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	Ford Freestar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The name change accommodates Ford's strategy to rename their cars to words beginning in F. The Freestar, along with its twin the Mercury Monterey are both made in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
		The Freestar offers a place for up to seven passengers, it features an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission as the part of standard equipment, and is available with two gasoline-powered V6 engines.
		Ford will reportedly replace the Freestar with the retro-styled Ford Fairlane three-row sport wagon in 2008.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ford_Freestar (244 words)

	2005 Ford Freestar - Ratings & Reviews - Ann Job - MSN Autos
		Ford officials look for the new van, which received a government five-star crash test rating and is the first at Ford with third-row seats that fold flat into a cavity in the cargo floor, to post better sales than the Windstar has in recent years.
		Officially, the Freestar with 4.2-liter V6 is rated by the government at 16 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.
		Ford's use of simply labeled levers and pulls for the third-row seat—they had the numbers 1, 2 and 3 on them to tell me in which order to operate them—meant I was able to put the seat down without having to read the owner's manual.
	autos.msn.com /research/vip/job.aspx?year=2005&make=Ford&model=Freestar&src=YBT (1365 words)

	2006 Ford Freestar Minivan Review - Edmunds.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Ford had a chance to catch up when it reworked the Windstar and renamed it the Freestar for 2004.
		Ford claims to have tripled its budget for interior design over the last several years, and vehicles like the Aviator, Explorer and Navigator are obvious indications that the money was well spent.
		Ford is facing an uphill battle, as the Freestar does not compare favorably against the competition.
	www.edmunds.com /new/research/ford/freestar.html (1028 words)

	Media.Ford.com: ALL-NEW FORD FREESTAR: DESIGNED TO BE FORDâS HIGHEST QUALITY MINIVAN EVER
		The 2004 Freestar, complete with smarter air bags, a stronger structure and improved functional attributes, builds on Ford's legacy of safety leadership and is expected to follow in the footsteps of its predecessor when it comes to attaining the government's highest crash test ratings for front and side impacts.
		Ford has tripled its investment in interior design and development, and the Freestar's all-new instrument panel - with its exceptional quality of fit and finish, ergonomic controls and appealing colors and textures - is a direct result of this effort.
		Freestar's standard 3.9-liter V-6 is at the top of the minivan segment in terms of torque, with 240 foot-pounds available in the heart of its power band.
	media.ford.com /article_display.cfm?article_id=14374 (3027 words)

	2004 Ford Freestar
		Freestars are built in Canada, at the Oakville Assembly Plant, which also builds a sister minivan, the Mercury Monterey (which is not sold in Canada).
		The Freestar, equipped with all-wheel traction control, performed extremely well on the skid pad, a set of large flat metal plates on the tarmac that were wetted down with the rain that day.
		Ford says its goal was to make the Freestar the most flexible, most powerful and highest-quality minivan it has ever built.
	www3.sympatico.ca /broebuck/id211.htm (1639 words)

	2004 Ford Freestar Review \| AutoSite New Car Reviews (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Ford says the 4.2-liter engine offers more torque than anything in the class, but with a towing rating of 3,500 pounds like every other van, we’re not sure what the point of the boast is. Improvements to the four-speed automatic transmission double the life of the unit, according to Ford.
		Loading the Ford Freestar with heavy objects is rather simple thanks to a low liftover height, but taller people are going to need to watch that they don’t bump their heads on the open tailgate – a six-footer cannot clear the corners.
		Ford’s parabolic conversation mirror, which allows the driver to see what’s happening in each seat of the van, is standard so that parents can monitor goings-on aft of the first-class cabin, and a DVD-powered rear entertainment system is optionally available to pacify the youngsters on longer trips.
	www.aicautosite.com /Reviews/2004-ford-freestar.asp (3067 words)

	2005 Ford Freestar, Minivan Buyer's Guide, vehicle reviews and comparisons in minivan category -- ROAD & TRAVEL ...
		Freestar, with five trim levels, is powered by two V-6 engines Ford describes as "high-torque" for more grunt -- a 193-HP, 3.9-liter generating 245-lb.
		Ford keeps the safety bragging rights it had when its minivan was called the Windstar, not surprising considering that's still the foundation of the Freestar.
		While the Freestar is nicely done inside, a more tonal interior and more amenities make the Monterey feel more upscale, with front and rear parking assist, available cooled seats, three zones of temperature control, leather trim and memory-adjustable pedals.
	www.roadandtravel.com /roadtests/buyersguides/2005buyersguide/minivan/2005freestar.htm (522 words)

