Overview & Reviews

The Freestyle is an all-new crossover wagon from Ford. Built on a Volvo platform, it incorporates the Swedish brand's safety and all-wheel-drive technology, while offering six- to seven-passenger seating capacity.

• Truly roomy seating for six passengers, plenty of cargo space, balanced ride and handling characteristics, lengthy list of safety features.

• So-so acceleration, some low-grade interior materials, no stability control or navigation system.

User Reviews:

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  Very happy owner - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By freealfas - June 8 - 8:42 am

  24 months in we are very happy with our purchase and find it to be the best value in the market to date. Safe, economical, performs great in any and all situations. Glad we bought FWD instead of AWD to minimize the potential for issues in the future with the extra mechanicals and it helps mileage.

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  Johns Review - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By John Blevins - June 4 - 9:19 pm

  I have owned this car for two years and have not had a minutes trouble with it. It avrages about 22.5 mpg and is a fun smooth ride. There is plenty of room to haul grandkids and their junk. I would buy another one.

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  What a change three kids makes - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By Scott - June 1 - 1:43 pm

  Wow...just five years ago we had a Saab 900 Turbo, and a VW Cabrio (ragtop). Three kids later we are a Ford family, with an Expedition and now a Freestyle. The Freestyle is GREAT; hauls all of us plus friends easily around town and on the freeway, with more comfort in the third row than our Expedition, at 150-175% better gas mileage!

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  Great car - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By Trod1 - May 28 - 7:58 pm

  We have had the car for 2 years and only problem has been the CD player. We are on number 2 now and waiting for 3. The car still looks great, inside has worn well, although it would be nice to have more leather and less vinyl on the seats.

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  Almost 2 years later - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By freealfas - May 11 - 10:42 am

  Has been a great vehicle. I find it to be the best balance of value, economy, space, advanced technology, safety, and style avaiable. It is perfect for hauling our child and all of her stuff and when the grandparents come to town it lets us all ride in comfort and safety. You cannot go wrong with the purchase of a FS and will enjoy every mile.

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  Always purchased GM, but so far we like - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By Young Grandma - April 25 - 5:27 pm

  Attracted to the sporty look and high reviews on saftely. Husband liked the idea that Volvo chassis was used. Have had a couple recalls, but fixed. Girl rear-ended me causing $2800 worth of damage to rear bumpers and sensors. Car gets 22 mpg around town and have gotten as high as 31 mpg on trips. Easy handling, plenty of room for grandchildren and a large Lab who loves sticking his head out the sunroof. Rear climate control package keeps everyone comfy. I have a problem when traveling in the back seat, but with the theater seating can ride in back and not get sick as a dog from motion.

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  not bad at all - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By jrs - April 7 - 2:13 pm

  Have 400 miles on new SE AWD freestyle. These are my thoughts: 1. Very well built, some of best fit and finish I have ever seen on American car 2. Drives tightly and very nice with some Volvo there--excellent drive doesnt really feel underpowered as some complain--I think the CVT takes a little getting used to but now I prefer it 3. A little too large--making a smaller version (mini me)might be worth it and sell well 4. Well designed interior, very, very nicely done 5. blank spots where I did not get extras on dash and wheel are unsightly but this is very minor--overall very sweet

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  Happy Driver - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By GUS - April 4 - 2:34 pm

  Ive had this vehicle going on two years. Im very pleased and glad I purchased it. I have made three long trips and they were comfortable and fun trips. Good mileage considering the room and passenger capabilities. No regrets having it.

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  Underrated AWD Wagon - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By Freestyle Fan - April 4 - 2:06 pm

  I have been driving this vehicle for several months now and have been delighted with its overall performance and utility. As a user of SUVs for the last 15 years, I have found the ride, handling and accessibility of this vehicle to be outstanding. I have used this vehicle multiple times for hauling large quantities of lumber and the fold-down front seat has been very beneficial. The only change to my original vehicle order that I would make would have been to put a tire with a little more aggressive tread on it for winter driving, although Im sure part of the better ride is attributable to the current tires used on the vehicle. This vehicle should be getting much more notice than it is.

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  Not at all happy - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By H. Huber - April 3 - 8:59 pm

  Our Freestyle has been a bit of a disappointment. Ive been a Ford guy for 30 years, but not when it comes to crossover SUVs. With 15mpg in town and 22 highway miles, the fuel economy stinks. The doors sound cheap when you close them and I hate the CVT. On the highway at 70mph the RPMs are way to high for decent fuel economy. And we have to have both rear disc rotor replaced at 10k miles because they wore out and couldnt be turned. Apparently, this is common on the Freestyle and Ford 500. I have 90k on the rotors of a Nissan and only had to turn them once.