Overview & Reviews

Very little has changed for the 2006 Ford Freestar. Ford has simplified the minivan's trim levels, and there are now just SE, SEL and Limited trims. The company has also revised the Freestar's option packages and made the formerly optional cruise control, CD player, tinted glass, roof rails and tire-pressure monitor standard equipment. Other minor changes include redesigned interior door panels and, for the Limited, extra chrome trim and optional 17-inch wheels.

• Plenty of safety features, upscale looks inside and out, roomy interior.

User Reviews:

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  2006 Freestar Transmissions Fail as With 04 05 07 - 2006 Ford Freestar
  By paulflovillaga - September 4 - 5:29 pm

  They all have the same problem: Torque converter shaft shatters, causing instant loss of power, typically in intersections, from a stop.

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  transmission failure in 2006 - 2006 Ford Freestar
  By judysmith43 - May 19 - 8:07 pm

  my ford 06 freestar has 55,000 miles. I was pulling out onto a busy street. my transmission stopped working with no warning and I was able to coast to the middle lane. luckily some men helped push me across a lane of very busy traffic where I called a tow truck who took me to a repair shop. the tourque converter was shot and my transmission had to rebuilt and cost almost 3000 dollars. the 2005 and 2004 freestars were recalled for this very same problem, but the 2006s have not. this is inexcuseable and very dangerous. I and my two young passengers could have been seriously injured or killed.

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  2006 Freestar = Junk - 2006 Ford Freestar
  By brokefreestar - June 17 - 5:14 pm

  2006 Freestar has the same failures as the 2004 and 2005 Freestars: Transmission and PCM. Also, leaking coolant and power steering. Purchased from dealer at 53K miles one owner. Head rest bent forward for some strange reason. CD player jammed. Click in right front wheel when backing. Rattling noise in fan during idle. Walked out of the dealer with $5500 positive equity. Now we know why. Junker. Stay away.

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  Wish I would have done my research! - 2006 Ford Freestar
  By veronicav - March 26 - 8:55 am

  I previously had a 99 Galant which I was happy with but had recently had my third child and needed more space,my fear was to get rid of a car with no problems and get one with PROBLEMS, which has happened. I have a popping noise in the intake which sounds like a frog hopping around and hitting the top and sides, which Ive been told by a man who has "been with Ford for 15 years" that its normal. I also am now having a problem with the van stalling while driving down the road, many things have been checked and no problems found yet! Inside space needs improvement, getting to third row seats is awful my 3 year old daughter who sits back there has to squeeze her way back there. Rethink buying!

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  2006 Ford Freestar - 2006 Ford Freestar
  By V. Blondahl - January 11 - 4:54 pm

  We have approx 5000 Km. on this vehicle as of today. It has spent 10 days in the shop since purchase. The computer has been replaced, a correction for excessive front wheel vibration has been performed, (a steady buzz-like vibration is still felt in the steering wheel). The engine knocks and rattles and rpm fluctuates at idle. We have a 98 Plymouth Voyager with 260,000 Km. that runs smoother and quieter than this new Ford. At approx. 700 Km. we asked for a replacement vehicle, offering to pay a fee for the accumulated mileage the dealer refused. I completed a customer satisfaction report listing the problems with this vehicle and Ford did not even bother to respond.