2007 Ford Freestyle Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Passenger and cargo room | Low-speed acceleration |
| Instruments/controls | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Sluggish on takeoff but adequate thereafter--even with a full load in hilly terrain--given liberal use of the throttle pedal. Test AWD Limited did 8.7 sec 0-60 mph. Smooth CVT provides good passing response. Unlike conventional automatic transmissions, CVTs allow engine speed to race ahead of road speed in rapid acceleration, then fall back when it finds the optimum ratio. Towing capacity is 2000 lb.
| 2WD SEL | AWD SEL | AWD Limited | AWD Limited w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5.2 |
Sluggish on takeoff but adequate thereafter--even with a full load in hilly terrain--given liberal use of the throttle pedal. Test AWD Limited did 8.7 sec 0-60 mph. Smooth CVT provides good passing response. Unlike conventional automatic transmissions, CVTs allow engine speed to race ahead of road speed in rapid acceleration, then fall back when it finds the optimum ratio. Towing capacity is 2000 lb.
Fuel Economy
Quite good for the size and weight. Test AWD SEL averaged 19.7 mpg in a city/highway driving mix. Test AWD Limiteds averaged 18.3-18.7, including gas-eating performance runs. Freestyle uses regular-grade fuel.
| 2WD SEL | AWD SEL | AWD Limited | AWD Limited w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Quite good for the size and weight. Test AWD SEL averaged 19.7 mpg in a city/highway driving mix. Test AWD Limiteds averaged 18.3-18.7, including gas-eating performance runs. Freestyle uses regular-grade fuel.
Ride Quality
Composed, absorbent, and very stable at highway speed. Sharp bumps occasionally jolt, though. Little difference in ride quality between 2WD and AWD or with 17- and 18-inch tires.
| 2WD SEL | AWD SEL | AWD Limited | AWD Limited w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5.5 |
Composed, absorbent, and very stable at highway speed. Sharp bumps occasionally jolt, though. Little difference in ride quality between 2WD and AWD or with 17- and 18-inch tires.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Generally carlike and better than most midsize SUVs, but ride-enhancing suspension tuning, high-profile build bring out noticeable cornering lean. Tight turning circle, but Freestyle can seem quite large in close quarters. Steering effort light at parking pace, firms up nicely with speed. Good brake pedal feel, stopping control.
| 2WD SEL | AWD SEL | AWD Limited | AWD Limited w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4.5 |
Generally carlike and better than most midsize SUVs, but ride-enhancing suspension tuning, high-profile build bring out noticeable cornering lean. Tight turning circle, but Freestyle can seem quite large in close quarters. Steering effort light at parking pace, firms up nicely with speed. Good brake pedal feel, stopping control.
Quietness
On par overall with other car-type SUVs--and better than most truck-style SUVs--with moderate highway wind and road noise. Engine, however, roars loudly during even moderate acceleration.
| 2WD SEL | AWD SEL | AWD Limited | AWD Limited w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.6 |
On par overall with other car-type SUVs--and better than most truck-style SUVs--with moderate highway wind and road noise. Engine, however, roars loudly during even moderate acceleration.
Controls
Gauges simple, clear, well-placed. Ditto most controls, though climate panel mounts too low for easiest use while driving. Look-alike steering wheel switches for cruise control and some audio functions require familiarization. Navigation system absorbs some audio controls, but to no great detriment. Cabin has upscale air but few padded surfaces; most panels are hard plastic, though attractively textured.
| 2WD SEL | AWD SEL | AWD Limited | AWD Limited w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.6 |
Gauges simple, clear, well-placed. Ditto most controls, though climate panel mounts too low for easiest use while driving. Look-alike steering wheel switches for cruise control and some audio functions require familiarization. Navigation system absorbs some audio controls, but to no great detriment. Cabin has upscale air but few padded surfaces; most panels are hard plastic, though attractively textured.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Generous head room. Only tallest drivers will want more leg room. Low cowl, tall windows, standard height-adjustable seat provide commanding position. Easy ingress/egress. Comfortable seats. Visibility hindered to rear corners by thick roof pillars, but headrests don't interfere unless raised.
| 2WD SEL | AWD SEL | AWD Limited | AWD Limited w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Generous head room. Only tallest drivers will want more leg room. Low cowl, tall windows, standard height-adjustable seat provide commanding position. Easy ingress/egress. Comfortable seats. Visibility hindered to rear corners by thick roof pillars, but headrests don't interfere unless raised.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Rear doors afford easy entry/exit for roomy 2nd row with comfortable chair-height seats. Taller passengers may want for head clearance beneath intrusions from sunroof housing/DVD combo. Limited's fore/aft sliding 2nd-row buckets allow favoring leg space or cargo room behind. All 2nd-row seats fold and tumble for good access to 3rd row, which is surprisingly spacious for adults, though cushion too low for long-distance comfort.
| 2WD SEL | AWD SEL | AWD Limited | AWD Limited w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6.1 |
Rear doors afford easy entry/exit for roomy 2nd row with comfortable chair-height seats. Taller passengers may want for head clearance beneath intrusions from sunroof housing/DVD combo. Limited's fore/aft sliding 2nd-row buckets allow favoring leg space or cargo room behind. All 2nd-row seats fold and tumble for good access to 3rd row, which is surprisingly spacious for adults, though cushion too low for long-distance comfort.
