Ford Freestyle first generation

Ford Freestyle first generation
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The Ford Freestyle first generation (2005–2007): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 3 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: D219 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length5,075 mm
Width1,890 mm
Height1,732 mm
Wheelbase2,868 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

3,652 complaints for model years 2005–2007. 101 crashes · 14 fires · 36 injuries

  • Speed control 1,615
  • Transmission and drivetrain 1,277
  • Engine 657
  • Fuel system 344
  • Electrical system 237

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 3 versions of the Ford Freestyle first generation

United States 2 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2005–2007VMODE VLKUP3.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
2005–2007VMODE VLKUP3.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Four- or all-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2005–2007Sport utility vehicle3.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)11.6–12.6 L/100 km 5-cycle267–290 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.