What kind of transmission is in a 2007 Ford Freestyle?
continuously variable transmission
The Freestyle is powered by a 203-hp 3.0-liter V6 and continuously variable transmission that eases engine load and smoothes the drive….Smart Buy Price.
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 2-spd CVT w/OD |
| Power | 203 @ 5750 rpm |
| Drivetrain | front-wheel |
Does a Ford Freestyle have a CVT transmission?
All Freestyles were equipped with the CVT, but only all-wheel drive (AWD) Five Hundred and Montego models used the CVT (FWD versions used an Aisin F21++ six speed automatic).
What transmission is available in freestyle?
Launched in April 2018, Ford Freestyle is likely to come with an automatic transmission. The car is offered in petrol and diesel variants paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
Is Ford Freestyle a good car?
The car is amazing interms of safety( Abs, end, Traction control, HLA, ARP), driving dynamics, power delivery, handling, breaking and ofcourse mileage. Loaded with all the security features, fun to drive, amazing dynamics. Interiors could have been better but itz a personal choice.
When did the Ford Freestyle CVT come out?
The CVT he was responsible for developing didn’t actually make it into any vehicles here in America until the fall of “04 when it appeared in the Freestyle and Ford 500. Despite it’s technical superiority over a conventional automatic transmission, it’s future was sealed by it’s cost of production.
Is there a problem with the Ford Freestyle transmission?
If you have a shift question or a problem with your Freestyle transmission, get advice here. As a mechanic for FORD I can tell you that sometimes the problem is not always at the dealership level, in more cases than not the dealership is the fall guy for FORD.
Is there a buy back process for a Ford Freestyle?
In the sunny California there is no arbitration process. If the car meets some conditions its a buyback! They said it is going to take about 2 months, at which point they’ll give me a 2007. “Ford is dropping the continuously variable transmission offered in the Ford Freestyle, Five Hundred and Mercury Montego at the end of the 2007 model year.”
Is it safe to buy a 2007 Freestyle Limited with AWD?
I’m thinking of buying a 2007 Freestyle Limited with AWD. I’ve been reading horror stories on the Net about CVT failures. The only info I haven’t been able to find, anywhere, is how frequent these problems are. In other words, what percentage of Freestyles are affected by these transmission problems and failures ???