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This is a great car
bob, 08/27/2005
2005 Ford Freestyle SEL Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for almost three months and so far, so good. It is the smoothest running car I've ever had and I have had no problems to date. Mileage has been good (around 20 with mostly city/suburban and with a/c) and I expect the mileage to increase with more miles. It has room to spare and the seats (leather) are quite comfortable. It is very solid -- probably due to its Volvo base.
Ford Designs a Winner
Jim N, 07/24/2005
2005 Ford Freestyle Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Ford has designed a winner in the Freestyle. It is a very comfortable ride with the features of a SUV. I own a Explorer and Freestyle and I would not go back to the Explorer. The back seats provide as comfortable ride as the front. There is great storage space and fuel mileage on the highway has been great at 23mpg. The storage and drink holder areas are numerous and convenient to the driver. You do not get tired driving this vehicle on long trips. I have found nothing I do not like about this vehicle. I drive over 1,500 miles a week in this vehicle.
handling
thomas, 09/02/2006
2005 Ford Freestyle SE Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is a very stylish vehicle and everywhere I go people comment on the style and the lines of the vehicle. However, as good looking that the vehicle is, the handling characteristics are awful. On the highway, this vehicle just drifts from side to side and if you're not careful and look away from the road, you could find yourself drifting into another lane as fast as you can blink. When you correct for the drifting, it then overcompensates and you find yourself drifting in the opposite direction. Trying to keep this vehicle on the road in a straight direction for just a few seconds or so, is almost impossible.
Need New Transmission
Abby, 02/24/2010
2005 Ford Freestyle SE Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Like others, I also need a new transmission at 88K miles. I have done all the tuneups, oil changes, filters, etc on this vehicle since I purchased it new in 2005. Transmission went out and so did the fuel and water pumps all at the same time. Costs more to repair than the car is worth, and I'm still making payments. Wish Ford would make concessions for these vehicles and help with repair expenses.
Underrated
Happy Freestyle owne, 11/18/2008
2005 Ford Freestyle Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Had doubts about first year of new vehicle. Issues in reseach were power and brakes. I've found power is more than adequate for 2 people in vehicle with luggage. Brakes were replaced (pads) at 30k. Gas mileage is as advertised 24 mpg highway. Miss no satellite radio. The storage space is more than adequate. Ford needed to push this vehicle more, would consider the new Taurus X version at trade in time.