Used Ford Freestar for Sale near West Palm Beach, FL

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Ford Freestar Overview

The Ford Freestar was launched in 2004 as a successor to Ford's Windstar minivan. The Freestar had a few strikes against it out of the gate: the market for family transportation had been dominated by SUVs for some time, and the minivan was seen as clunky and old-fashioned; rising gas prices made the Freestar's lack of fuel efficiency a real negative with potential buyers; and the Freestar just wasn't that interesting-looking a vehicle.

Where the Freestar could potentially have made more of a splash, though, was in its innovative safety features. In response to concerns about rollover and crash safety, Ford re-engineered the old Windstar model and incorporated state-of-the-art safety features. Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with a proprietary anti-skid system were standard on all trims, for instance; side guard airbeams helped the Freestar earn top scores on government and private crash tests; and an optional side-curtain airbag system provided superior protection to drivers and passengers throughout.

Here's the question about the Freestar: is it a minivan? A wagon? Some kind of SUV/minivan blend? Ford really didn't quite know how to market this vehicle, which may be one of the reasons the Ford Freestar never caught on with the American buying public.

Rumor has it that 2007 will be the last model year for the Ford Freestar; its sister vehicle, the Mercury Monterey, has already been discontinued. Automotive writers predict that the Freestar will be replaced by one of the 'people mover' models (based on a Volvo platform) that have been in the works at Ford for a while.

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Customers say

The Ford Freestar has garnered positive attention for its reliability, spaciousness, and comfortable handling, making it a favored choice among families. Owners appreciate the ample cargo space and user-friendly features that enhance long road trips. However, some drivers express a desire for better fuel economy and report occasional handling issues characteristic of larger vans. Overall, the Freestar offers a solid experience for those needing a dependable minivan.

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Anonymous

4.0

Reviewed a 2005 Ford SEL on May 02, 2013

The steering, braking, and 4.2L engine work to give to give this van a solid feel and good handling. The front seats are firm, but comfortable, even for long trips...rear seats however are a little low and leave taller people feeling a little close to their knees. The fold-flat rear seat is great when you need cargo space, and when it's up, you have a nice, deep, trunk area to keep your groceries from sliding all over. The interior looks nice, but is pretty "no frills". You won't find a lot of bells and whistles, but all the basics are covered...power windows, locks, mirrors, CD, steering wheel controls for cruise and stereo. We were a little disappointed to not have an aux input to listen to our iPod on long trips, otherwise the stereo is good. Speaking of long trips, it is a little noisy at highway speeds (not enough to interfere with conversations, but noticeable), but the gas mileage is good (27mpg on one trip we took!). Easy to drive, easy to maintain, good solid minivan.

Dave H

4.0

Reviewed a 2006 Ford SEL on Jun 17, 2010

The 3.5 L engine with the 6 speed transmission provides the perfect combination of power and fuel economy. The appearance grows on you once you feel the ride and handling and the interior is the most comfortable vehicle I have owned. The Flex handles cargo or family very well. It is fun to drive and very safe feeling at the same time.

Shannon K

4.0

Reviewed a 2005 Ford SE on Jul 03, 2008

Well, its a Freestar - minivan. There is lots of room, the seats are a breeze to work. I have almost 150k on it now and have spent less than a thousand on it in repair - besides usual maintance, tires, brakes, oil etc the only thing really broke was a/c and that could have been a result of the deer hit. It gets great mileage, still gettin 26 on the hwy. Does great on gavel and snow.

Anonymous

5.0

Reviewed a 2004 Ford Limited on Mar 15, 2013

It's a shame they no longer make this van. This was an incredibly reliable van, well built, awesome power/handling. We hauled 7 people + luggage in this van and it was a comfortable trip. I honestly don't think Toyota even comes close to the performance of this van.

Jerry M

5.0

Reviewed a 2005 Ford Limited on May 12, 2009

it handles well, and gives plenty of room for the grandkids. I like the styling. compared to my old pick up this is easy to drive

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Gasoline engines are available.

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