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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  NICE MINIVAN - 2006 Ford Freestar
  By P. M. - June 28 - 4:46 pm

  We bought the Freestar 2 weeks ago and took it on a trip to South Texas. Averaged 18 MPG on the trip which is disappointing seeing how its rated at 24. I expected 20-22. Other than that, I give it a well above average rating.

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  Great Van Overall - 2006 Ford Freestar
  By Tom - March 10 - 4:38 pm

  I love the optional audio with the separate source selection. As with other reviews, rear seats need about 1.5 inches additional height. More drivers knee room and the tow package without hitch....well thats probably a Ford marketing problem. Love mine, lots of power. look forward to hooking up my 200lb camper and pulling with it. PS I owed a 95 Windstar as well.

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  06 Ford Freestar Limited - 2006 Ford Freestar
  By minaldo1 - February 3 - 1:46 pm

  Very good looking on the inside. Ride quality is impressive. Excellent handling. Bucket seats very comfortable. Very quiet ride. Nice layout and good cargo room. Very safe.

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  JUST BOUGHT AND LOVE IT - 2006 Ford Freestar
  By ROBERT CARRICATO - January 6 - 12:48 pm

  The Ford Freestar is a good product. The only thing is the rear seat is low to floor. This is so the seat when folded can go into rear cargo space in floor. Ok for kids. Not so comfy for adults on long trips. The interior is great. Very comfy captains chairs in 2nd row...overall very nice van.

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  Great Family Vehicle - 2006 Ford Freestar
  By Dosh70 - September 21 - 8:14 pm

  We also own a 1999 Windstar. We decided this time we would probably move to the Honda or Toyota minivans to get some of the conveniences and creature comforts they offered. Upon shopping around, we found that, for the final money paid, it was a "no-brainer" and were in a 2005 Freestar. When we considered cost, safety ratings, comfort and looks, the Ford was the best value by far.

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  Freestar Feels Right - 2006 Ford Freestar
  By Lesa - July 11 - 6:25 am

  We purchased a Ford Windstar several years ago when we found out I was pregnant with out third child. I really enjoyed that vehicle, so when I was considering what to purchase this year as a replacement -- the Freestar made the most sense. Overall, I am pleased with the Freestar. However, I do think the Windstar had a little more passenger room. The third seat in the back of the Freestar is versatile -- able to total recede it into the floor or use it as a stadium seat -- but we lost seating space. Given the choice, Id take the seating space. Good vehicle.

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  Overlooked sibling - 2006 Ford Freestar
  By Minivan devotee - June 25 - 1:38 pm

  This is the overlooked sibling of the minivan market, but having driven Chrysler vans and the first-generation Honda van, I can tell you this is a excellent bargain. I bought mine second-hand with about 5K miles on it, and paid at least $10K less than the more popular vans. The basic SE model has a number of convenience features in the cabin, including a flexible seating plan, lots of cup holders, etc. Only mechanical problem so far (now have 12K miles) was a leaking transmission gasket, repaired under warranty, but still a hassle.

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  Slick! - 2006 Ford Freestar
  By Reece - May 5 - 9:17 am

  Owned it for a year....great van!

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  great value - 2006 Ford Freestar
  By Len Amato - March 5 - 11:48 am

  I believe the Freestar is underrated. This van is a workhorse. People hauler and item hauler love it.

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  Sad to see it go - 2006 Ford Freestar
  By Erin - July 10 - 1:30 am

  The 2006 Freestar is the best vehicle Ive owned. It was my first "real" car purchase (my first one that cost over $4k) at a time that I had young kids and Scouts to haul frequently. It was a program car with about 28k miles on it when I bought it. I got the Ford Certified warranty with it, which I later used to repair a bad wheel bearing. Other than the wheel bearing, Ive had NO problems with this car. Ive only replaced tires, brakes and plugs & wires (as prevention at 75k miles). Unfortunately, with only 92k miles on it, Im faced with having to let it go. Its begun to get some rust on the inside bottoms of the doors, which will soon come through to the front. (We live in North Dakota, and deal with salt and other melting solvents on the roads). The bigger concern, though, is that the drivers side wheel well is rusting out, which has loosened the panel that holds the ring that the third-row seat clips to inside. The ring moves, and Im certain that if I had anyone in the back row in an accident, the seat could pull loose, flipping them backwards and creating head and neck injuries or worse. Id hoped to keep the van for a few more years, and we may still -- but well have to use it as a 4-seat vehicle, instead of 7. And if we pass it down to our teenagers, we may remove the third row to eliminate the temptation of cramming friends in the unsafe third row. Ive loved having the extra space that the third row has allowed by folding flat, and how the second row bucket seats tip forward for extra cargo room. And I especially loved having that space without paying the extra $10k for Stow-n-Go in a Caravan. Mine had the leather seats -- and the drivers seat has worn quite a bit over the years. Overall, its been a great vehicle with nearly no problems. Just wish the body had held out longer. UPDATE: Shortly after posting my review, I found out there was a recall on my van -- just not on MY van. I wasnt in a state included in the recall for the rusting wheel well -- but I live 1 mile from the border of a state that was included. I called Ford and they agreed to have it checked out by the local dealer and within a few hours, Ford had agreed to replace the wheel well and it was in great shape again. Safe to use the third row seat again! There is still a bit of rust forming, but Im in N.D., with a lot of snow and salt on the roads, so its understandable. I now have about 98,000 miles on the van and its still running great, so I hope to get several more years out of it.