2007 Ford Freestyle Consumer Reviews Page 3

Best Vehicle I have owned!

Written by: Lovin' it on 09/11/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Freestyle Limited 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)

Review

I have only had my Freestyle a week, but I am already in love. It gets great gas mileage and so user friendly. And it has all the bells and whistles. And seats 6 for hauling the kids and friends. And the CVT transmission is a true asset. This is Ford's best kept secret. I let my dad drive it and he swore he felt it shift. He still doesn't get it. Best thing ever spent my money on.

Favorite Features

Oh my, I have so many favorites. I just love it all.

Suggested Improvements

Can't really think of anything.

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Ford Freestyle Freefall

Written by: sully320 on 08/28/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Freestyle Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl CVT)

Review

My fiancee wanted another Explorer, even though she had numerous mechanical problems with her previous Explorer. She was talked into buying the Freestyle, partly because of the CVT. The car is noisy, sluggish and cramped. The capper? The vaunted CVT failed after 50,000 miles. The price tag? $7,000. Ford disavows the possibility that it was a defect. Have you driven a Ford lately? Good Luck brother!

Favorite Features

None

Suggested Improvements

For God's sake, stop making them

6 out 17 people found this review helpful

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A Gem in the Ford SUV Lineup

Written by: abodao on 07/24/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Freestyle SEL 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)

Review

This is the first long road trip we've taken with our new-(bought used), Ford Freestyle, automatic, 3.0 liter engine. We loaded the car with 6 adults, an 18 cubic foot cartop luggage carrier and filled the somewhat cramped luggage space in the back. This car worked flawless. A smooth, effortless ride up the mountain passes and well controlled ride with plenty of brake reserve on the downhill runs. The ride for all passengers was smooth and comfortable. When we did hit those few rough road conditions the car absorbed all but the deepest ruts and bumps. In heavy traffic we were able to accelerate, brake and move with ease in spite of our heavy load. A breeze to park and maneuver.

Favorite Features

The engine. We averaged 20.5 mpg for the trip and we moved right along no matter what the terrain. Excellent disk brakes at all four wheels. Ride comfort, visibility, seating for 7, luggage rack, controls for rear heating, air, and ventilation. Easy to move in tight spaces. Backup warning indicator.

Suggested Improvements

More cupholders. Odometer and trip information very hard to read, even in the best lighting conditions. Need more room to move into or out of 3rd seat. Need rear speakers. More electrical accessory outlets-(AKA cigarette lighters) for cell phones, GPS, portable DVD players, etc.

10 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Best Car Yet

Written by: ADM on 07/16/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Freestyle Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl CVT)

Review

I found almost everything I wanted in a car in the Freestyle. The space, seating is perfect for family of 5 and dog. Heated seats are heavenly in the winter. Dual climate control and rear climate control is great. Gas mileage is pretty good for a larger vehicle. And I really needed the AWD, no more worries about getting home in the snow.

Favorite Features

Heated seats, sleek interior, responds great, multi CD player and the dual climate and third row seats. I was glad to find out they didn't discontinue it. It should have been more widely advertised, it answered most if not all of my requirements.

Suggested Improvements

Towing package would be nice, and roof racks.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Love this car

Written by: JDee on 07/11/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Freestyle Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl CVT)

Review

This car is good to drive. Easy to get in and out of with a bad back (for me). Easy to put items in and out and the center console in the second seat is an asset to passengers. Good air flow throughout the car. Enjoy the small compartment on the dash

Favorite Features

Seat memory, seat heaters. Stereo and radio control on steering wheel. Compartment on dash

Suggested Improvements

Somewhere to put GPS. We try the dash top compartment but it won't stand up. We do not like it on the window

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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CVT Forever

Written by: John on 07/10/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Freestyle Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl CVT)

Review

I traded an 05 Freestyle w/ only 30,000 mi in order to get the CVT which was phased out in the Taurus X! Usually drive machine to 100,000 to 150,000 mi! An hr of expressway driving with the six spd AT after getting used to the small efficient 6 w/ CVT made me take the depreciation hit! My 07 has had no issues mechanically and the fit & finish is excellent! I enjoy getting away from the stoplites faster than most and no hunting for gears as the RPM's stay up and then come down to cruise. Very comfortable vehicle for 6 adults!

