Ford Freestar

Overview
The Freestar is a front-wheel-drive minivan that debuted as a 2004 model to replace the Windstar. While the exterior styling of the Freestar is similar to the Windstar, the new minivan moves forward with advances in safety, interior design, fold-flat seating, and new engines.
New for 2005
A new liftgate spoiler is available for SES. New colors: Arizona Beige, Matador Red for S; Dark Shadow Grey/Graphite, Silver Birch/Graphite for Limited; and Dark Shadow Grey for all versions.
Features & Specs
Engines & Performance
Available Engines & Transmissions
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| Engines |
|
| 3.8L 193 hp V6 |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
| 3.9L 193 hp V6 |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| 4.2L 201 hp V6 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
| Transmissions |
|
| 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Payload & Towing
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) |
137.2 |
25.8 |
25.8 |
25.8 |
25.8 |
25.8 |
| Standard Towing (lb.) |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
| Maximum Towing (lb.) |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
Fuel Capacity
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| Tank (US gallons) |
26 |
26 |
26 |
26 |
26 |
26 |
Fuel Economy (city / hwy): Front-Wheel Drive
|
3.8L 193 hp V6 |
3.9L 193 hp V6 |
4.2L 201 hp V6 |
| 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive |
18 / 23 mpg |
18 / 23 mpg |
17 / 23 mpg |
Engine Specifications
|
3.8L 193 hp V6 |
3.9L 193 hp V6 |
4.2L 201 hp V6 |
| Horsepower |
193 @ 4500 RPM |
193 @ 4500 RPM |
201 @ 4250 RPM |
| Torque (lb-ft) |
240 @ 3750 RPM |
240 @ 3750 RPM |
263 @ 3650 RPM |
| Valves/Valve Configuration |
12/OHV |
12/OHV |
12/OHV |
| Displacement (cc) |
3802 |
3887 |
4195 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.81 X 3.39 |
3.81 X 3.48 |
3.81 X 3.74 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.4:1 |
9.4:1 |
9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type/System |
Gas/SEFI |
Gas/SEFI |
Gas/SEFI |
| Turbocharger |
No |
No |
No |
| Supercharger |
No |
No |
No |
Model Warranty
| Basic (mo.) |
36 |
| Basic (mi.) |
36,000 |
| Powertrain (mo.) |
36 |
| Powertrain (mi.) |
36,000 |
| Rust (mo.) |
60 |
| Rust (mi.) |
Unlimited |
Safety Features
Anti-Theft & Locks
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| Child Safety Door Locks |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Vehicle Anti-Theft |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Braking & Traction
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| 4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Automatic Load-Leveling |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Electronic Brake Assistance |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Locking Differential |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Traction Control |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Safety
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Side Airbag with Head Protection |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Passenger Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Side Head Curtain Airbags |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Second Row Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Electronic Parking Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| First Aid Kit |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Trunk Anti-Trap Device |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| Keyless Entry (Remote Lock/Unlock) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Remote Ignition |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Interior
Interior Dimensions
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| Standard Seating |
2 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
38.9 |
38.9 |
38.9 |
38.9 |
38.9 |
38.9 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
No data |
40.1 |
40.1 |
40.1 |
40.1 |
40.1 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
40.7 |
40.7 |
40.7 |
40.7 |
40.7 |
40.7 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
No data |
38 |
38 |
38 |
38 |
38 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
61 |
61 |
61 |
61 |
61 |
61 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
No data |
63.5 |
63.5 |
63.5 |
63.5 |
63.5 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
58.7 |
58.7 |
58.7 |
58.7 |
58.7 |
58.7 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
No data |
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Interior Features
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| Cruise Control |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tachometer |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering Column |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Leather Steering Wheel |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
| Steering Wheel Mounted Controls |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Adjustable Foot Pedals |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
| Genuine Wood Trim |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Trip Computer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| Radio |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Cassette Player |
Opt. |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Std. |
| CD Player |
Opt. |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
| Hands Free or Voice Activated Telephone |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigational Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Std. |
| Subwoofer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Telematic Systems |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Seats
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Cooled Seats |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Heated Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
| Front Power Lumbar Support |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Power Memory Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Split Bench Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Leather Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Std. |
| Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
| Second Row Folding Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Second Row Heated Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Second Row Removable Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Third Row Removable Seat |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Storage
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| Cargo Area Cover |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Cargo Area Tiedowns |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Cargo Net |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Std. |
| Load Bearing Exterior Rack |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
| Pickup Truck Bed Liner |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Roof
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| Power Sunroof/Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Removable/Convertible Top |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Manual Sunroof/Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Exterior
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| Number of Doors |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
4080 |
4275 |
4275 |
4275 |
4275 |
4275 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
120.8 |
120.8 |
120.8 |
120.8 |
120.8 |
120.8 |
| Length (in.) |
201 |
201 |
201 |
201 |
201 |
201 |
| Width (in.) |
76.4 |
76.4 |
76.4 |
76.4 |
76.4 |
76.4 |
| Height (in.) |
68.8 |
70.6 |
70.6 |
70.6 |
70.6 |
70.6 |
| Track Front (in.) |
64.7 |
64.3 |
64.3 |
64.3 |
64.3 |
64.3 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
62.8 |
62.8 |
62.8 |
62.8 |
62.8 |
62.8 |
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| Turning Diameter (ft.) |
39.5 |
39.5 |
39.5 |
39.5 |
39.5 |
39.5 |
| Steering Type |
R&P |
R&P |
R&P |
R&P |
R&P |
R&P |
| Front Suspension |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
| Rear Suspension |
Semi |
Semi |
Semi |
Semi |
Semi |
Semi |
| Tires |
235/
60R16 |
225/
60R16 |
225/
60R16 |
235/
60R16 |
235/
60R16 |
235/
60R16 |
Exterior Lighting
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| Automatic Headlights |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
| Daytime Running Lights |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Fog Lights |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
| High Intensity Discharge Headlights |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Exterior
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Air Dam |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Spoiler |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
N/A |
N/A |
| Skid Plate or Underbody Protection |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Splash or Mud Guards |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Power Sliding Side Van Door |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Std. |
| Power Trunk Lid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Wheels & Tires
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| Alloy Wheels |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Chrome Wheels |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Full Size Spare Tire |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
| Steel Wheels |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Exterior Auto. Day/Night or Electrochromic Mirror |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Glass Rear Window on Convertible |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Heated Exterior Mirror |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Interior Auto. Day/Night or Electrochromic Mirror |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Privacy Glass or Deep Tinted Glass |
N/A |
Opt. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Interval Wipers |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rain Sensing Wipers |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Wiper |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Towing
|
Cargo Van |
S |
SE |
SES |
SEL |
Limited |
| Tow Hitch Receiver |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Towing Prep. Package |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |