2006 Ford Freestyle Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

2007 2006 2005
Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 City / 24 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
203
Seats
6 -7
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kimberly T
My van has a DVD player in which is nice because of the kids
This is my first car that I have not had to much problems. Did have to fix a o2 sensor but that was it
accountCircle Tammy P
My car has the perfect amount of seating and cargo room.
I love the size of my vehicle. The seating arrangement is perfect. It does have a blind spot on the passenger side that bugs me. I love how much room my car has, and the gas mileage is great.
accountCircle Michelle H
I love the space in our vehicle! It is perfect for traveling.
I love our Freestyle. There's plenty of room for our family. We have also used it as a truck to haul items.
accountCircle Mandy L
The ford freestyle is an amazing 6 seater family car.
The ford freestyle is a great family vehicle. The freestyle has room to seat 6 people, 2 in the front, 2 in the middle and 2 in the back. The back seats are more difficult to get to because the height down the center is not real tall. It is fine for children but more difficult for adults. We bought this car used 3 years ago and have had no problems with it at all. It is a very reliable car. We are just turning over 100,000 mile on it. We use this car to travel long distances for vacations and the car is very comfortable for all. We love all the features in the car, it is equipped well
accountCircle Dorothy M
This is one of the most dependable cars I have ever owned. I regret that Ford no longer makes this model.
The Freestyle is dependable. It has substantial room and is comfortable. It gets good mileage, and has required very little maintenance.
accountCircle Audrey B
It is comfortable, roomy and gets fairly decent gas mileage
I love the room it has for traveling with pets and other passengers. I don't really have any dislikes.
accountCircle Shirley S
Great crossover for a growing family!
It is not a car or a sports utility vehicle. It is a crossover vehicle. It seats 7 . But only if the 2 in the far seat are not large. Once your child gets past 5 ft 6 in they don't fit well in the third row seats. Very dependable. I wish they made newer models.
accountCircle Roy E
It does have squishy brakes.
The vehicle is very comfortable to drive, I have had it for about ten years now, and it is held up quite well.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Katy B
Details for ford freestyle 2006.
This vehicle has seats that lower to be able to load a lot of stuff. It is helpful when you are buying small furniture. It has 7 seats. It has 6 cylinders so it does not go through gas as fast as other bigger vehicles. However it is fairly old and has had a bit of issues.
accountCircle Mechelle M
It has lots of room and it rides very comfortably!
It has a lot of starting issues. It jerks when the AC is on. It's a Freestar van and I don't necessarily need a Mama van anymore. Looking for something smaller.
accountCircle Flanagan A
It is safe to drive and fun to drive.
I hate that it has transmission problems when its warm weather I love all the room in the car. I also do not like that there is no air in the back seat.
accountCircle Joseph R
My Ford van is not a very good vehicle
Everything on the vehicle is falling apart. The seat belts don't work, the check engine light keeps coming on for various reasons (mostly the catalytic converter), the odometer doesn't work and will not show mileage, the air conditioning doesn't work (only blows hot)
accountCircle Jim Montrell
Dangerous unadressed Transmission electronics issues endanger your family
Horrible electronics problems that literally leave you stranded at stoplights randomly. Engine runs fine but gas peddle unresponsive as its "fly by wire" (no direct connection) and costs $1500-$2800 to fix, depending which how the dealer interprets the multiple vague codes produced. Owners have been trying to get Ford to recall and fix this public danger but they are unresponsive.
accountCircle Jason S
When it is in working condition, it is very dependable and has good fuel efficiency.
It gets me from point A to point B but it is really starting to nickel and dime me to death. In the past month I have had to replace the transmission, water pump and thermostat. The catalytic converter had to be cut off. I have replaced every sensor known to man and I still get overheating errors, though the engine/coolant system shows no signs of being the slightest bit hot. I know it is older but it shouldn't have what I consider a cascade of failures all at once. I am actually getting scared to drive it.
accountCircle Jayden K
Great family car from a great company.
It has pretty good gas mileage. It seats 7 people comfortably. The seats a cloth so stains are easy to see and many of the parts are plastic so easy to break. Had the car for a long time. Huge trunk. Glides for a long time on accelerator. Heating/cooling is good. Reliable.
accountCircle Lee B
While maybe not the most stylish car, this car is a workhorse that can be a long running family car.
The car still has low mileage and performs great. I have had no major problems with it which is saying something considering the age. It is comfortable for both me and my family and has plenty of cargo room. The leather seats and dvd player are great additions for a family car. I personally love the 6 disc cd changer.

