How reliable is a 2006 Ford Freestyle?
The 2006 Ford Freestyle earned a perfect five stars in all frontal- and side-impact crash tests conducted by the NHTSA. In IIHS frontal offset testing, the Freestyle got a rating of “Good,” the highest possible.
Do they still make Ford Freestyle?
Overview. The Ford Freestyle is a tall wagon or a crossover utility vehicle that shared its underpinnings with the Ford Taurus. Built from 2005 to 2007, the front- or all-wheel drive Freestyle was renamed the Taurus X in 2008, then canceled following the 2009 model year.
Is Ford Freestyle a good buy?
No car has the ground clearance, traction control system, the fun in driving, the perfect handling like the freestyle in the segment. Ford Freestyle has attractive features such as Hill assist, ESP, ARP and traction control… good ride quality… Overall VFM for car lovers..
Which is better Figo or Freestyle?
CarWale brings you comparison of Ford Figo and Ford Freestyle….Figo vs Freestyle Comparison Overview.
| Key Highlights | Figo | Freestyle |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Capacity | 1194 cc | 1194 cc |
| Power | 95 bhp | 95 bhp |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
Is 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. I think it is the most value for money car in its segment. Safety wise it is well and good, has 6 air bags, abs ,tcs,arp.
What kind of transmission does the Ford Freestyle have?
Every Freestyle ever made has the CVT. Correct…up to know, the Freestyle had one transmission and one engine. The Ford Fivehundred had a 5spd and it was originally planned (from what I remember reading at the time) to make that an option for the Freestyle, but it never happened. The transmission failure and repair all occurred last summer.
What kind of warranty does Ford Freestyle have?
The dealer provided a rental car which just happened to be a 2006 Freestyle. Ford Customer Service agreed to provide a 5 year (starts on original purchase date) or 75,000 mile warranty on the transmission. I had to call Ford to get that warranty extension. As stated in other replies, all 2005 Freestyles have the CVT transmission.
What kind of CVT does a 2007 Freestyle have?
Steve – In 2005 the AWD had the CVT but the front wheel drives have a 5 speed automatic. The (job2) 2007 Freestyle with the 3.5 engine will have a six speed, no more CVT. “In 2005 the AWD had the CVT but the front wheel drives have a 5 speed automatic.”
Is there a rental car for a freestyle?
Dealer Service Rep. says it is the first Freestyle he has seen with a totally destroyed transmission. The force of the failure was enough to crack the housing allowing all of the fluid to leak out. The dealer did agree to provide a rental car. So we wait.