Favorite Features

CVT with small V6 quite economical. Sound system excellent! Sunroof a pleasure.

Suggested Improvements

Can't think of a one!

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A wonderful car. Thanks Ford.

Written by: Mr. Engineer 74 on 07/01/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Freestyle Limited 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)

Review

I bought this car new and it now has 30,000 miles. It has been 100% trouble free and everything works like new. Other than oil changes and tire rotations, the car has not needed any repairs of adjustments. It gets great mileage, even better than on the EPA sticker. I get 21 to 22 MPG in town and 28 to 29 on trips. The car is extremely plesant to drive and is very comfortable, even for tall drivers. The fit and finish are superb, rivaling the Mercedes and Infinity cars I have owned before. The leather seats have very good lumbar support and adjust to very comfortable positions. It will haul large loads with the seats folded down and will pull my 16' boat with ease at 75 mph. A great car

Favorite Features

Love the comfortable interior and the smooth engine/transmission. The car has plenty of power and gets great fuel mileage for a fairly large vehicle. The car has been totally trouble free since new. I wish I could have said the same for the 5 Mercedes I owned that cost several times more.

Suggested Improvements

Please offer some brighter interior colors - gray tan and black are not very exciting choices. How about red or Navy leather? Other than that, I cannot think of anything I would change. Thanks Ford for building a great car that is very comfortable, practical and a pleasure to drive.

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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It's a keeper

Written by: Love our Freestyle on 06/22/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Freestyle SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl CVT)

Review

Bought the Ford About a year ago, traded a gas lovin 00 Durango for it. Pretty skeptical at first never bought a Ford before, but I tell you it's the best for room, looks, and CVT tranny for nice smooth acceleration. Third row seat is easy accessible for my kids. The AWD drive and traction control is very nice in snow and ice. All in All it's perfect for family of six, just can't take anyone else with us.

Favorite Features

Leather seats, AWD, rear air.

Suggested Improvements

Put a glass latch for cargo door like every other Ford. It's a little annoying to have to open the cargo door every time you want to get in there.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Functional Freestyle

Written by: SO Villar on 06/16/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Freestyle SEL 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)

Review

I've owned my Freestyle for just about a year. It has met my needs nicely- providing easy access and egress for my elderly mother with severe arthritis on our many errands to doctors and social functions. Cargo space very satisfactory for road trips and for the possible need to evacuate in advance of hurricanes. I've got the same or greater cargo capacity as I had in my Chevy Trailblazer but with more comfort for my aging mother and much better gas mileage. I also have better visibility in all directions with this vehicle. One thing I am not pleased with is the seemingly light weight construction of the ext. door panels. Very minor bumps in parking lots create very visible dimples.

Favorite Features

Combined highway/city mileage averages between 24 and 25+ MPG for a very sizeable vehicle. Not hybrid numbers for sure, but better than many CUVs/SUVs. This car is criticized for it's "underpowered" V6, but with $4.25/gallon gasoline, I'm happy to sacrifice acceleration for better mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Reinforce door pannels to better withstand parking lot encounters. Allow driver to disengage the oil change warning which overrides and obscures other data on the dashboard display or allow the driver to alter the oil warning to reflect increased synthetic oil change mileage cycles.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Love my Freestyle

Written by: pwf2908 on 05/29/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Freestyle SEL 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)

Review

I was a little concerned buying domestic over import - had been a Previa driver for years, but what an awesome replacement. This baby has power, comfort and hugs the road in all conditions, including our Canadian winters which are a mixed bag. Biggest test came during 'superstorm' last June. I hadn't realized how bad the road conditions were that night, but the Freestyle slogged through everything that storm threw at us and then some. (My Previa would never have made it - and we passed several others pulled off too.) Only thing that could be improved is my city gas mileage, but I love the power on the highway and when set to cruise, the highway mileage is great for that size engine!

Favorite Features

Smooth transmission, excellent acceleration. Driver's seat just hugs the body - like driving in a really comfy armchair. Great space in the interior; really simple mechanisms to take advantage of a variety of seating positions; never thought I'd use reverse sensors but they're handy too.

Suggested Improvements

Improve the gas mileage. Finish is definitely not the quality of imports - trim and seals and fabric quality on the seats wasn't the best. Minor comments though - I really like it.

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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