	Ford Freestar - Car and Driver - November 2003
		Ford prefers “all-new” as a descriptor, but the unit-body bones were updated from the Ford Windstar, an also-ran in the minivan derby.
		Ford marketing types say styling is a secondary issue with minivans, which is plausible, but they also felt a new name was required to make sure buyers understand they’re beholding newness rather than recycle.
		Ford’s safety engineers expect the Freestar to move the needle up the final notch, in addition to collecting max stars in the NHTSA ratings.
	www.caranddriver.com /article.asp?section_id=19&article_id=7264 (478 words)

	Ford Discussion Forum for Mustang, Ford Trucks, and all models - All-new Ford Freestar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Ford's other seven-seaters are the Explorer, Expedition and the Freestyle crossover wagon, which is to go on sale in 2004 as a 2005 model.
		The Freestar also comes with a reverse obstacle detection device, three-point safety belts for all passengers, Ford’s Personal Safety System that senses when a seat is occupied by a child or is empty for appropriate airbag deployment, side-impact airbags and adjustable pedals.
		In addition to unveiling the Freestar, Ford used its press conference to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Special Vehicle Team (SVT) at the Chicago Auto Show, where it all began in 1992 with the unveiling of the 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra and SVT F-150 Lightning.
	www.fordforums.com /showthread.php?t=31926 (4225 words)

	Ford Index - Auto Parts and Info Directory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		By the end of 1913, Ford was producing 50% of all cars in the United States, and by 1918 half of all cars in the country were Model Ts.
		Ford Australia, because the segment of the market in which it competes had been in steady decline, with buyers preferring the larger local model, the Falcon.
		Ford was also one of the first top industry executives to make regular use of an electric vehicle, a Ford Ranger EV, while the company contracted with the U. Postal Service for delivery of a large number of electric postal vans based on the Ranger EV platform.
	www.auto-parts-and-info.com /Ford/index.html (3262 words)

	Ford Freestar Parts - Partstrain.com
		Ford called it the minivan for the next generation and billed it as the “All New” Ford Freestar.
		The Ford Freestar was introduced by Ford in 2004, replacing the old and long overdue Ford Windstar.
		The Ford Freestar was basically the same vehicle as the Ford Windstar it replaced.
	www.partstrain.com /ShopByVehicle/FORD/FREESTAR (488 words)

	Ford Freestar News
		Ford's Oakville Assembly Complex is installing one of the region's largest wireless communications zones to electronically manage the flow of parts for the production of the 2007 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX...
		Ford sold 1,500 Explorer Sport Trac pickups in March, exceeding sales targets in the first month that the redesigned 2007 model was on the market.
		Ford Motor Company's first flexible assembly plant in Canada has been selected to build the all-new 2007 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossover utility vehicles.
	www.topix.net /autos/ford-freestar (660 words)

	2004 Ford Freestar on carlist.com
		But unlike Madonna, who transforms her clothes along with her identity, the Freestar’s change is mostly on the inside.
		The Freestar has plenty of legroom and seating for up to seven passengers with over 25 cubic feet of cargo room behind the third-row seat.
		Ford’s Safety Canopy is able to detect an imminent rollover and deploy without a side-impact collision, then remain inflated for up to six seconds.
	www.carlist.com /newcars/2004/ncr_245.html (692 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on 2004 Ford Freestar at Epinions.com
		This despite the fact that the Freestar is an inch longer than the Toyota in both overall length and wheelbase.
		In the Ford, unlike in the Honda and Nissan, the headrests do not have to be removed before stowing the seat.
		From behind the wheel the Freestar feels larger and heavier than the competition, partly due to the relatively high instrument panel but also due to the chassis dynamics.
	www.epinions.com /content_119965781636 (2498 words)

	JS Online: Auto Review: 2004 Ford Freestar Limited
		Meanwhile, Ford struggled along with its Windstar minivan, a credible effort that even had a few one-up wrinkles of its own, including a convex inside mirror so parents could check up on the kids in back without getting kinks in their necks.
		It even tried to one-up the Odyssey a bit by changing the name to Freestar and designing tiny headrests so they do not have to be removed when the third seat is folded away.
		The test Freestar was the top-of-the-line Limited model, with a load of standard equipment and a $33,775 price tag to match.
	www.jsonline.com /wheels/test/mar04/216999.asp (862 words)

	Car Prices and Research - 2004 Ford Freestar \| CarSmart
		Ford introduces a new minivan nameplate this year, with the roll-out of the 2004 Freestar.
		Freestar is offered in five trim levels (S, SE, SES, SEL and Limited), and upper end offerings like my SEL tester (MSRP $29,995) are fitted with dual captain's chairs, in place of a second row bench.
		The 4.2 engine, which Ford claims to be the largest in terms of displacement and torque in the minivan segment, figures to be the better bet of the two motors, in a vehicle that weighs 4,406 lb.
	www.carsmart.com /content/research/index.cfm/aid/139010/action/showarticle (920 words)

