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Ford Freestar

3 model years from 2005 to 2007, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Model years
2005–2007
Class
Minivan - 2WD
Latest engines
3.9L 6-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl
Best MPG
18–18 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
2 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2005 (148)

The 2007 Freestar in brief

The 2007 Ford Freestar is a minivan offered with 2 engines (3.9L 6-cyl and 4.2L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 202 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,295 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway), 3% worse than the 2007 minivan average of 18.5 MPG, for an estimated $3,700 a year in fuel.

It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.

The Ford Freestar has 3 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2007.

Its most efficient year was 2007 at 18 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 18 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the power train (172), engine (38), electrical system (26).

2005 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 2 campaigns and 289 owner complaints.

How the 2005 Freestar compares

The 2005 Ford Freestar is a minivan offered with 3 engines (3.9L 6-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl and 3.8L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 202 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,275 lb.

Freestar changes by model year

  1. 2006
    • Engine dropped: 3.8L 6-cyl

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 3 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20073.9L 6-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl18 MPG201.6 in4,295 lbNot rated122
20063.9L 6-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl18 MPG201.6 in4,295 lbNot rated1119
20053.9L 6-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl18 MPG201.6 in4,275 lbNot rated2148
Best combined MPG by model year — Ford Freestar
2005: 18 MPG2006: 18 MPG2007: 18 MPG200520062007max 18 MPG

Alternatives to the 2007 Freestar

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2007 Toyota Sienna19 MPGNot rated8
2007 Kia Sedona18 MPGNot rated5
2007 Honda Odyssey19 MPGNot rated4
2007 Nissan Quest19 MPGNot rated0
2007 Hyundai Entourage18 MPGNot rated4
2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan20 MPGNot rated0

Most common owner-reported problems

Power Train172
Engine38
Electrical System26
Seats23
Unknown Or Other17
Vehicle Speed Control12
Structure › Body9
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Owner complaints by model year — Ford Freestar
2005: 1482006: 1192007: 22200520062007max 148
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →