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Never buying a ford again.
aparadoski, 08/13/2013
2005 Ford Freestyle SEL Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
7 of 21 people found this review helpful
We bought our freestyle off kijiji. At first it was a good vehicle but was a little suckish on gas. We liked it for room for dogs or for passengers or for easy convienvence. After about two years of ownership, we started hearing a rumbling sound when in P or N. We took the car in and they told us that it was the transmission. We will now be trying to get rid of this piece of shit for something better like a mazda cx-7 before our lemonmobile breaks down. ps never buy another FORD.
Freestyle 05 SEL AWD
Al, 05/10/2006
2005 Ford Freestyle SEL AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I wanted a crossover between a van and an suv. I traded in a Chevy Avalanche. The Freestyle is great. Love almost everything about it, but mostly the gas mileage. At this time I am averaging 22.1 mpg, a welcome relief from the Avalanche.
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My almost 1 year old Freestyle
Cathy M, 06/04/2006
2005 Ford Freestyle SEL AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love driving my Freestyle. It drives like a larger car but doesn't have the truck feel. We just moved our daughter using it and it fit a lot of her things, including our grandson's toddler bed. It had a recall and that was taken care of without a problem by a dealer other than where we bought it.
Nice car but a lot of service trips!
ThePole, 05/12/2006
2005 Ford Freestyle SEL Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Over the first 12 months, the car had no mechanical issues. A lot of the interior trim had to be refastened and for a $30K auto that's a little cheap. Probably average 23MPG. Wide open interior make it great for kids and trips, more comfortable than the Explorer. BUT after 1 year things started to go wrong. Issues with brakes, traction control, oxygen sensor. Has been in for unscheduled service 4 times in the last 4 months. Left us sitting on the highway once, almost crashed when traction control went out. And...the CD changer stinks. I would NOT recommend buying this vehicle, at least not a 2005. Unless you want to buy mine.
1st 1000 miles.
Phil, 12/28/2004
2005 Ford Freestyle Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Absolutely the best value on the market. After the 1st 1k, including an ice storm, I love this vehicle. More than enough power for me, and I traded an LS V8 for the Freestyle. The AWD is fantastic on ice, and saved me from an accident last week. Suprisingly well appointed interior with handy features and easy to use "flip down" seats for more cargo space. From all remarks I have seen on this vehicle, (and the Ford 500), I can't imagine why the reviewers (including Edmunds) keep harping on the lack of power.