Freestyle
Ford Freestyle: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Ford Freestyle2005–2009
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2005–2007 (Freestyle) 2008–2009 (Taurus X) |
| Model years | 2005–2007 (Freestyle) 2008–2009 (Taurus X) |
| Body styles | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Ford D3 platform |
| Wheelbase | 2,868 mm |
| Length | 5,075 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,732 mm |
| Class | Full-size crossover SUV |
| Assembly | United States: Chicago, Illinois (Chicago Assembly) |
| Designer | Edward Golden |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2007 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2007 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2007 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| 2005–2007 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2005–2007 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | CVT |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 6 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2005–2007 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Speed control and cruise | 1617 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 1291 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Engine and cooling | 674 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 395 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Electrical system | 265 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Brakes | 207 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Body and structure | 100 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Stability and traction control | 47 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Latches and locks | 45 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Steering | 39 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2005–2007: 3652 complaints, 101 with a crash and 14 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.