Used 2006 Ford Freestyle SEL 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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I don't like the interior fabric
Stacey , 06/19/2008
Ford Freestyle SEL 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
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From the moment I sat in my Ford Freestyle I knew it was the right van for me! As time has gone on I only have one complaint "the interior fabric on the seats are terrible!" Having 2 children it seems impossible to keep the car seats clean! When it rains and I open my door to get in and some rain drops hit my seat, oh well there is another stain! The smallest amount of water leaves a big water spot! In the last 2 years I have spent over $400 getting the seats cleaned. Other than the fabric, I love my Freestyle!
Well equipped, but problematic
Matt Wolvington, 07/21/2008
Ford Freestyle SEL 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
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I bought my 06 Freestyle new in Florida. Love driving the car, and hauling 5 kids (in carseats) in it. Only issues with car is the rubber door molding keeps falling off, the rear brakes need replacement again (replaced under warranty at 26000 mi) at 52000 miles (Front pads are original), and vehicle goes into "reduced power mode" anytime it gets a bad sensor reading. This means the RPM's won't go over 2500 and 0-60 times are around 30 sec. Last time it happened, I turned off the car and restarted it to fix. The time before that I had to replace the air filter (no, it was not the orig.) Also, occasionally, the engine will surge in reverse making it difficult to not hit something.
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wmuguy, 09/21/2005
Ford Freestyle SEL 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
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Bought the car after driving 14 different models from cars to minivans. This was one of only 2 cars that that my head didn't hit the ceiling in. I'm 6' 4". Impressed with the build quality and utility of the vehicle. Performance lacks a little but more than a trade off for the mpg's (currently 24 mpg's overall). Got an incredible deal from the Ford dealer. Over $5,000.00 off of sticker. Definitely the right choice since I drive over 45,000 miles a year for work.
Check it over first
rubdr, 11/30/2007
Ford Freestyle SEL 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
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Had rear main seal replaced in the first year. Mileage avg 23hwy/16city in 11k miles. Nice drive.
Research the CVT problems
katie-kate, 07/29/2008
Ford Freestyle SEL 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
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This car was okay. For hauling around little kids and their junk, just get a minivan, this is not a substitute. Mileage was pretty decent and I liked the size. The interior finishes were cheap. The third row seat was alright for occasional use, but swallowed all cargo space. We had two 6 foot plus, 250 pound people in the third row and it was actually okay. However, at 40,000 miles and only 2 years old the transmission needed to have major work done, to the tune of $2,000. Not happy. Traded it in on a Honda Odyssey. I am sad to be driving my first non-ford, but this was the straw that broke the camel's back. I can just feel that the Odyssey is going to be a much better long term vehicle.