What kind of vehicle was the Ford Freestar?
The Freestar was Ford’s family minivan, with a tall cabin and flexible seating for passengers and cargo. It followed the Windstar, carrying on Ford’s North American minivan offering. One notable feature was a third-row seat that folded into the floor, opening up cargo space when it was not needed.
The Freestar was sold in the United States and Canada from 2004 to 2007.
Freestar generation
The Freestar was the third generation of the Windstar line, running from 2004 to 2007. Ford gave the redesigned minivan a new name and refreshed its styling and cabin while keeping its family-focused layout. The related Mercury Monterey shared the redesign.
Engines and fuel consumption
US versions had petrol engines from 3.8 to 4.2 litres. The lowest recorded US rating was 18 mpg combined under the EPA procedure, equivalent to 13.1 L/100 km. Canadian versions had petrol engines from 3.9 to 4.2 litres, with a lowest recorded consumption of 13 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test.
The EPA and NRCan 5-cycle procedures differ, so their ratings are best read within their respective markets.
Where was the Freestar sold?
The Freestar was offered in the United States and Canada from 2004 to 2007.
Questions and answers
When was the Ford Freestar sold?
The US and Canadian figures cover 2004–2007.
What engines were available?
The listed US petrol engines ranged from 3.8 to 4.2 litres; Canada’s ranged from 3.9 to 4.2 litres.
What was its lowest official consumption?
The lowest listed US rating was 18 mpg combined under EPA testing; Canada’s lowest was 13 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test.
How many generations did the Freestar have?
It was the third generation of the Windstar line, sold as the Freestar from 2004 to 2007.