Anyone seen a Freestyle?
Thread Starter
|
Logistics Pro
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,777
Likes: 863
From: Foothills of NC
Anyone seen a Freestyle?
Has anyone seen the new Freestyle, and if so, what do you think. The pictures I've found don't look too bad. The dealer out the road has a SE model according to Ford website, so I may give it a look in the next day or two.
I'm not too sure about the CVT, and check out the final drive ratio, 5.54 in the AWD. The engine either screams, or the overdrive ratio must be some kind of high.
I'm not too sure about the CVT, and check out the final drive ratio, 5.54 in the AWD. The engine either screams, or the overdrive ratio must be some kind of high.
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 6,940
Likes: 2
From: Eastern WA
I just read an article on the vehicle. It was noted that the engine speed can remain constant under certain driving conditions (no, not just at cruise, but other driving conditions). What a concept, keep the engine speed right at the peak of the torque curve for in town driving when accelerating away from stop lights. This is just one that comes to mind.
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 197
Likes: 0
From: Martins Creek, PA
I work for Ford, I believe you mean Freestar. Unless its a model I haven't seen yet. The Freestar is the Windstar's replacement. Very similar, with some improvements. They've been out for a while now, and I haven't seen to many In the shop, I take that as a sign that they're doing well!
Mike
Mike
Junior User
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
From: Mount Laurel NJ
Freestyle
Originally Posted by atccracing
I work for Ford, I believe you mean Freestar. Unless its a model I haven't seen yet. The Freestar is the Windstar's replacement. Very similar, with some improvements. They've been out for a while now, and I haven't seen to many In the shop, I take that as a sign that they're doing well!
Mike
Mike
Paul G.
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 197
Likes: 0
From: Martins Creek, PA
Oh, yeah, I think I read about it. Sorry. I haven't heard anything about it here, what market is it going to be sold in? I guess I'll find out in a month or so when the 05's start to get here.
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,045
Likes: 1
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 471
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
atccracing, where for Ford do you work? I work for Ford too, but I work in Building 1 on the Dearborn campus so we see them all the time! I keep parking next to them in the mornings! I saw one the other day and I thought it looked really, really nice... and I don't particularly like crossovers. In fact, up until the Freestyle, there wasn't one I liked at all. Maybe I'm biased... 
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 127
Likes: 0
From: Ypsilanti, Michigan
I worked on that program and was just at the chicago asy plant where they're being built last friday. it looks like the escape, stretched and lowered to me. the sedan version, the 500, looks much better IMO.
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 471
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
True, the 500 is a very nice looking car, but for what it is, I think the Freestyle is a good looking vehicle. It has personality. And not a really strange one like that weird Scion thing... I'm pretty sure they're going to market the Freestyle toward the same crowd... wow, that little Scion thing is like a Tonka truck, only it's the one we used to bury in the sandbox... 
Super Moderator
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 34,481
Likes: 2,801
Freestyle & 500 = Fjords.
Based on Volvo platform.
Little motor and many speed or cvt tranny = wave of future, esp. since the rocket scientists in CA have mandated as much with the latest round of pollution regs. (subject to challenge) Having said that, CVT's work great and are mildly entertaining for the first few thousand miles.
Based on Volvo platform.
Little motor and many speed or cvt tranny = wave of future, esp. since the rocket scientists in CA have mandated as much with the latest round of pollution regs. (subject to challenge) Having said that, CVT's work great and are mildly entertaining for the first few thousand miles.
Still kicking!!
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 6,061
Likes: 6
From: Kalispell, Mt.
If you'd like to look at it and some of the other 2005's.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/freestyle/index.asp?bhcp=1
http://www.fordvehicles.com/freestyle/index.asp?bhcp=1