	Come in to see the new Freestar at Llovio Ford in South Gate, California
		The 2005 Ford Freestar is designed to be the most flexible, most powerful and highest-quality minivan Ford ever has built.
		Freestar includes seating for up to seven passengers and more than 25 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the third-row seat.
		Freestar’s third-row seat can also be placed in a rearward-facing position for use during picnic or tailgating activities.
	www.llovioford.com /english/vehicles/new/2005/05freestar.html (203 words)

	2004 Ford Freestar Prices and Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Ford revamps its minivan for 2004, giving it new styling and features, and changing the name from Windstar to Freestar.
		Freestar comes in a single body length that's similar in size to such rivals as the Toyota Sienna and Dodge Grand Caravan.
		We can connect you with a local Ford dealer that not only meets the highest standards of customer service, but one who will provide you with a great new-car price quote on a 2004 Ford Freestar -- hassle free.
	auto.consumerguide.com /auto/new/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/37711 (724 words)

	Auto Review: Ford Freestar - December 27, 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Ford is including almost every feature it can to move up the rung of the minivan ladder.
		Ford’s Windstar was known for its safety features and now the Freestar continues that tradition with side curtain airbags for all three rows of seats.
		Ford does provide several option packages to allow buyers to add SE and Limited equipment to lower-line models including 17-inch wheels as an option.
	www.dailyitem.com /archive/2003/1227/biz/stories/07biz.htm (354 words)

	USATODAY.com - Ford, Mazda minivans get poor ratings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Ford spokesman Dan Jarvis said the Freestar is designed to provide "a high level of protection in a wide range of crashes." He noted that the acceptable' rating highlights the added safety benefits of the available side impact air bags.
		On the Freestar, the side air bags are included in a $695 safety package that provides head protection for all three rows, Ford said.
		In the test of the Freestar without side air bags, the barrier nearly hit the driver dummy's head and the vehicle's poor structure led to high forces on the driver dummy's chest, the institute reported.
	www.usatoday.com /money/autos/2005-11-07-minivans_x.htm (634 words)

	Ford Freestar - Forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Ford builds tough trucks but the Taurus transmission and head gasket failure of the Ford 3.8L V6 engines have had a seriously negative impact for Ford.
		After test driving a left over 2004 Ford (built in Jan 2004) that had 20 miles on it, I was told I could have it for the mid 18's as I walked away.
		I have a 2004 Freestar SEL with the 4.2 V-6.
	townhall-talk.edmunds.com /direct/view/.ef15795/670 (1475 words)

	Carworks.com. Review for 2005 Ford Freestar
		Ford says the Freestar is the highest quality minivan it has ever built.
		Ford's Safety Canopy can help protect against head injuries in a rollover or side impact; unlike curtain airbags from other manufacturers that protect people in the first two rows, Ford's system is designed to offer protection to passengers sitting on the outboard sides of the third row as well.
		Freestar's seat belts use pretensioners and energy-management retractors to improve their effectiveness and reduce the chance of belt-related injuries.
	www.carworks.com /cdata_2005_Ford_Freestar_intro.htm (468 words)

	2006 Ford Freestar Pricing, Research and Reviews
		The Ford Freestar is a capable minivan that performs well and offers all the latest safety features.
		The Freestar is a solid performer, but it isn't the sharpest saw in the shed.
		Fold the third-row seat into the floor, and the Freestar holds four passengers and offers a big, flat cargo area behind the seats.
	www.newcars.com /model/Ford_Freestar.html (167 words)

	Ford Unleashed
		The recall affects 35,401 Ford Freestar minivans and 4,630 Mercury Montereys, both from the 2004 model year, Ford spokesman Glenn Ray said on Tuesday.
		According to Ford, the axles in the vehicles were built with an improper mix of rear axle lubricant and friction modifier additive.
		Ford Motor Co. is marketing an armored Lincoln Town Car that can withstand rounds of fire from assault rifles, handguns and submachine guns.
	www.fordunleashed.com (1131 words)

	2004 Ford Freestar, Mercury Monterey, Minivan Buyer's Guide, vehicle reviews and comparisons in minivan category -- ...
		As with the Ford Explorer/ Mercury Mountaineer SUVs, the Ford is expected to mainstream families while the Mercury version targets more upscale families.
		The outgoing Windstar offered a comprehensive safety roster, and the Freestar and Monterey build upon that with an optional Safety Canopy system that includes side curtain air bag protection for all three rows of passengers in the event of a side impact or a rollover.
		Additionally, the front passenger air bag incorporates an occupant classification system that sizes up its passenger and deactivates the air bag if it determines that he or she could be injured if deployed.
	www.roadandtravel.com /roadtests/buyersguides/2004buyersguide/minivan/2004fordfreestar.htm (336 words)

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