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2006 Ford Freestar
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2006 Ford Freestar

Originally called Windstar, Ford's minivan was never one of the better choices in the category. The interior was large, but not as roomy as extended-length Chrysler minivans. The third seat was heavy and cumbersome to remove when more cargo room was desired. In 2004 Ford freshened the Windstar, and renamed it Freestar. The most notable improvement was a flat-folding third-row seat. Handling improved somewhat, but fit and finish remained unimpressive. The Freestar was seriously outclassed and dated by the time it was discontinued after 2007.

Market value
$3,150
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
7
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Model year 2006
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated June 4, 2026

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
minivan
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Category
Minivans 3-row
Generation began
2004

Pricing

Current retail median
$3,150
Retail value range
$3,025 - $3,300
Original MSRP range
$19,650 - $29,575
Trade-in range
$725 - $1,000

Ratings

Road test score
58/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
16 MPG
EPA highway
23 MPG
EPA combined
19 MPG
Tested city
11 MPG
Tested highway
25 MPG
Tested overall
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,360
Cruising range
430 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.1 sec
0-60 mph
9.2 sec
60-0 mph braking
137 ft
Avoidance speed
48.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
201 in
Width
77 in
Height
69 in
Wheelbase
121 in
Weight
4,425 lb
Maximum load
1,315 lb
Towing capacity
3,500 lb

Interior

Seating
7 people
Front head room
5.5 in
Front leg room
40 in
Rear head room
6 in
Rear leg room
29 in
Cargo volume
61.5 cu ft
Luggage
4+0+0

Brand context

About Ford

<p>Ford shifted away from cars this decade, focusing on SUVs and pickup trucks, with the Mustang as the lone exception. Fords are seldom leaders in their segments based on CR’s tests and surveys, but the small Maverick and full-sized F-150 trucks are notable standouts. Some other models score well enough to earn our recommendation, such as the Escape Hybrid and Bronco Sport. The Mustang Mach-E EV is Ford's highest-scoring current model. Overall, Ford's new car reliability is above average, but it varies, so used-car buyers should be mindful to check our ratings. </p><p><br/></p>

Vehicle ID: 4849 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: June 4, 2026

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