Overview & Reviews

The Freestyle is an all-new crossover wagon from Ford. Built on a Volvo platform, it incorporates the Swedish brand's safety and all-wheel-drive technology, while offering six- to seven-passenger seating capacity.

• Truly roomy seating for six passengers, plenty of cargo space, balanced ride and handling characteristics, lengthy list of safety features.

• So-so acceleration, some low-grade interior materials, no stability control or navigation system.

User Reviews:

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  Just what I was looking for - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By Ivette - August 17 - 12:56 am

  This car has definitely met my needs. Originally, I was looking for a car with a roomy enough interior (for our growing family), not too wide of a body (easy to park) and flexible enough to fit 7 adults comfortably. One of the most important things I wanted is that I did not want to feel as if I was driving a huge truck and I did not like the feel of minivans. I did my research and felt that this was the car for me. It has not had any mechanical problems so far and Ive owned it for 1 1/2 years. I like the smoothness of the CVT. Overall, I absolutely love my car!

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  Freestyle fun 4 all - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By ANDY MAYS - July 20 - 9:53 pm

  We shopped for a safe vehicle. One that was reliable and fun to drive. Looked real hard at a Volvo but decided the Ford Freestyle was the best bargain for our money. AWD is great and what a smooth shift through auto transmission, makes for an overall fun car/SUV to drive.

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  Very Happy with Freestyle - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By Great Car - July 15 - 8:13 am

  I replaced a 96 Ford Explorer that I got 200K miles on. I wanted same amount of room but better gas mileage. After looking at a lot of different cars, the Freestyle seemed the best fit. I have the SE model with 2wd and have found that even on the basic model, Ford has included a lot of features. I have had it for a couple of months and love it. I get ~25 mpg and find it very comfortable (I drive it about 2-3 hours per day). I think the mileage is great for such a big car. I would definitely recommend this car for people who like an SUV style but want better gas mileage and do not drive off road.

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  It cant be a wagon! - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By Lewis - July 7 - 11:13 am

  5 months later and were still impressed with our new Freestyle. Its roomy, comfortable and has all the features we need without all the ones that we didnt. The 2005 Freestyle is everything your ever wanted in a crossover and less. All the basics have been covered, without forcing an endless list of features we didnt need or want. Safety first, then utility and looks; this one has it all.

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  First Freestyle Owner - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By Anthony - July 2 - 9:33 pm

  Driving the Freestyle has been a lot of fun. The ride is great and the transmission works well. I, the dad, could use more power, but really, the mom drives it around with the three kids and she doesnt need or want the power of a sports car. I think it is an awesome choice over a minivan or SUV. Mileage is good; we are getting 20 in the city, 26 on the highway. We have the bench seat which works well with the kids getting in and out. If you want to have the space of a SUV but want better mileage, and a car drive feeling, this is a car you must give consideration.(Had to take in to the dealer to have A/C fixed ... it seems that an O-ring went bad. No problems since).

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  Spring Break - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By Ant - June 2 - 6:36 am

  We just got back from driving to Florida from Illinois for spring break (2 adults, 2 kids, 1 medium sized dog), and we averaged 25 mpg for the whole trip. We had plenty of space for everyone, including our luggage. It was also great having the different seating configurations available for everyone to spread out. I can’t wait to drive it to Texas later this summer.

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  Wagon With An Attitude - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By ed praul - May 20 - 3:50 am

  I like the easy entrance and exit. The ride is car like. I like the bucket seats in the second row. With two grandkids it is easy to see them with the theater seating.

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  Can I trust a Ford car? - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By Jay Shults - May 7 - 2:43 pm

  Spend 30k on the Limited and you get *VINYL* seats. The perforated part is leather; the entire 3rd row is vinyl. "Low grade" materials is an accurate description. I hope Ford did not use cheap materials in the drive train. Overall, the driving experience is good--nice handling and braking. The cabin noise could be reduced, but is not too bad. This is a very functional vehicle and handles better than a minivan. We like the car for these reasons, but you have to compromise. The interior quality on other vehicles in this price range, Odyssey for example, is significantly better. I didnt even know that automakers still used vinyl. Also some frustrations with color choices and options.

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  Freebie Satisfaction - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By md-freebie - May 1 - 6:13 pm

  The first three months and 3400 miles have been a joy. No issues that required a return to dealer. Build quality was perfect. Went from nearly $34,800 on sticker to $29K plus taxes. Took a little time to warm up to CVT. Now I like it. Especially at speed -- no lag in response. Ask for it and the tranny is already pulling; no down shift. More like how a manual feels at speed. Push harder and things change quickly -- RPMs willingly go to 6k with no down shift delay but pulling all the time as the ratios go lower.

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  Freestyle Fills a Niche - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By SUVcritic - March 29 - 5:10 am

  We decided to purchase the Freestyle after looking at several different makes and models. After 4 months of ownership, I still marvel at the fantastic design. Its roomy enough for adults yet accessible by children. The Limited model is chock full of all the best standard equipment, and it just gets better when you add options. We specifically chose black interior to avoid the glare issues frequently described on this review site, and have had no problems at all. The lack of seat bolsters is a plus in my opinion, and I cant say enough good about the customizable seating. Ive never wanted to be an SUV or minivan driver, but this interior and exterior design makes it easy.