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2006 Ford Freestar Review
Decent quality, compelling prices.
2006 Freestar Review Summary & Specifications
The Ford Freestar is a solid minivan available with the latest in safety equipment and engineering. It's big and powerful, much improved over the old Windstar. It doesn't offer all the bells and whistles (like all-wheel drive and navigation) nor does it feel as refined as some of the competition, but it's a solid performer.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Michelle Krebs filed the original report, with editor Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Minivans |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Ford Freestar SE ($23,655); SEL ($26,615); Limited ($29,575) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.2-liter OHV V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 193-hp 3.9-liter ohv V6; 201-hp 4.2-liter ohv V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution, tire-pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Safety Canopy side curtain airbags, side-impact airbags, AdvanceTrac electronic stability control, traction control, panic brake assist, reverse sensing system |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Oakville, Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-392-FORD |
| Manufacturer URL | www.fordvehicles.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 23655 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Ford Freestar SEL ($26,615) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone air conditioning; six-way power driver's seat, windows, locks and mirrors; second-row fold-and-tumble captain's chairs; fold-in-floor third-row seat; remote keyless entry and keyless entry keypad; cruise control; roof rails; privacy glass; five-spoke aluminum sport wheels; leather-wrapped steering wheel with built-in audio controls; cornering lamps; overhead console with compass and outside temperature display; AM/FM stereo with cassette, CD player and rear seat audio controls; fog lamps; tire-pressure monitoring system; floor mats |
| Destination Charge | 730 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | leather upholstery first and second row, third row vinyl ($890); 6-disc CD changer ($255); Class II Trailer Tow Package II ($335); power liftgate ($400); power sliding doors ($900); power front passenger seat ($305); floor console ($150); Cargo Management System ($125); AdvanceTrac electronic stability control, traction control, panic brake assist, and reverse sensing system ($730); Safety Canopy side air curtain with rollover sensor plus front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags ($695) |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 32195 |
| Horse Power | 201 @ 4250 |
| Torque | 263 @ 3650 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/23 |
| Wheelbase | 120.8 |
| Length/Width/Height | 201.0/76.6/68.8 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 40.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/56.5/40.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.1/66.4/38.0 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.2/48.1/33.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 135.7 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | twist beam with integral anti-roll bar, coil springs, Panhard rod |
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| Curb Weight | 4295 |
| Stock Tires | 225/60R16 self sealing |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc w ABS and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 26 |
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