Used 2005 Ford Freestyle SE AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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RIP Freestyle, you served us well.
Libbygu, 03/23/2010
Ford Freestyle SE AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I LOVED my Freestyle. Ok, we had the issue with the rear brakes in the beginning, going through a set a year which our fabulous dealer replaced, FREE, twice, and then I had my Firestone guy do it right the third time and they have been fine ever since. No other issues. Drove us fully loaded from Seattle to Texas with the AC full blast the summer before last - 24 MPG! Sadly, last weekend, she performed her final duty, crumpling and absorbing the force as my 17 YO son crashed her. TOTALED. Interior of the car looks like NOTHING HAPPENED. Thank you Freestyle, sniff. You'll be missed. Gone, but not forgotten.
Freestyle still a reliable old car
John, Ashburn, VA, 05/17/2016
updated 05/21/2018
Ford Freestyle SE AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
Now 170,000 and 12 years old, the Freestyle has a barely functioning AC & heater. Replaced upper gasket. We only use it to drive to work 2 miles away, but it keeps on chugging away as the family junker. Don't trust it for long trips, but why get rid of it? Engine & trans work! Maybe we'll put $1,000 into the AC system and have a new car for awhile!
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Horrible car
zorazane, Seattle, WA, 03/21/2012
Ford Freestyle SE AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
After purchasing this car new, my father admitted shortly thereafter that it had been a mistake. When he passed away a few years ago, I inherited the car and have had problem after problem since, culminating in my transmission going completely out last week at 93K miles - thankfully I was in a safe place to get over to call a tow truck. Called the dealership - over $6000 to replace the trans. Suffice it to say I am not pouring more $ into it. Even the dealership admitted they have had multiple problems. Stuck riding the bus. Shame on Ford.
2005 Ford Freestyle AWD
DWin, 10/07/2008
Ford Freestyle SE AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Freestyle used in 2008 with 32k miles. The CVT is smooth but takes some getting used to. Low end torque is lacking but a wide-open throttle command at highway speed reveals the hidden upper-rpm power. The interior is average but adequate; but not the most comfortable ride for long hauls (400 miles or more). Reliability is another strong point.
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k, 04/14/2005
Ford Freestyle SE AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The AWD handles hills and turns with confidence. The CVT adjusts "gear" ratio on slopes reserving enough power going up and sparing the brake from stress going down. Interior is nice, roomy and comfortable. Pick up from stand still is sluggish but mid-range acceleration ok. I won't make a fuss about the 0-60 number though since the gas mileage matches most larger cars and easily beats the Pilot. Ride is good except on the heavily damaged highways, which can be quite rough. Engine is noisy when pushed but very quiet otherwise. This car looks good in and out.