Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 City / 24 HWY
Horsepower
203
Seats
6 -7
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle leslie m
My car is a very reliable car. It gets me from point a to point b.
My vehicle is a white minivan and has enough room for 7 people. The back windows open up when I want them to. I have a mirror up in the front so I can see my children without having to turn around.
accountCircle Tara R
Great family vehicle cheap to repair.
It runs like a champ, cheap to repair, lots of room. It seats up to 7 people. Have not had any major problems besides replacing the alternator once.
accountCircle John A
Shame they do not make it anymore.
It is by far the best vehicle I have owned so far. Very enjoyable to drive and has decent performance and good handling. Excellent seating room for 6 adults and luggage for a weekend trip. It has been more useful than a Ford ranger I owned as far as internal storage space. I can put a 4x8 sheet of plywood into it with the seats folded down. Gas mileage has been acceptable at 20 mpg for a large vehicle with all wheel drive.
accountCircle Ashley L
The best part I love about my car it has a touch screen radio
I absolutely love my car and the features it has. It has open space can fit 7 people I have no problems out of it motor is perfect great on gas as well
accountCircle Billie F
The size of the vehicle go can have a good bit or have a bug family in the car
Vehicle is good but many transmission problem for the car. The throttle body messes up. Ford has all these recalls but refuses to fix the vehicles
accountCircle Debbie P
Back bench seat. It folds into the floor.
It has been an excellent vehicle. The seats are easily removed, rear seat folds into floor. Have not had a lot of expense or repair for a 13 year old vehicle. I am well pleased with the way the body has held up, very minor rust. The windows and other automatic things are still working great. Some censors are not working correctly but nothing major. Cruise control comes and goes too. I love the storage compartment on the dashboard and storage compartments in the doors. It has been a very reliable van and I have driven it hard. I have used it as my dog show vehicle as well as primary get around vehicle.
accountCircle ann B
It is reliable and dependable in all types of weather
We have kept our vehicle so long because it is so dependable and we like driving it---no complaints
accountCircle Lori C
It is very nice ride and very reliable. It has been a true asset to our family.
It gets great gas mileage for a van. It has plenty of room for all the kids and their stuff! It's very low maintenance.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Melissa C
Don't buy one. They don't last long and it's a waste of money
I hate it. The transmission is bad and it's commons in these vans. Piece of c**p
accountCircle Alfred Snyder
Dangerous blind spot
The framework of the front window is so wide that I have been in several near accidents due to the blind-spot it creates.
accountCircle Margaret O
I like it because it is dependable when not requiring constant service. I dislike it because it is a "money pit". So many things going wrong with it, it's like a cascade failure.
It had lots of features such as a built in DVD Player, Power Locks and Windows, "Lojack" and more.
accountCircle Amy D
Reliable car, back row of seats is pointless.
The ford freestyle runs well and is reliable. For a seven passenger vehicle it gets decent fuel mileage, 17-20 mpg. It is, however, inconvenient to a family with children. Any child that is small enough to climb into the back seats, is too young to buckle themselves, but it is impossible to reach the back seat to help said child with buckle.
accountCircle cassandra s
It does get us from point A to point B but not sure how much longer it's going to last
The check engine light came on after we had the timing belt replaced now it wont go off it does stall a lot. We had to replace 2 tires they were almost ripped cause the original tires were on them
accountCircle Krissie J
They don't make it anymore so it will be harder to fix.
If I had known that I would have so much problem with it I wouldn't have bought it. I do like the 3rd row seating. I wish it was easier finding parts for it.
accountCircle Jess M
Throttle body, failsafe mode.
The 2005 Ford freestyle is not a safe vehicle. This car has been fixed 2 times in less then a year. The car goes into failsafe mode for no reason and shuts down. The all wheel drive has also been fix twice. I have never had a more unsafe vehicle in my life.
accountCircle Rose Q
It can handle a lot of mileage.
There has been many problems with this car. A passenger window broke suddenly. The brakes need to be changed every 6 months. It has been hard to keep clean. The sunroof had problems opening. The tires wear out fast and need to be changed out constantly. The oil needs to be changed every couple months.

Ford Freestyle Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SE
203 HP 22-22 MPG 6-7 Seats
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SEL
203 HP 22-22 MPG 6-7 Seats
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Limited
203 HP 22-22 MPG 6-7 Seats
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2005 Ford Freestyle Owner Reviews

4.04
184 Reviews
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5 stars 33%
4 stars 43%
3 stars 18%
2 stars 4%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Sue C on March 31, 2021
Door latches freeze up in the winter time.
The doors freeze up on me in the winter time to the point they will not stay closed the rear windshield wiper always have to be replaced the front end is always in need of repairs like every inspection it is something. It is bad on gas mileage but it is a safe vehicle for the winter for me.
accountCircle ShannaMae Y on March 30, 2021
It's a car and truck in one which is great for families. .
I love that it is a 7 passenger car. Also love that seats all fold down and you can haul 8 foot long things. It also gets good gas mileage.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Adam P.

It has 3rd row seating and gets good gas mileage. It has a very good interior and has lots of extra storage. It drives exceptionally well. Smooth drive. It is an older car so finding a few parts is difficult at times.

likeFilled Frederick R.

Large. Plenty of cargo space for carrying very long and very large boxes, carries large number of passengers comfortable in a 2/2/3 dressing attachment consisting id the rows, the decking row has a wallet in space to third row, fold down 3rd row, fold down seats. Comfortable ride in city, highways and country.

likeFilled Morgan B.

We have a family of 6 and the vehicle size is optimal. Not too big for parking in lots, but enough room on the inside for our family. I love the collapsible back seat that flatten out make an awesome space for camping on day trip or towing large supplies without having truck.

likeFilled Rachel H.

