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.
Why did Ford stop making Freestyle?
The Base Model Didn’t Sell Well In this particular case, it comes down to the fact that the chassis that was used for the Ford Freestyle, that of the Ford Figo, did not sell as well as the company had expected it to. As a direct result, Ford made the decision to stop making the Figo.
Is the Ford Freestyle going to have a CVT transmission?
That is very sad news. Nissan is expanding their CVT models and advertising which is creating a greater awareness of the benefits of the CVT transmission. Ford should also be doing this rather than jumping ship. I find it a dumb move by Ford that just as awareness of the CVT is gaining momentum with the general public they decide to drop it.
Why did Ford stop making the CVT transmission?
Ford should also be doing this rather than jumping ship. I find it a dumb move by Ford that just as awareness of the CVT is gaining momentum with the general public they decide to drop it. They really need to re-think the closing of the Batavia transmission plant.
Are there any problems with the Ford Freestyle?
Ford is not as rich as they used to be so they are watching everything very closely. The other problem is there just aren’t many rebuilt transmissions available for the Freestyle. I personally don’t see nearly the troubles on the Freestyle as I have in past new vehicles that Ford has brought out.
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