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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  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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  Best in Class - 2006 Ford Freestar
  By PJ - August 27 - 11:48 am

  After test driving GM, Ford and Chrysler models, we found the Freestar to have the best qualities for the money. The Freestar has nearly all the features of the competitors and in some cases more. Hands down this beats the GM vans and the Chrysler is nice but not worth the extra $2000 to $4000 more for the same features.

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  Buy One of These - 2006 Ford Freestar
  By messianicrock - July 31 - 3:20 pm

  The day my wife finally decided to get rid of the Sedona we did not hesitate to buy the Freestar. Ford has done an excellent job putting a SAFE, comfortable, attractive vehicle on the road at a reasonable price. One thing I would like to address is the power issue. A consumer magazine stated the vehicle was under-powered my question is compared to what? The Freestar does not have the power my 04 Marauder, with SuperChip and K&N air induction, but it has ample power for a back road pass or a trip up I40 or I26 into the mountains of NC.

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  Great mini! - 2006 Ford Freestar
  By S.S.E. - July 25 - 6:11 pm

  Went from an Explorer to this. Great change. Great cargo space, 7 seats, DVD, easy to drive, better mileage. Dont feel like Im driving a hulk, but still have the space. Definitely recommend.

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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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  Freestar - 2006 Ford Freestar
  By Freestar - June 26 - 1:15 pm

  The Freestar was the best van for me and my family. It had better exterior styling than the Chevrolet Uplander or the Venture. It also had a more refined interior than the Chevy vans. It was more comfort table and versatile and fit in with our life styles more.

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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.