Ford Freestyle

Name: 2006 Ford Freestyle
Brand: Ford

EPA MPG: 21 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 21 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

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The Freestyle, Ford's car-based SUV, is a seven-passenger wagon version of the Five Hundred sedan (subsequently renamed Taurus X and Taurus, respectively). As such, the driving experience is like that of a sedan rather than a traditional SUV. The ride is comfortable and the tall seating position gives occupants a commanding view out. The Freestyle also has a fair amount of passenger space. Access to the third row is similar to a minivan and better than the narrow paths offered in other three-row SUVs. Acceleration from the 3.0-liter V6 is sufficient, but the engine is noisy. Limited grip and the lack of available stability control restrict the Ford's handling limits.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Good

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NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear, 2 third

AWD, Front

3-liter V6 (203 hp)

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