What year did they stop making the Ford Freestyle?

The Ford Freestyle was discontinued after the 2007 model year.
The Ford Freestyle was introduced as a crossover utility vehicle in 2005, replacing the Ford Taurus station wagon. It was marketed as a mid-size crossover SUV and competed with other vehicles in its segment, such as the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Nissan Murano, and Hyundai Santa Fe.
Despite its initial popularity, the Ford Freestyle did not sell as well as expected, leading Ford to discontinue the model after the 2007 model year . The decision to discontinue the Freestyle was influenced by various factors, including the underperformance of the chassis used for the vehicle, the Ford Figo. Ford had anticipated higher sales for the Freestyle, but the Figo chassis did not meet expectations.
It is worth noting that the Freestyle name continued to be used for a Mazda6-based crossover, but in a different form. However, the original Ford Freestyle model was discontinued after the 2007 model year.

How many miles per gallon does a Ford Freestyle get?

2000 – 2022 ford freestyle

19	MPG
17	22
combined city/hwy	city	hwy
5.3 gal/100 mi

How many miles do Ford freestyles last?

With careful driving and good care you may get to 350,000 miles, but be prepared for that transmission crapping out unexpectedly. If you are thinking that by trading it in you are cutting your losses, I think at 200K miles you are too late. IF the car drives fine, just drive it until something major brakes.

What is the Ford Freestyle the same as?

Sold under the Freestyle name from 2005 to 2007, Ford renamed the model Taurus X for the 2008 model year and sold it through 2009; before replacing it with basically an updated version of the exact same concept called Ford Flex.

Why was the Ford Freestyle discontinued?

The current Freestyle, which went on sale just 10 months ago, will be discontinued after the 2007 model year, several supplier and industry sources say. With sales below expectations, the Freestyle was squeezed out by a proliferation of sport wagons in Ford’s plans.

What car replaced the Ford Freestyle?

Ford Taurus X
During the 2007 Chicago Auto Show, the nameplates of the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable were revived, intended as 2008 mid-cycle revisions of the Ford Five Hundred. The Freestyle was renamed the Ford Taurus X.

Is Ford Freestyle good?

Great Handling And Driving Dynamics
I own a Freestyle 1.5 l diesel engine, and no doubt, it is the best in class, its powerful engine gave me great driving experience, it doesn’t seem superficial like most other cars in this segment. There is no match to its drive dynamics, safety, stability, and mileage.

What vehicle did Ford discontinue?

Ford Edge
Ford Edge. This is the last year for the Edge in the U.S., with the final unit to roll off the assembly line on April 26, according to union update to workers at the Ford Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada. On sale since 2007, the Edge topped 100,000 sales in all but three full years of production.

What problems do Ford freestyles have?

Here are some of the most common problems across its model years:

• Transmission Failure.
• A/C System Issues.
• Surge and/or Loss of Power.
• Uncontrolled Acceleration.
• Peeling Paint.
• Premature Brake Wear.
• Transmission Shifter Issues.
• Blower Motor Malfunction.

Is Ford Freestyle underpowered?

The punchy diesel engine performance is coupled with excellent efficiency. The NVH level of this diesel engine is pretty much good (not like the Hyundai’s though) better than the VW’s, Honda and the 1.3L Multijet engine.

How safe is Ford Freestyle?

Ford Freestyle NCAP rating is 3/5.