2005 Ford Freestyle Consumer Discussions Page 6

Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes

Re: Previously replaced at local shop? [bobw3]

Written by: tacomaguy on Jul 26, 2007 02:13 PM

My son purchased a used 2005 Freestyle from a Saturn dealer. He just spent $600.00+ at Midas for front and rear brakes. When he got "the letter", he marched on down to the local Ford dealer and gave them the Midas bill and the letter. Yesterday, he got a check from Ford for the whole thing. The dealer said his was the first letter that they had gotten, so they had to do ... Read More...

Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair

Re: FYI - brakes [pnewby]

Written by: tacomaguy on Jul 26, 2007 11:43 AM

I have a 2005 Freestyle Limited and my son bought a used 2005 Freestyle from a Saturn dealer. He just paid $600.00+ for a front and rear brake job at Midas. We both got the extended coverage letters. He took his Midas bill and the letter to the local Ford dealer last week. Just got a check from Ford yesterday for the WHOLE amount, front and rear, labor, everything. Way ... Read More...

Ford Freestyle - Taurus X

Re: Freestyle/Taurus X [freealfas]

Written by: stevedebi on Jul 20, 2007 10:47 AM

"Nothing in the spec on the website say vvt. Turbodiesel, I want a turbodiesel for the Flex and even the T-reX. That would make a big difference in mpg and drivetrain longevity... why won't they embrace this, why..." Because they don't have a diesel engine that will meet CARB specs. Currently only vehicles with GVW of 6K lbs or greater can have a diesel. This is basically ... Read More...

Re: Freestyle/Taurus X [stevedebi]

Written by: northlakes on Jul 19, 2007 00:01 PM

I looked up my 2005 AWD Freestyle SEL on the EPA web site. They have tables of "original" EPA estimates and the "new" 2008 estimate corrections for your vehicle. http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calculatorSelectEngine.jsp?year=2005&make=Ford&mo- - del=Freestyle%20AWD In the case of the AWD 2005 Freebie, the state 19/24 city/highway becomes 17/22 ... Read More...

Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes

FYI - brakes

Written by: pnewby on Jul 05, 2007 06:11 AM

EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 07N10 Certain 2005 through 2007 FWD & AWD Ford Five Hundred, Freestyle & Mercury Montego Vehicles - Rear Brake Wear -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frank M. Ligon Director Service Engineering Operations Ford Customer Service Division Ford Motor Company P.O. Box 1904 ... Read More...

Ford Freestyle Real World MPG

Freestyle brakes

Written by: mrsaj on Jul 17, 2007 02:40 AM

I just had rear brakes changed ,along with rotors,on my 2005 Freestyle. Car has 20k miles,is AWD ,SEL, I like the car, so far, but was told by dealer that Ford used organic brake pads that don't last. Seems to me it would be a defect. What's up ? Read More...

Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair

FYI - brakes

Written by: pnewby on Jul 05, 2007 06:10 AM

EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 07N10 Certain 2005 through 2007 FWD & AWD Ford Five Hundred, Freestyle & Mercury Montego Vehicles - Rear Brake Wear -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frank M. Ligon Director Service Engineering Operations Ford Customer Service Division Ford Motor Company P.O. Box 1904 ... Read More...

Ford Freestyle - Taurus X

FYI- brake replacement.

Written by: pnewby on Jul 05, 2007 06:08 AM

EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 07N10 Certain 2005 through 2007 FWD & AWD Ford Five Hundred, Freestyle & Mercury Montego Vehicles - Rear Brake Wear -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frank M. Ligon Director Service Engineering Operations Ford Customer Service Division Ford Motor Company P.O. Box 1904 ... Read More...

Ford Freestyle Maintenance and Repair

Puddle Lights Stuck On

Written by: kjnorman on Jun 30, 2007 07:03 PM

Okay so I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle Limited and today my 4 years threw up in the back of the car. So I spent the whole afternoon cleaning the inside of the car thoroughly. Now putting the car away in the garage I find that the puddle lamps (those on the underside of the side mirrors) are stuck on. Of course it is Saturday evening so I can not get it to the dealer until Monday.... ... Read More...

Ford Freestyle Rear Brakes

Re: Rear Brake Problems??? [summewe]

Written by: lotusblossom on Jun 21, 2007 07:01 AM

I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle that I love, but I'm about to put the 4th set of rear brakes on & I have just under 42K miles on it....severe frustration! Read More...