Overview & Reviews

For 2006, a navigation system is now optional on the Ford Freestyle.

• Expansive cargo hold, roomy seating for six passengers, balanced ride and handling characteristics, lengthy list of safety features.

User Reviews:

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  So Far So Good - 2006 Ford Freestyle
  By FirstFord - December 26 - 6:40 am

  Like all domestics, one should be able to get a great deal. Pleasantly paid just a few hundred over invoice. Dealer experience was very positive. Honestly, settled on the car out of necessity and lack of offerings from other car companies. Only vehicle with 3 rows of seating, car like gas mileage, decent trunk space, price $30K or less. There should be more choices in the future due to high gas prices; meantime, this is probably one of few choices.

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  Transmission failure - 2006 Ford Freestyle
  By Rob - September 27 - 10:59 am

  My wife bought this car new to carry kids/dog/groceries and liked the third seat and the gas mileage. Didnt get the AWD to get better gas mileage, although we should have. At 31,000 miles, the transmission failed in heavy traffic, freeway driving in a driving rain. Suddenly in neutral and no forward power after a catastrophic weld failure in the CVT trasnmission. Thankfully under warranty but repairs would have been $3500. Now forced to trade the car or buy the extended warranty for $2000. Would not buy another one.

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  Bad Brakes - 2006 Ford Freestyle
  By Jennifer - September 24 - 1:15 pm

  It needs its rear brakes changed for the 3rd time and the rotors redone for the 2nd time! Its going to cost another $400. They were just changed 22,000 miles ago. The rear door handles were also recalled because when it gets too cold they would pop open while driving. The O ring in the transmission had to be replaced with less 100 miles on it. When it rains water drips from the passenger visor screw hole and they cant find the source.

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  NC Freestyle Review - 2006 Ford Freestyle
  By jermnc77 - September 19 - 11:00 am

  Enjoy the ride of the vehicle. A lot of people dont know what it is though. I got the base model without leather. Cloth seats do stain easily and arent easy to clean without making water stains. It does have rear AC/heat. Added on the DVD system and second row center console after I purchased it. So its basically a next level up from base now. Was extremely disappointed in gas mileage though. Sticker stated 22/28. Commercials stated 500 miles to a tank of gas. Ive never experienced 28 mpg or that many miles to a tank. What I do enjoy about the car is the versatility of it. Its a great person carrier. Is very comfortable to travel in. Love the smooth as silk CVT transmission.

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  Techie Ride - 2006 Ford Freestyle
  By e.r. churilla - August 25 - 12:46 am

  Cant wait for the snow to fly. We bought this vehicle over a minivan and did not sacrifice much in the way of roominess - AWD, traction control. the CVT and its Volvo lineage were the big selling points. The constantly variable transmission took a little getting used to, but the vehicle has decent acceleration traits and the engine settles down to 1800 or so RPM at 70 mph on the highway. The middle row folds away quite easily to allow fairly decent access to the third row, and two adults can sit comfortably in the 3rd row. The seating system is well engineered and is a very sturdy platform when in cargo mode. The stereo features a 6 disk MP3 player.

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  Well equipped, but problematic - 2006 Ford Freestyle
  By Matt Wolvington - July 21 - 12:20 pm

  I bought my 06 Freestyle new in Florida. Love driving the car, and hauling 5 kids (in carseats) in it. Only issues with car is the rubber door molding keeps falling off, the rear brakes need replacement again (replaced under warranty at 26000 mi) at 52000 miles (Front pads are original), and vehicle goes into "reduced power mode" anytime it gets a bad sensor reading. This means the RPMs wont go over 2500 and 0-60 times are around 30 sec. Last time it happened, I turned off the car and restarted it to fix. The time before that I had to replace the air filter (no, it was not the orig.) Also, occasionally, the engine will surge in reverse making it difficult to not hit something.

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  Spacious and solid wagon - 2006 Ford Freestyle
  By cawfebug - January 14 - 8:21 am

  With about 10,000 miles, we havent had this into the dealership for anything other than oil changes. Coming from a 01 Honda minivan, this AWD wagon feels much more secure and quite. The third row seat is a great alt to a minivan, fairly easy exit/entry. 3rd row can fold flat for hauling. CVT trans is fine with me, not sure why people complain about it, it gets good MPG for such a large vehicle. Highly recommended.

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  Check it over first - 2006 Ford Freestyle
  By rubdr - November 29 - 10:13 pm

  Had rear main seal replaced in the first year. Mileage avg 23hwy/16city in 11k miles. Nice drive.

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  Great Car! - 2006 Ford Freestyle
  By Jim - November 29 - 6:05 am

  Back in 2005 when these first came out we test drove one, and loved it. But at that point there was no reason to get rid of my 1997 Chevy S10 Blazer. Then we started having trouble with the Blazer and it was time to replace it. We test drove multiple other cars, to see if we found something we liked better - but could not. For the price and the sized vehical it was a awsome deal. I would recommend this vehicle to just about anyone with a family. We just got back from a trip from Michigan to Buffalo, NY - and it was awsome both ways! Had 6 people in the car and had plenty of power for everything.

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  I love this car! - 2006 Ford Freestyle
  By freestyin momma - November 28 - 4:22 pm

  This car is great for moms. Ive got 3 rugrats and the Freestyle has enough space for all of us and our stuff. I love this car. the design, handling, and performance are great. The in city mpg is a little disappointing. But this is generally a great car! Way to go Ford!