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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2006 Ford Freestyle Owner Reviews

4.08
110 Reviews
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5 stars 37%
4 stars 39%
3 stars 18%
2 stars 5%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Samantha G on March 16, 2021
The truck is comfortable and gives you tons of extra room all over the vehicle.
My truck is very comfortable, it had heated and leather seats, except when the leather sucks to your sweaty legs in the summertime. It has a moon roof with a closing door so you do not have to be blinded by the sun all the time. It has 3 rows of seats and the back 2 fold down for easy access to hauling bigger items. I also had 2 foster children in my him for a few months and with them and my daughter I was up to 3 car seats, which all fit very well. The automatic rear view mirror adjusts by itself for bright lights behind me. It also has extreme adjustable seats and tilting steering wheel for the most space available.
accountCircle Heather L on March 14, 2021
Excellent vehicle for families with tall people.
I really don't have too many complaints. I bought the vehicle from another owner with over 100, 000 miles. We have not had any maintice issues. We get about 350 miles on a 20 gallon tank. My favorite part is that the foot pedals are adjustable. I do wish the middle row was foldable.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Eisa S.

It has a lot of space, and is good on gas. The space is good if you have more than 1 kid, and is also good if you need to transport a large item and make groceries. It's also good if you want to transport other people to different functions.

likeFilled Dani A.

The pros would be all the room we have. It seats 8 people easily. It is made in the US, from a reliable company, and depending on the model offers nice features most crossovers do not. The vehicle drives so smooth and even has plenty of storage for long trips.

likeFilled Billy H.

Systems checks itself after a simple click of the switch, runs down oil, windshields fluid levels, coolants. Enjoy the electronic seats. As well the design is arrow dramatic and the power steering as keel.

likeFilled Becky B.

Leather seats. Dual temperature controls. Roomy. 3Rd row seating. I love Ford vehicles, so the make is definitely a plus. 22.5 Miles per gallon. Safety features include seat belts, air bags, and child guard locking system.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Eisa S.

The cons are, the upkeep, and finding the right company to fix on the car. Finding parts for the car. There's really not that much bad I can say about the car, because it gets me back and forth, from Texas to New Orleans with no problems.

dislikeFilled Dani A.

The cons would be the fabric and carpet stain easily. If you have more than 7-8 people it can get crowded depending on their size. While there is enough storage, it is always nice to have as much more space for traveling as possible.

dislikeFilled Billy H.

The transmation Reeves high as well the system check is Nice but yet though it excludes transmission checks and that is the most difficult dipstick to reach I have ever attempted to check. Furthermore gas mileage is low.

dislikeFilled Becky B.

The age, it is over ten years old. The current mileage is over two hundred fifty thousand miles. The air conditioning does not work, and the motor for the heat only runs on high. There is a slight roar coming from the rear of the vehicle that we cannot determine.

Ranks #13 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2006 Ford Freestyle has an average owner rating of 4.07 out of 5 which ranks it #13 of 19 other Compact SUVs.

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2006 Honda CR-V
4.54
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2006 Scion xA
4.52
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2006 Ford Freestyle
4.08

Ranks #10 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Ford Freestyle has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #10 of 19 other Compact SUVs.

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2006 Scion xA
38 MPG
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2006 Scion xB
34 MPG
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2006 Ford Freestyle
24 MPG

Is The 2006 Ford Freestyle A Good Car?

