2006 Ford Freestyle SE FWD
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- Photo: 2006 Ford Freestyle Limited, front left, 05-23-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2006 Ford Freestyle Limited in Silver Birch Metallic, front left, 09-06-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Freestyle 3.0 SE 2005 (41267011100) by RL GNZLZ from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2007 Ford Freestyle Limited, rear 12.31.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2006 Ford Freestyle SE, rear 1.26.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2006 Ford Freestyle SE FWD is a 203-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $25,805 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 203 horsepower at 5,750 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Freestyle measures 200.1 inches long on a 112.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,959 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $25,805 ($41,600 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L Duratec V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 203 hp @ 5,750 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular gasoline (87 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 19 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17.0 in |
| Tires Front | P215/65R17 |
| Tires Rear | P215/65R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 200.1 in |
| Width | 74.9 in |
| Height | 65.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in |
| Front Track | 64.5 in |
| Rear Track | 65 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,959 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 40.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.8 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2006 Ford Freestyle SE FWD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (13.3 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2006 Ford Freestyle 4-DR: overall not rated
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Ford FREESTYLE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 5, 2006 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. THE SIDE DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS MAY EXPERIENCE WATER INTRUSION ALLOWING THE LATCH MECHANISM TO FREEZE IN COLD WEATHER.
Consequence: AS A RESULT, THE DOOR LATCH PAWL MAY NOT RETURN TO THE LATCH POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED, AND THE DOOR COULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIELD OVER THE FRONT LATCHES; SEAL A DRAIN HOLE IN THE REAR WINDOW TRIM MOLDING ON THE FREESTYLE REAR SIDE DOORS; AND APPLY GREASE TO ALL FRONT AND REAR SIDE-DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
NHTSA campaign 06V383000
1,300 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2006 Ford FREESTYLE
Owner Complaints
1,300 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Ford FREESTYLE (42 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Vehicle Speed Control | 602 |
| Power Train | 484 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 144 |
| Engine | 114 |
| Fuel System | 98 |
| Gasoline | 85 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2006 FORD FREESTYLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.