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Excellent cross-over
wklee88, 09/22/2004
2005 Ford Freestyle SEL AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
9 of 15 people found this review helpful
I've been driving a minivan for years and recently switched to a Freestyle. I was amazed to see the interior space. My sister who is 25 years old can sit in the 3rd row very comfortably. Performance is also great. I don't know why 3.0 engine is complained by people. I didn't feel any short of power not to mention acceleration. It's a wonderful car. I love it.
Best ever Family Cruiser
Tim G, 09/27/2005
2005 Ford Freestyle Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is an awesome vehicle. I get most of the versatility of an SUV, the ride and fuel efficiency of a sedan and the roominess of a minivan. My whole family loves this vehicle. It has outstanding ride and handling characteristics that far out-perform minivans and SUVs. I also enjoy the 5 star safety rating in all areas (even without the optional side impact air bags), great rollover resistance and it also maxes out the IIHS safety tests too. The Freestyle is also handy at Home Depot because all the seats, except the drivers, fold flat. I traded in an Explorer on lease and now save about 40% gas due to the smaller motor and CVT transmission. It has by far the best third row seats available.
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Real World 1yr Review
leeman, 10/11/2005
2005 Ford Freestyle Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I never liked the straight 9s and 10s in most reviews, as no car is perfect or even near perfect. This is a real world 1 year of ownership review. This vehicle should make most minivan owners extremely happy with its space, performance & lack of stigma. The Freestyle should also make SUV drivers that don't use their SUVs as off road vehicles happy since performance is better and in most cases there is more space. This vehicle has been fantastic in its first year with no hint of my experience souring. I have traveled with 2 adults, 3 kids, 2 dogs for a 2 week vacation. Granted I had to use a cargo bag as the kids are still small & require more stuff. Drove great & fuel economy was an A+.
Love My Underrated Freestyle
CSForest, 12/09/2008
2005 Ford Freestyle Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Loved my '95 Explorer & was looking for another SUV or Crossover. Just couldn't see myself in a mini-van. Was concerned at 1st about CVT & 1st yr model (I'd had a 1st yr model Chevy lemon years ago). MPG is really good (21 city / 28 highway). Absolutely love this car! Wish Ford had advertised & sold more! The 3rd row seating w/rear storage behind is wonderful. Works like a trunk when hauling small loads of groceries home; or can fold seats flat for the larger monthly Costco runs! I plan to hold onto this one for a long time to come.
Better Than I Expected
Karl, 12/20/2008
2005 Ford Freestyle SE Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have owned this car from day one and has proved to be a very functional, practical vehicle. It also has a nice smooth ride and most surprisngly very reliable. Other than normal oil & filter changes, the only thing I've had to replace was the rear brake pads at 25k miles which Ford covered anyway. Just replaced the original Continental ContiTact tires with General Altimax tires which seem to fit well with this car. So overall, no complaints and hope to keep for another 5 years.