Yes! I bought it in 2012 and it has lasted me 7 good years. Sometimes it has electrical issues, but overall it has lasted many cross country road trips and in city driving.
Alex B.
It is a reliable SUV. I only wish ours was 4 wheel drive. It rides smooth and is very comfortable. It had heated seats and has yet to let us down.
Samantha G.
Yes, the 2006 Ford Freestyle is a good vehicle and has enough room to fit 7 people. If you need a bigger trunk space just put the third row seating down and you got a bigger trunk.
Ally P.
Yes its reliable and I trust to drive it on vacations with my children in it. It's good on gas which is good
Angela S.
Yes the size and comfort are good. We have over 240,000 miles on O’Rourke vehicle and still going strong
Nate S.
Yes I drive my kids around town from school to games dance and activities and enjoy the space room and folding down the sears in our minivan
Anne R.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Ford Freestyle?

Sometimes the acceleration shoots forward when lifting off the break. When I had a flat tire a while back, the donut made all the electrical wok go haywire and the speedometer stopped working.
Alex B.
It is reliable, except you need to be aware of possible transmission issues. They only made this transmission for 3 years and it is a flex fuel type called CVT so it cause issue.
Samantha G.
Yes, it is reliable if you get it from the right person. When I bought mine I was bamboozled by Goods Automotive and am still fixing it.
Vincent P.
Yes it is reliable and no problems at the moment but it is my daily driver so bound to one day. Couldn't complain
Shannon D.
I had to replace the motor and has some trouble with the all wheel drive and leaks a little bit from the luggage racks but all and all it isn't too bad and it could be worse.
Shannon S.
We have over 240,000 miles on it and even though AC doesn't work, it is reliable enough for us. Nothing major needing repair only new alternator and battery
Nicole K.
Yes and yes. There are some problems with outside wear and inside wear that I need to clean out and vacuum.
Cindy F.

Is The 2006 Ford Freestyle A Good Value?

It cost me $4,500 in 2012, so I would assume it is less now, but it is worth it! It is outdated a little, but it is a great first car.
Alex B.
We paid almost $5000 for a used one over 4 years ago. We also had a transmission put in as a replacement with no cost to us. So yes I would say it is worth what we paid.
Samantha G.
I paid about $5000 for mine but I believe since I had to put all the work into it that it should have been cheaper.
Kelli K.
I bought mine used for 2500. It is well worth what I paid for. So it's a good value. I'm not sure what new ones cost
Melinda C.
Depends on where you get it from. I got it for 1500 and it was a good value for what I got lasted a year before I had to fix it.
Tia S.
We bought it second hand for $2000, and it was a good value for us at the s car was only made for 3 years, so I can't say if it is a good value overall.
Victoria S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2006 Ford Freestyle cabin filter location?

Answer: The 2006 Ford Freestyle cabin filter location is behind the glove box. You will come across a few annoying noises from the air conditioner. Loose mounting bolts will become a nuisance. A bad compressor will get...

What's the 2006 Ford Freestyle aux location?

Answer: The AUX input in a 2006 Ford Freestyle can be found in the glove compartment. This is a 3.5mm aux port and You will need a male to male 3.5mm cable to be able to attach an MP3 player or smartphone to the...

How to replace the 2006 Ford Freestar heater core?

Answer: You're going to need a wide variety of tools to remove the heater core on a 2006 Ford Freestar. They will include but not be limited to A7mm, 8mm, 11mm, and 13mm sockets. You're also going to need a T45 torxBit...

What is the 2006 ford freestyle wheel bolt pattern?

Answer: The 2006 Ford Freestyle wheel bolt pattern iS5 X108 mm. Making sure Your tires are in the greatest of condition is crucial to not crashing. You will come into problems with this car part at some time or...

Where is the 2006 ford freestyle cam sensor located?

Answer: The 2006 Ford Freestyle cam sensor is located on the front right cylinder head and the other on the front of the left cylinder head. You will come into many issues with an engine. A spark plug may pop off,...
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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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