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Ford Freestyle by Kendra
Kendra, 08/02/2005
2005 Ford Freestyle SEL AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my Freestyle however... It had 24 miles on it when I purchased it and the transmission blew at 6700 miles. They installed a new transmission -- free of course but now that one is leaking fluid. The first transmission had a hole in it the size of a softball or a little bigger! I had no warning; it just happened and dumped 12 qt. of fluid in a parking lot. Could not drive it. Beware of this new transmission. I hate the thought of possibly needing to get rid of this car -- I've only made 2 payments on it! I do love the car, just not the transmission at this point.
20000 miles & perfect
Bruce, 09/14/2006
2005 Ford Freestyle Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Leased an early 2005, Jan 2005. Now have 20,000 miles. Car has been perfect. Only recall was the gas tank straps. Extended trip this spring from N MI to S FL resulted in an average mileage of 25 mpg driving 75 mph average. We get 20 mpg in town like clockwork. CVT has worked like a charm. AWD is awesome in the winter, as good or better than my 4x4 F150 Lariat. We will be leasing another in Jan 07. The dealers can't find used ones. No one is letting this car go.
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.
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.
My Ford Freestyle Experience
Karen Wheat, 10/04/2006
2005 Ford Freestyle SE Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have really enjoyed driving this car. It maneuvers well and has plenty of room for my family of five. We have really enjoyed the great gas mileage. We get lots of comments about it, people ask what it is and say they like it, or they say they haven't seen one before. Some people say the pickup is not that great, but it has plenty of power to me. We did have a couple of minor problems that required a trip to the service department, but they were quickly repaired. Overall my Freestyle has been a great car, and I would reccomend it to anyone.