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2005 Ford Freestar
The 2005 Ford Freestar is a 7-seater minivan with a number of outstanding
features with class-leading profiles for safety, performance and interior
amenity. Introduced last year, it returns as an Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety Best Pick, it offers several new colors, expands availability
of the sporty liftgate spoiler to the SES, and both Class I and Class
II towing packages.
Ford describes their 2005 Ford Freestar minivan as the most flexible,
most powerful and highest-quality minivan they have ever built.
Available Models
The 2005 Ford Freestar returns with five trim levels, unchanged from the
introductory year, with S, SE, SES, SEL and Limited models.
Interior Features
The Freestar's third-row bench folds into the floor, which is a first
for a Ford minivan. In addition, the third-row bench also flips around
for rear-facing tailgate seating under the open liftgate. This feature
is perfect for picnicking or tailgating.
The 2005 Ford Freestar seats up to seven passengers, but retains more
than 25 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the fold-flat third-row seat.
With the third-row seat folded down and the second-row seats are removed,
the rear cargo area expands to a mammoth 134 cubic feet and the innovative
interior design allows for large flat sheet work material stowage. Adding
versatility, the third-row seat can be reversed to face out the back for
picnics or tailgating.
As for interior amenity, the base model Freestar S offers a value-oriented
set of standards that still includes remote keyless entry, power locks,
mirrors and windows, air conditioning and an AM/FM stereo. By the time
you get to the top of the model lineup, to the Limited trim, you have
a more luxurious story with features such as leather upholstery, power-adjustable
pedals, heated power mirrors with turn signals and power sliding rear
doors. For all trims except the base S, a rear seat DVD entertainment
system is available.
Exterior Features
Freestar S and SE models have monochromatic, body-color fascias and a
body-color grille. The SES features a black grille, black lower bumper
sections and body-side trim, five-spoke, 16-inch aluminum wheels and fog
lamps. On Freestar SEL and Limited models, the grille is chromed and the
bumper fascias and cladding have chrome trim strips. As mentioned above,
this year a new sporty liftgate spoiler is available for the SES trim.
In addition, a plethora of new colors has been made available: Arizona
Beige Clearcoat Metallic, Matador Red Clearcoat Metallic (on S series);
Dark Shadow Grey Clearcoat Metallic/Graphite Clearcoat Metallic, and Silver
Birch Clearcoat Metallic/Graphite Clearcoat Metallic (Limited series);
and Dark Shadow Grey Clearcoat Metallic (all series).
Performance
Two engines power the front-wheel drive Ford Freestar. The first, standard
with S, SE and SES models, is a 3.9-liter V6. It revs out 193 horsepower
at 4750 rpm and 248 lb-ft of torque at 3700 rpm. SEL and Limited models
feature the most torque in the minivan segment. Their engine is a 4.2-liter
V6. It puts out 202 horsepower at 4250 rpm and an exceptional 267 lb-ft
of torque at 3750 rpm. Ford's latest 4-speed automatic transmission is
standard with both engines. Using an upgraded hydraulic design, the 4-speed
system is made to help the transmission shift more quickly and smoothly.
Safety and Security
Dual front airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes and a tire-pressure monitor
are standard. For added safety, front side airbags and curtain side airbags
are optional.
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