2006 Ford Freestar Review

[@pmgryan1847]

This exact van is for sale for 1500!

[@alohaXamanda]

The used car place near me is now selling this make model year for almost $7k

[@trendkill6662]

2007 here. 3.9 v6 Base model, basic as can be. Last year they were ever produced. Currently at 205,233 miles. Maybe I've been lucky with mine. Transmission is still in good shape for now. Had to replace both CV axles at 198k. Front rotors replaced at 200k. The AC works better than any car I've ever owned. Engine perfect. I change the oil every 5k miles. Worst part about the car is definitely the mounts and suspension. The motor and transmission mounts are completely shot at this point. They seem not too difficult to replace so I might just do it myself. This van might last another 100k. Going to drive it till the engine or transmission goes out. Its served me really well so far.

[@KR0TE7]

My mother had a 2002 windstar that only had 110k went threw three transmissions finally got rid of it after number 3 started to slip these things were awful idk about freestars but windstars were awful

[@mexhall]

6:05 "the seats are nice and COMFORTABLE , everything is TAN, we''ll talk about that in a second. Everything in here is TAN . The seats are decently COMFORTABLE, everything is TAN, but the seats are pretty COMFORTABLE, although everything is TAN, the seats are not bad." Welcome to Shooting Comfortable Tan Seats everybody.

[@1234ismyname]

are the seats tan?

[@Humblemango610]

I need to know if the seats are tan tho

[@vr4787]

Compared to the Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan my parents had from the 90s this is luxury, we had crank windows and no rear A/C, which sucks in the desert.

[@edgarzacharias283]

My dad bought a brand new freestar back in 2006, seeing that video reminded me of all those road trips

[@mikee4571]

This really brought me back to 2006 lol. Awesome review as always!

[@buildingfilming]

I used to have a Freestar, now I own a Honda CR-V. I remember when I was younger my friends and I called it the meat van because it was the car my grandpa used to deliver meat.

[@isaiahb.9683]

Does it have a aux or Bluetooth?

[@damson_jmonay42069]

I have an 04 Mercury Monterey, which is the same vehicle. Wish I had found this video before I submitted mine for review recently. It's the exact same thing with a bit of lipstick lol. My parents bought it in 2006 when I was turning 11 years old. I agree big time about the visibility. That's something I really love about older minivans like this. I don't have off-street parking, and I can parallel park this van into a spot that's 2 feet longer than it, even with non-functional parking sensors. As for the 4.2, it's definitely torquey but runs out of breath on the hilly highways around Pittsburgh. but around town, I don't have a need for anything more. Very fun/funny to see you revving this one out. The big pushrod V6 seems to be not as happy past 3000 rpm as other modern engines, and with my Monterey being sort of special to me and needing an oil pump soon, I'm a little afraid to push it. I've always wondered what these sounded like at higher rpms. That being said, these vans sit happily at 80-90 mph on the highway. I could go into more detail, but no matter if you're going 65 or 85, they will average 20 mpg. Not too bad for the time. As for the sliding doors, mine came with the power doors, but they were either weak or problematic from around the time it was 6 years old, and I finally pulled the door motors out in 2021 when I bought it off my parents. The door sliders just had too much resistance and it made the limit switches feel like it was closing on a person, so they would keep coming back open when we tried to close them I appreciate the optimistic reviews that you give to most cars, and I feel like I would probably review most cars simiiarly. I like to see the virtues, and to judge things relative to their time, etc etc. I gotta say, I would not recommend one of these vans to someone. They are interesting in many ways, I do love mine, and the 4.2 is known to be a long lived engine, but these were really a symbol of Ford's lack of interest in the minivan segment. They were virtually unchanged, beyond the superficial level, since 1995. Other manufacturers were offering operable 2nd row windows and better suspension, but these kept the fixed windows and twist beam rear axle. They have always rusted out like nobody's business, which included a 3rd row seat latch recall because they were falling through the rear wheel wells. The prescribed fix was a thick piece of sheet metal attached inside the wheel wells with self tapping screws, unfortunately reducing the cargo floor width to 3'-11 3/4" on my van. So close to being okay, but with me needing to carry 4x8 panels sometimes, it's just aggravating. I love minivans and station wagons and always love to talk them up to people who think they prefer SUVs, but if anyone I knew was looking for a used minivan, I'd be much more comfortable suggesting an Odyssey.

