Body style: Van
Segment: Large MPV
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Ford introduced the Freestar just in time for kids so they could see "Finding Nemo" from the backseat of the three-row MPV.
Built as a replacement for the second generation of Ford Windstar, the Freestar tried to make people forget about the 2000 model, which suffered from reliability issues. But the blue-oval brand made a new car on an old base and expected the things to work better. The car featured the same platform as its predecessor, but the vehicle was heavily transformed.
From the outside, the Freestar kept the same rounded shape as before, but with bigger headlights and grille. Its raked hood was almost in the same line as the windshield. Like on its predecessor, Ford installed sliding rear windows for the mid and rear-seat rows. The MPV featured a slightly raked and rounded tailgate in the rear, so the car didn't abruptly end. The wide and tall tailgate cut a slice from the rear bumper, allowing a lower loading height.
Like any other minivan built to carry kids to and back from school and the family on weekends, the Freestar featured a roomy interior fitted with up to seven seats. As an option, the middle row could have been fitted with captain seats for additional comfort. Ford installed a car-like dashboard with a wide and flat center stack for the sound system and the HVAC unit for the driver. At the lowest side, there was a basket and a pair of cupholders for mom and dad.
Ford installed two new engines in the Freestar. The base version was powered by a 3.9-liter V6 unit, while the top-spec featured a 4.2-liter. Both were paired as standard to a 4-speed auto.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.9L V6 4AT FWD (194 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3802 cm3 |
Power: | 142 KW @ 4750 RPM 193 HP @ 4750 RPM 190 BHP @ 4750 RPM |
Torque: | 240 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 325 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 25.9 gallons (98.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 201 in (5105 mm) |
Width: | 76.6 in (1946 mm) |
Height: | 68.8 in (1748 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.3/62.8 in (1,633/1,595 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 120.8 in (3068 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 129.4 cuFT (3664 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4275.5 lbs (1939 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.2L V6 4AT FWD (201 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 4195 cm3 |
Power: | 148 KW @ 4250 RPM 201 HP @ 4250 RPM 198 BHP @ 4250 RPM |
Torque: | 263 lb-ft @ 3650 RPM 357 Nm @ 3650 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 25.9 gallons (98.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 201 in (5105 mm) |
Width: | 76.6 in (1946 mm) |
Height: | 68.8 in (1748 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.3/62.8 in (1,633/1,595 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 120.8 in (3068 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.5 in (191 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 129.4 cuFT (3664 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Gross Weight Limit: | 4275 lbs (1939 kg) |