Great gas mileage. Roomie. Family friendly. Spacious. This car is great for big family's it is very roomie and can fit a lot of people. Great for traveling. I can fit many suitcases in the back. I really think this car would be perfect for grandparents that want to take their grandkids out on a road trip. Does not have leather seats so I will not burn myself.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Adam P.

They were only made a few years and are no longer in production so finding parts at times can be difficult. There is not a lot of trunk space with the 3rd row seating. The 3rd tow does fold down but if you need the seats there is not a lot of trunk space.

dislikeFilled Frederick R.

Low gas mileage on highway and also for city usage. Must get three front end alignment done about every 3 months. Brakes and risers seem to have to be changed at same time. The side mirrors must be placed further out to convert the blind spots due to length of vehicle.

dislikeFilled Morgan B.

The legroom in back row is tight and good for shorter people... Not adults just children. The sunroof and the water run off lines leak. When we have a bad storm the driver's seat and passenger seat floor are always soaked.

dislikeFilled Rachel H.

It is an old lady car. She has a broken windshield. My rear seat is broken and will not go down. You cannot park in compact parking. It is a boat. The front end is too long for my liking. They made it in an ugly tan color.

Ranks #13 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2005 Ford Freestyle has an average owner rating of 4.11 out of 5 which ranks it #13 of 20 other Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #10 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Ford Freestyle has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #10 of 20 other Compact SUVs.

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Is The 2005 Ford Freestyle A Good Car?

It’s a good vehicle for the most part. It has a lot of seating room except for the trunk room is however small. Gas mileage could be better but it is an older vehicle.
Megan C.
Yes! I love my freestyle! I love that I can pack up the kids, the dog, and all of our gear and have plenty of room. The vehicle is dependable and stylish. I love that I'm driving a family car, but... Read More
Sherry I.
It is nice and has plenty of room but I don't like the gas mileage it gets. Also I heard that they are known to have transmission problems.
Dina B.
Yes. It gets the job done.it's safe for my baby, and drives pretty sound. Its decent on gas and it's fairly easy to find used parts when I need them
Anita G.
Yes my 2005 Ford freestyle is a good vehicle. I've owned it for 3 years with no major issues from the motor.
Angelic C.
Yes it is reliable and is spacious enough for our family of 5. It has also taken us on many vacations and I like the way it drives.
Brian H.
Yes is a very nice car and is convenient, and very comfortable and also very safe and is exactly what I need
Patricia A.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Ford Freestyle?

It’s pretty reliable, it gets me from point a to point b. It’s an older vehicle but it’s still pretty good. The really only problems are the paint on the hood is coming off and that’s about all the... Read More
Michelle G.
The freestyle is very dependable! I love that the car tells me when the oil needs to be changed, it makes it hassle free!
Kelley G.
It does make noise and it seems to be coming from the transmission. Hopefully it is nothing major and not too expensive to repair.
Amber E.
I have issues with my abs system. But I'm sure I'm long overdue for a new set.I'm also currently dealing with some muffler problems.
Kristen M.
My 2005 ford freestyle has had no major issues that could not be fixed in a day by myself. It is a reliable vehicle.
Ingrid F.
Yes it is reliable. It has it's routine fix ups but otherwise it is very reliable. I notice more problems as the car ages but that is normal
Annette M.
The 2005 Ford Freestyle is very reliable, don't have any problems. The 2005 Ford Freestyle is a good car
Jo Ann A.

Is The 2005 Ford Freestyle A Good Value?

I'm not really sure how much it costs, but I believe it could be worth 5000. But yes it is in good value to me.
Danielle B.
The cost of the freestyle is an extremely good value. Protection for the family, room for all of the vacation luggage, and enough class to add the luxury I want, it's priceless.
Jasmine M.
We bought it used for $2000 and the body and interior looks great so if it doesn't cost too much to repair then I guess it would be a great value.
Lay H.
The vehicle was gifted to me. So the value was well worth it. Value is top notch. All in all I haven't has to put any money into it.
Owen C.
The resale cost on my 2005 ford freestyle has declined a lot. The blue book value on my freestyle is by far below what I would like it to be.
Doreen B.
It costs 20,000 and that is a good value for what we got in the car. We also have a sunroof and all wheel drive.
Kayla N.

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The Ford Freestyle Throttle Body Recalls/Problems

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2005 Ford Freestyle transmission control module location?

Answer: The 2005 Ford Freestyle transmission control module location is inside the transmission at the rear of the case underneath the end cover. The transmission is one of the most important parts of the vehicle. You...

What's the 2005 Ford Freestyle speed sensor location?

Answer: The 2005 Ford Freestyle speed sensor is located on the drivers side of the transmission housing just behind the firewall. You will have to jack up the vehicle and crawl underneath to gain access to the speed...

What's the 2005 Ford Freestyle oxygen sensor location?

Answer: The 2005 Ford Freestyle's O2 sensors should be found on the front and rear of the exhaust manifold on both the driver's and passenger's side. There are two of them. They form a valuable link in a vehicle's...

What's the 2005 Ford Freestyle map sensor location?

Answer: Like many modern vehicles, the 2005 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a "Mass Airflow Sensor" (MAF) as opposed to a MAP or "Manifold Pressure Sensor". The Freestyle's MAP should be located on the air-intake tube,...

How to replace the 2005 Ford Freestyle heater core?

Answer: Replacing the front heater core in the 2005 Ford Freestar is a relatively involved process, but it's one that many owners choose to engage in themselves. The total cost of parts runs between $50 and $80, which...

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Safety & Reliability

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