[@damson_jmonay42069]

More things! The van in the video actually had its 3rd row seat, it was just in the floor. It comes out of the floor. You can remove it, as I had done for a time previously, but it leaves a hole in the floor that you need to cover with something. I also noticed that this one does not have a center console. Mine has one, but it's super sad. I always wondered why Ford had a center mounted parking brake lever when this van was based on the Taurus, which had a perfectly fine foot pedal parking brake. The center mounted parking brake lever means that even with the console, the storage space is super sad. I have intentions to move my lever to the left of the drivers seat (a la previa) and install one of those cool triple decker 2008-16 ish? Chrysler minivan consoles that I got at the junk yard, but I have not really had time to figure it out. All I know for now is that there is the space to pull it off.

[@toyota8684]

Angry grandpa's van

[@lightningfox6784]

Yep

[@corvettesareneat1274]

Legend

[@andyelkins883]

i still to this day wonder what happened to his red mercury villager from the old video's

[@toyota8684]

@@andyelkins883 and also his blue ford focus

[@alexp.6145]

D*mn right!

[@HelloHello-nj2lb]

Oh my gosh!!! This is the first review I've ever left...I'm not pulling your leg...it is...I'm not tek-E or do I have social media...it takes a lot for me to be entertained....lol and ohh my gosh!! U are very funny and do these really good...your really detailed, u know what your talking about and your funny!! Thank you so much!!! Unfortunately, but very fortunate that I'm in need of a van and I'm buying one tomorrow off craigslist like u even through in your vid!! But I wanted to see how one actually looks and man!!!! U are the best!!! Keep doing what your doing...you have a wonderful soul...God bless and take care...I had to share🙂😇🙏

[@Chrim-n3d9n]

My daycare babysitter drove one of these so I used to see it every day 😊

[@sagebowyer5400]

Actually, the rear 3rd row seats fold into the floor, they're not removeable. And another thing, the 2006 Toyota Siennas have windows that roll down. So you're wrong on those 2 things. I own a 2004 Ford Freestar and an 06 Sienna.

[@torythefanman]

Minivans did have opening rear windows back in the 80s and early 90s. They were like those pop out windows like a Ford Festiva. Sometime in the mid 90s after Dodge introduced its 3rd gen Caravan they lost the pop out windows and all other manufacturers followed. Wasn't til the late 2000s were they brought back opening rear windows. Then everyone else followed again. Lol

[@calimojogirl6199]

Yes, but I was wondering, are the seats tan?

[@flopbrock311]

im getting a 07 from my grandma im 14 and its nice to not have to save up for a car 126k miles and the biggest engine option , i really really wish i had the tan interior but its whatever ,it has the grey interior , im 6'5 350 so i fit in it😇

[@lakecavanaugh]

My dad has one of these and the rear doors are electric as is the rear lift door. All are controllable with a buttons inside the van but also with the remote keyfob. Also, the rear seat folds into the floor so it WAS there and at 6:47 you can clearly see the outline of it as well as the handle to lift it out in the rear center. Honestly, if you are going to do a review of a car shouldn't you at least be familiar with what is available as standard equipment and on which trim level it comes on? You gave a review of THAT particular van, but you did not represent the model very well. I'm surprised you didn't announce that it doesn't come with leather seats (hint- it DOES).

[@shigeolincolntaco]

And entertainment system great vans very reliable

[@OgunjobiDavid]

Thank you for this review. I think I might go for this afterall. Not a bad van especially if the engine and transmission are reliable enough

[@rob066101]

I have a 2007. I live in north central Pa . My van been to West Virginia , Pittsburgh 2 times Erie 3 times , State college 4 times Williamsport 5 times . Olean NY atleast 20 times . plus I dont know how many times to work 30 miles a day . Old reliable

[@HelloHello-nj2lb]

I'm buying mine..working in all for a steel of 600.00..very blessed🙏🙏

[@zenith2455]

As someone who used to owned a Sport trim one of these for a year. Here is a couple things to note on it (from my ownership). The transmissions on these are very hit or miss on reliability. Mine had a on/off 1st gear skip when leaving a light. The front seats are quite comfortable, but the rear two rows are way less so for any adult. Also the third row seats are not easily removable and where still in the vehicle at the time of your recording. They fold back to make a flat load floor. The siding doors, as you mentioned in the video are heavy and difficult to close. I have had many of grown adults have difficulties closing them. The engine is pretty gutless in my opinion, putting out 201hp (from factory) to move a 4200lbs vehicle. With that said I was still able to get mine up to 180kph/112mph (electronically limited) on the freeway. It didn't feel great at that speed, very floaty, but it wasn't really designed for that. The visibility was amazing in it as mentioned and finally you can find them for cheap. I sold mine for $1000 cad.