Cargo Room
All rear seats fold flat. Load deck stretches to 9.5-ft with right-front seatback dropped, too. The 3rd-row seat converts more easily than most, disappears into floorwell that provides handy storage otherwise. Console and dashtop bins swallow lots of small stuff.
| 2WD SEL | AWD SEL | AWD Limited | AWD Limited w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
All rear seats fold flat. Load deck stretches to 9.5-ft with right-front seatback dropped, too. The 3rd-row seat converts more easily than most, disappears into floorwell that provides handy storage otherwise. Console and dashtop bins swallow lots of small stuff.
Value within Class
This Recommended choice excels as a family wagon. It relegates off-roading and serious towing to truck-type SUVs, providing instead utility, space, and comfort that match any rival--including some minivans. More power would be welcome, particularly when loaded with people and luggage. But ride and handling are agreeable, as are prices.
| 2WD SEL | AWD SEL | AWD Limited | AWD Limited w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5.9 |
This Recommended choice excels as a family wagon. It relegates off-roading and serious towing to truck-type SUVs, providing instead utility, space, and comfort that match any rival--including some minivans. More power would be welcome, particularly when loaded with people and luggage. But ride and handling are agreeable, as are prices.
Total Score
| 2WD SEL | AWD SEL | AWD Limited | AWD Limited w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 66 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 58.4 |
Scores for all Midsize Sport-utility Vehicles
| Low Score | 48 | |
| Average Score | 58 | |
| High Score | 69 |
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2007 Ford Freestyle Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 04/17/2007
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| 2WD SEL 4-door wagon | $25,920 | $23,948 | $750 |
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| AWD SEL 4-door wagon | $27,770 | $25,613 | $750 |
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| 2WD Limited 4-door wagon | $29,205 | $26,904 | $750 |
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| AWD Limited 4-door wagon | $31,055 | $28,570 | $750 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
SEL
Powertrain
3.0-liter V6 engine, continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
Safety
Dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags w/rollover deployment, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Front air conditioning, power steering, tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, 6-way power driver seat w/lumbar adjustment, center console, cupholders, fold-flat passenger seat, 2nd-row bucket seats, 3rd-row stowable bench seat, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, keypad entry, AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, trip computer, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, illuminated visor mirrors, intermittent wipers, conversation mirror, map lights, rear defogger, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, rear privacy glass, roof rack, 215/65R17 tires, alloy wheels, AWD adds: all-wheel drive, traction control.
Limited adds to SEL:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Dual-zone automatic climate controls, leather upholstery, heated front seats, 8-way power driver seat, 4-way power passenger seat, memory system (driver seat, mirrors), 2nd-row adjustable bucket seats, 2nd-row center console, 3rd-row stowable split seat, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, outside-temperature indicator, automatic headlights.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Fog lights, 225/60R18 tires, AWD adds: all-wheel drive, traction control.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Interior Convenience Group
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SEL
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$650
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$566
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Dual-zone automatic climate controls, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, automatic headlights, fog lights.
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Interior Power Pkg.
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SEL
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$295
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$257
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8-way power driver seat, 4-way power passenger seat, power-adjustable pedals.
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Convenience Group
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Limited
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$475
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$413
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Rear-obstacle-detection system, power-adjustable pedals w/memory, universal garage door opener, cargo net.
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Powertrain |
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Traction control
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2WD
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$195
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$174
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Safety |
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Rear-obstacle-detection system
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SEL
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$295
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$257
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Navigation system
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Limited, SEL
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$1,995
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$1,736
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SEL requires Interior Convenience Group.
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Rear air conditioning
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Limited, SEL
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$650
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$566
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SEL requires Interior Convenience Group.
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Power sunroof
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Limited, SEL
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$960
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$835
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Leather upholstery
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SEL
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$895
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$779
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Requires 3rd-row stowable split seat.
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2nd-row 3-passenger split folding seat
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Limited, SEL
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$0
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$0
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3rd-row stowable split seat
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SEL
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$115
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$102
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Heated front seats
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SEL
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$240
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$209
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Requires Interior Convenience Group, Interior Power Pkg., leather upholstery.
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2nd-row center console
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SEL
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$95
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$83
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2nd-row center console delete
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Limited
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$0
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$0
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Satellite radio
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Limited, SEL
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$195
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$170
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SEL requires Interior Convenience Group.
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DVD entertainment system
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Limited, SEL
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$995
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$866
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SEL requires Interior Convenience Group.
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Remote engine start
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Limited, SEL
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$395
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$343
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Rubber floormats
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Limited, SEL
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$75
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$57
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Chrome exhaust tips
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Limited, SEL
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$125
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$80
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Mud guards
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Limited, SEL
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$80
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$32
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2007 Ford Freestyle Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Ford Freestyle 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 112.9 |
| Overall Length, in. | 200.1 |
| Overall Width, in. | 74.9 |
| Overall Height, in. | 60.1 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 4112 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 86.5 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 19.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.4 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.1 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 39.7 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 40.4 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc V6 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 3.0 /182 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 203 @ 5750 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 207 @ 4500 |
| Availability | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| CVT automatic | 19/24 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Ford Freestyle 4-door wagon |
| Front Impact, Driver | 5 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 5 |
| Rollover Resistance | 4 |
| Side Impact, Driver | 5 |
| Side Impact, Rear Passenger | 5 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 5/60,000 | 5/100,000 on Ford Focus only. 8/100,000 on Escape Hybrid components. |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/Unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 5/60,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
USA
Drivewheels:
front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
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