Used 2006 Ford Freestyle Consumer Reviews
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AWESOME for Families
My husband used the Freestyle, instead of a truck, to pick up the boards to build our fence. We both love the versatility and great gas mileage. The ride is also smooth and quiet. Easy access to children and cargo.
Love This Car-2006 Freestyle Limited AWD
Love this car, traded in my 98 Lincoln Navigator for it. We travel a lot and haul bowling balls too, so I am surprised at the room and ease to load and unload the vehicle when comparing to my SUV. This was a wise and fun choice. Doesn't feel as small and tight as a car; rides and sits higher too. I like to feel like I am higher so this suits the bill. Great car.
There are better choices for the money
If I were buying a new crossover, I would certainly consider the Mazda CX9 first. The new Chevy/Buick Enclave second. The Freestyle (now the Taurus X) lacks serious driving and performance refinement. No matter how conservatively you drive it, you can sit and watch the gas gage go down. My only hope is that I can trade it in under the cash for clunkers act.
Goldilocks of SUVs
This is just the right car between a station wagon and a SUV. It did a great job of moving our student's load to the college dorm. My other car is a sport car. So, I drove the car in a spirited fashion and I was very impressed by its handling. The CVT gear works very nice. We made sure to get side air bags. This is not a standard feature but an option. You need to insist on it. Two other important factors in our purchase decision was its #1 rating in roll-over test (above Acura MDX), and its top ranking in crash testing (based on Volvo cage).
Freestyle SEL - A good purchase.
So far, so good. Replaced a van with this vehicle and much more enjoyable to drive. Better fuel economy than the van and CVT trans makes for a smoother ride (no shifting). Very comfortably designed drivers seat with plenty of legroom left over for rear passengers. Would highly recommend this vehicle to anyone who asks.