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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  Smooth - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By M Krebs - March 3 - 1:23 pm

  Third row is hard to access when the optional 2nd row bench is ordered. Car averaging 25 mpg in mixed driving; not bad for 7 passengers with A/C on. Ride is butter smooth, not a squeak or a rattle, CVT transmission very smooth. Car rides very much like a Volvo for quite a bit less money. Great brakes. I would recommend driving the Freestyle before purchasing a competitors offering. This is the best Ford yet.

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  Love It! - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By Marianne - March 3 - 12:46 am

  Traded our monster 03 Expedition in for the Freestyle. We could not be happier. Since kids we have had three vans, the Expedition, and now the Freestyle. The Freestyle is our favorite by far! You have all the room - without it being a minivan or a hard to park, gas eating large SUV. There is more room behind the back seat for strollers, groceries, etc. than in my Expedition. I also like how easy it is to get everyone in and out. Access to the rear seat is easy, with lots of leg room for our 6 foot tall, 14 year old son. I have had no trouble with acceleration at all. I use I-95 several times per week, and the merge is always easy - up to speed in no time, without flooring it.

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  Back to a Ford - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By Roger Wheatley - February 28 - 6:16 pm

  Its been 5 years since my last Ford product (other than controlled company, Mazda). The Freestyle was a compromise between an SUV and sporty sedan. For its size, it has a great combination of ride and handling. With the CVT, the engine seems more than it really is, getting the best out of it.

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  Best Family Van Alternative - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By Dadto3 - February 19 - 11:36 am

  This is hands down the best car we have ever owned. With 3 young kids in car seats we needed space and functionality but we did not want to sacrifice performance and style. This was the best alternative to a dreaded minivan. We tested several other brands but found no other better value, performance, and gas mileage for our money. I will most definitely recommend the Freestyle to anyone with young kids that does not want to be stuck in a soccer mom minivan.

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  Mr. - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By Bill Burton - February 18 - 8:13 pm

  I live driving at a higher seat level. I can carry my electric scooter in the rear area of the car. I like the idea of having four air bags. I like very much not feeling the gears shift; continuous drive. There is ample power when it comes time to pass another vehicle. The power drivers seat is a good option. I havent used the two fold-a-way seats in the rear, but it is good to know they are there. On the whole, I am very pleased with my purchase of this vehicle.

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  Great ride - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By as350b2 - February 5 - 3:10 am

  This is a great car that more people should discover. It has all the attributes we were looking for in a vehicle. Stable, handles well, not too small, roomy, good fuel mileage, modern technology, smooth ride, quiet. The CVT transmission is amazing. It is a fun car that is way bigger than it appears.

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  My Freestlye - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By Shirley Howard - January 29 - 4:36 pm

  I have had a lot of different autos in the last several years. I love my Freestyle; it has so much room and it is fun to drive. It also is a very sharp looking sporty car. I plan on keeping this one awhile.

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  Great Alternative to Traditional SUV - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By Todd Rauppius - January 18 - 10:40 pm

  This is proving to be a very nice vehicle. The performance is good to very good; 19-20 mpg compared with 13- 14 mpg in my old mini-van, strong firm brakes, good acceleration (especially at speed for passing). Steering feel is very good, and the vehicle corners flat with a ride quality that is better than an SUV yet not quite as good as a car/wagon. Very good build quality, eveything fits and is aligned.

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  Freestyle SEL - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By RMG - January 10 - 1:16 am

  Terminated our lease on an 03 Explorer to get into the Freestyle. Went to the dealer expecting to purchase the SE model but with the Family and Friends program pricing got an SEL well within our budget. The styling upgrades and standard features on the SEL are well worth the extra expense.

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  New Freestyle fits the bill - 2005 Ford Freestyle
  By JC - January 6 - 7:46 am

  As a new owner, I dont have reliability experience yet. As a previous Escape owner, we needed something with more cargo room (for hockey gear!), AWD, and all the safety features while taking it easy on gas. The Freestyle fit the bill in all respects. Its mammoth inside, has all the safety goodies, full-time AWD, and is a handsome vehicle. Ford did the smart thing by using the Volvo XC90 platform.