2007 Ford Freestyle Consumer Reviews Page 7
Fuel Economy
19 - 20 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(73 Total Reviews)
Nice Crossover
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Ford Freestyle SEL 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
Review
My wife and I planned to buy a SUV since our small Corolla did not work. We went to the nearby Ford dealer. Tested Escape first, then Explorer, at last Freestyle. Escape is kind of noisy, Explorer is perfect at that aspect, however, it is kind of big for my wife. Freestyle is just perfect. It is also quiet, although it is not as good as Explorer. It is easy to drive this Crossover.
Favorite Features
Outside looking, CVT transmission.
Suggested Improvements
It is better to have 3 seats in the middle row.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Ford Freestyle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Ford Freestyle Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
Review
Very happy with this car. I have two kids, a Great Dane, and we often take other kids with us so the Freestyle is just perfect. I find the engine & transmission to be just great, and we take this thing up to the mountains to ski, so I think the critics are wrong, the powertrain is a strength, not a weakness.
Favorite Features
Flexible seating. Firm leather seats, back seat climate control, AWD & CVT, tons of room.
Suggested Improvements
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Very nice
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Ford Freestyle Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
Review
Had a Windstar van, wife wanted something more manageable, yet with room enough for the grandkids. This was the ideal choice. Love the heated seats , backup sensors and heated rearview mirrors. Interior roomy, and fun to drive. Overall a great auto. It has ample pick up despite the bad ratings it got. I like the cvt trans.Only have 2000 miles on it, getting about 18.5 MPG city. Don't know highway miles yet. Good stable ride and I feel safe with the full array of side airbags.
Favorite Features
Lots of storage room, flop down seats, heated seats, back up sensors.
Suggested Improvements
A little noisy on acceleration, rear hatch window should open.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
A really nice vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Ford Freestyle Limited 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
Review
I bought the Freestyle after owning several Mercedes, Infiniti and other expensive cars that always were broken and expensive to fix. This Freestyle is wonderful. It is a very user friendly and comfortable design. Everything works and it is comfortable on long trips. I love the silky smooth CV transmission. The car is a nice size. It gets exceptional gas mileage (28 on trips and 21.5 in town) on regular gas. I am very impressed with the quality of this vehicle and like its excellent safety ratings. Ford is building a great car and the 5 year 60,000 warranty is also nice to have. An excellent vehicle and a pleasant surprise.
Favorite Features
Comfort, performance, economy and overall quality of the vehicle. Excellent fit and finish. This is a great car at any price but for around $30,000 well equipped, it is a bargain.
Suggested Improvements
Offer more interior colors. How about Blue or Red leather seats? There is not much else I can think of. This is a really nice car that comes with everything I needed.
12 out 12 people found this review helpful
SUV Lite
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Ford Freestyle SEL 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
Review
Great ride. Wanted an SUV, but not the mileage. Freestyle gives the space of an SUV, but has sedan-like mileage. While aesthetics are not the greatest, this is a practical vehicle for people who need the space. Would recommend to anyone considering an SUV.
Favorite Features
Multi-CD MP3 player, folding seats (all but driver), back-up sensors, automatic lights, steering wheel control, cargo space (even with 3rd row in use).
Suggested Improvements
Most important: lift gate window should be able to be opened, higher armrest to rest left elbow while driving, AC controls on steering wheel.
6 out 7 people found this review helpful
Love This car.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Ford Freestyle SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
Review
This is a great car. I got the base model with 4wd and this car is loaded with very nice features. Ford put a lot of thought into how the driver uses the car and the interior works great. Bose stereo is great! The interior is better designed than most Japanese cars. This car is deceptive in how much room there is inside. It has more room than my minivan. It rides great and handles well. Great brakes. Engine is low on horsepower. Got a great deal. Comes with 3 year bumper to bumper and 5 year engine warranty which is great.
Favorite Features
Interior design. Exterior looks.
Suggested Improvements
More power.
14 out 14 people found this review helpful
New Freestyle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Ford Freestyle SEL 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
Review
I have found the Freestyle to be practical, roomy and fun to drive. It handles like a sport vehicle and gives a nice ride at the same time. It is very flexible in that I can quickly convert from a roomy carry all to a practical 7 passenger vehicle.
Favorite Features
Extremely smooth shifting, responsive steering and good fuel economy. I love the hauling and seating capability.
Suggested Improvements
I am used to a quieter ride with Ford vehicles. I would strongly suggest improved noise isolation. If you compare a Freestyle to an Explorer and give the Explorer a 10 for quiet ride, the Freestyle is a 7.
18 out 19 people found this review helpful
Not Bad
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Ford Freestyle Limited 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
Review
Traded in my 03 Yukon XL (lemon) and looked for a more fuel efficient wagon with 3 rows. Volvo too expensive. Pacifica close, but price/features no match. Pilot, great vehicle, but mileage like other SUV's. Since it's a Ford, there is no reason why you can't get invoice pricing. Don't believe ads, it's a lie, you'll get about 20 to 25 mpg and there is no way you'll get 500 miles to the tank, unless you're coasting downhill for that many miles. Overall, if you are looking for non SUV, non-minivan, decent room with 3 row seating, fuel economy, feature, content and price, this probably is about the only option. Too bad Toyota, Honda, Nissan had no viable option. May want to check out Mazda CX9.
Favorite Features
XC90 based, European firm but not harsh. All seats fold flat. Theater seating, my 6ft frame is comfy in 3rd row. Storage areas. Durable leather seats. Buttoned down styling. Compared to SUV's, you'll get 20 to 50% better mpg. CVT, like driving a golf cart. In-dash CD changer, MP3, dual zone A/C.
Suggested Improvements
Like all domestics V6 engine sound is not refined (think of a blender), loud during acceleration, raspy (quiet when up to speed though). Weak stereo. Some plastic fitment issues. Slight creak sometimes. Overall verdict: Advantages outweigh disadvantages.
49 out 53 people found this review helpful
I'm Lovin' It
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Ford Freestyle Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
Review
Freestyle even better than expected. Mileage really kicking in after about 4000 miles. 19-20 around Town and 26- 27 on highway trips. Love the Nav system. Very comfortable even for over 6 foot person. Cargo room has been great.
Favorite Features
Comfort, room, and mileage. Car feels very safe and secure.
Suggested Improvements
Engine noise when accelerating could be dampened better. Tint second row windows and have opening glass at tailgate.
31 out 32 people found this review helpful
2007 Freestyle Limited AWD
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Ford Freestyle Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
Review
Not the greatest mileage yet. Hopefully better to come. Ok pickup and pretty smooth ride.
Favorite Features
Nav and radio. Heated seats.
Suggested Improvements
Tint 2nd row windows like your SUV's, as many owners have kids.
4 out 14 people found this review helpful
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