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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  New owner pleased - 2006 Ford Freestyle
  By C. J. Gianakaris - October 19 - 12:00 am

  As a brand new owner of a 06 Ford Freestyle (Limited AWD), I can verify that the vehicle possesses numerous highly desirable attributes, i.e., seating that can accommodate grandkids, abundant comfort in its seat, sufficient get-up-and-go, splendid handling, and welcome elevated driver-seat height. Except for carping about need for more horsepower, everything most auto magazine critics write has proven accurate. Those claiming the Freestyle is not acceptable without more horses must be speed freaks. There is enough available power for most "regular" drivers.

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  Beware of transmission! - 2006 Ford Freestyle
  By Patricia Doyle - July 24 - 6:46 pm

  We purchased our Freestyle in 8/06 and were initially very pleased with it. It handled well and looked sharp. The kids loved it too. We had problems, though, with the dashboard lights (fuel cap, check engine, etc.) going on and off. Finally the worst happened July 7th. While riding on the NJ Turnpike, our transmission died. We were shocked (but thankfully safe). The car had only 12,800 miles. The transmission needed to be replaced and we were using a rental for two weeks. Ford didnt even reimburse us for all of our expenses. The car is back and is running fine. Im very disappointed with Ford, though. I thought they would take better care of us throughout this ordeal.

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  Gas Mileage - 2006 Ford Freestyle
  By Mom - July 17 - 10:02 am

  I am always taking my kids to their next activity. We have plenty of room for travel, friends, equipment. Gas mileage stays around 20mpg in the city which I consider to be good. Going on a long to Florida this summer we never got better gas mileage than 21.2. If you buy this car you will love it for its room and comfort, but dont expect 27 mpg on the highway. I would buy it again.

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  A very competent vehical - 2006 Ford Freestyle
  By Gator Fan - July 2 - 10:46 am

  Our family has enjoyed our Freestyle on trips, and it is not bad around town. It is easy to park. Mileage has been 18 to 20 in town, and 25 to 26 highway.

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  I fought my husband for this car - 2006 Ford Freestyle
  By Shogrl6 - March 24 - 5:36 pm

  I fought hard for this car - I do enjoy it but after 3 months I had to buy 4 new tires. I am on my third cracked windshield and they are not cheap! My biggest complaint is the interior - I cannot keep it clean. Any moisture stains the cloth! Im going crazy with this.

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  Not too shabby... - 2006 Ford Freestyle
  By schilke - February 10 - 1:13 am

  Was considering a Magnum, but when I test drove this, I knew it was the right choice. I am a bit wide in the leg department, and this is a bit cramped up front, but not too uncomfortable. Like the techie aspect of the CVT and the AWD. Well see how it performs!

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  My 2006 Freestyle - 2006 Ford Freestyle
  By donsducks - January 8 - 12:04 pm

  Bought a used 2006 Freestyle with 11k miles. It was a former lease and we had been looking for a wagon instead of mini van or SUV. My wife loves the Freestyle, so we focused on purchasing one. Have had it for 1 week now and it rides wonderfully, it has a great transmission, but the one thing I noticed, and this seems true for all Fords, is that the disc brakes stink. They do not hold up well when we looked at used Freestyles, every one of them needed brake jobs by 10k miles. Mine was done at 11k before I bought the car. Ford needs to do something about the brakes. I purchased brake dust shields as the pads shed dust terribly, you can get a set for about $75.

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  Poor durability of door weather strip. - 2006 Ford Freestyle
  By Gallen - January 2 - 4:07 pm

  Since buying my Freestyle in June 06, I am now taking it in to have the door weather stripping replaced on the passenger side for the second time. I bought this vehicle to accommodate my three kids. They get in and out of the passenger side daily. It has been two months since the first replacement of the weather stripping. Now were back again. The stripping cracks and then pulls away from the frame. If this vehicle is supposed to be durable for kids, Ford needs to go back to the drawing board to address this issue.

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  First Time Owner of Freestyle - 2006 Ford Freestyle
  By Geof Bashioum - December 21 - 8:37 pm

  The more I drive my Freestyle the more I like it. Lots of room and smooth ride.

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  Jeckyl and Hyde Car - 2006 Ford Freestyle
  By Neil Edmonds - December 20 - 3:55 pm

  Family loves the car and its features but this car just isnt performing as I had hoped. Quality issues have been plentiful. Improper alignment from the factory caused both front tires to wear after 12k miles, speedometer head had to be replaced at 5k miles (took 5 days and had to have a rental), brake light sensor has been replaced twice and rear door trim continually came loose. Gas mileage is also far from Fords claim. We get about 15MPG with mostly city driving. Our 2001 Highlander gets almost 20MPG city.