Who made the Ford Freestyle?

The Ford Freestyle was made by Ford. It was introduced as a 2005 model and was marketed as a crossover utility vehicle, filling the gap left by the Ford Taurus station wagon. The Freestyle was capable of seating up to seven passengers and featured forward-facing third-row seating . It was available with front-wheel drive as standard and all-wheel drive as an option. The standard engine was a 3.0-liter Duratec V6 that generated 203 horsepower. The Freestyle was built on the Ford D3 platform and was assembled in Chicago, Illinois. It was one of the transition models built by Ford to bridge the gap between a regular station wagon and an off-road vehicle. The Freestyle was later refreshed and renamed the Taurus X in 2008.
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When did Ford discontinue the Freestyle?

The Ford Freestyle was produced from 2005 to 2007. We are here to help with any questions or concerns you may have. Select a topic from the list below or use the search bar above to ask a question.

How safe is Ford Freestyle?

Ford Freestyle NCAP rating is 3/5.

What engine does Ford Freestyle have?

The Ford Freestyle has 2 Diesel Engine and 1 Petrol Engine on offer. The Diesel engine is 1498 cc and 1499 cc while the Petrol engine is 1194 cc . It is available with Manual transmission. Depending upon the variant and fuel type the Freestyle has a mileage of 18.5 to 24.4 kmpl .

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 a Ford Freestyle a mini van?

Vehicle overview
A crossover in the truest sense of the word, the 2007 Ford Freestyle effectively blends the seating capacity and flexibility of a minivan; the efficiency and maneuverability of a station wagon; and the all-weather capability of an SUV.

Is a Ford Freestyle a Volvo?

For the Freestyle/Taurus X, Ford used its Volvo-derived D3 platform architecture. Sharing a common platform with the Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego, all four vehicles were derived from the Volvo P2 platform used for the first-generation Volvo S80 and Volvo XC90.

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.

Where was the Ford Freestyle made?

From 2005 to 2009, the Freestyle/Taurus X was assembled at Chicago Assembly (Chicago, Illinois); the final vehicle was produced on February 27, 2009.

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.

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.