[@moeanthony9308]

That van was terrible. All of the them had front suspension issues and would start creaking like a bad horror movie. Awful vehicle.

[@ryandonnelly817]

Moe Anthony what do u drive then

[@sagebowyer5400]

I put my foot on the back of my sliding doors in my 04 and push them closed. Works way better.

[@zerotsc3583]

Just bought this car as my first car, I'm really excited

[@hajileserpud9539]

How's it going so far ?... I'm about to buy. 2007 Freestar

[@zerotsc3583]

@@hajileserpud9539 it's good! I highly recommend

[@RohanSanjith]

@@zerotsc3583 how's the transmission

[@Dankcatvacs]

do you always compare harmonys of engines ?

[@donttread5414]

how much do the rear seats weigh?is this included in the curb weight? Seeing how much 50lb 16 x 12 x 12 inch boxes in the back and only have the passenger and driver seat

[@josephjosephbaska6655]

This van has a 3500 pound towing capasity along with 20 plus mpg im looking at buying one of these to add to my lawn and landscaping compeny becaus in my opinion theyvare ideal work vehicles.

[@damakos6095]

Grew up in this one, guess I got strong closing and opening those doors💪, sitting in it rn but mine is Grey and has way less and only has one climate control and no buttons on wheel

[@damakos6095]

@@SeattleMartin recently crashed my 2006 your right tho the visibility was great on that thing driving another car feels like way to many blind spots

[@ronc3348]

Thinking about getting one. Found one with 125k no rust for 3700. How reliable are these vans

[@Noah-M-P]

Angry Grandpa used to have the same exact 2006 Freestar SEL but then he traded it in for a 2013 Town and Country because the Freestar’s A/C went out

[@lightningfox6784]

Yep

[@QueenNatasha_KingGibson8501]

Angry grandpa's town and country is probably a 2010

[@RohanSanjith]

He used to idle it long time

[@caliboyrob]

We had a white 03 with grey interior. We were hyped up thinking we were gettin the fully loaded one just for my mom to come home with the basic mode (bench middle seat) 😅

[@joshsamuel408]

Does anyone know if the Mercury Monterey has a reliable engine and transmission? It is specially the same thing as the Ford Freestar, but the Mercury version. I am considering adding it to my list of reliability and putting it over the Buick Terraza because as much as I really like the Terraza, it does have transmission issues after long use with it. Does this van the Ford or Mercury variants, have any similar issues?

[@AlamoCityCello]

Great content!

[@thunderroad7289]

You do realize the limited had power sliding doors etc. most everything you said it did not have came in the limited model

[@computernostalgia6293]

Hey the transmission still works!

[@nathandesalvo7690]

Actually the 2004 Toyota sienna had sliding passenger windows as well as the Honda oddesy and Nissan quest

[@princedre.]

This is like angry grandpa’s old van

[@Mr.Looooong]

2:45 Just for this, you got a sub, lol.

[@queryhsje7514]

Hi, thanks for the review, what is the most reliable minivan for a budget of below $3000 ? Is a more than 200,000 km American Cars still reliable? Thanks

[@RohanSanjith]

As long as the oil changed regularly yea

[@TruckEnthusiastYT]

5:18 Guys it’s 5:90AM

[@Maria-xu2tj]

my latch is broken on the truck any idea on how I can get in

[@shigeolincolntaco]

Love these vans I've owned 3 looking to get another reliable cheap and great for hauling grand kids around and when it gets tired dump it and get another

[@andreagarcia5170]

So you would recommend buying one? So I am meeting up with a family selling their 2002 Ford Freestar clean inside and out. It's always Nerve wrecking when a female is buying a vehicle alone. You know

[@RohanSanjith]

@@andreagarcia5170 look for transmission

[@RohanSanjith]

@@andreagarcia5170 don't buy if the miles are over 250k. have a mechanic check out

[@chrishathaway3619]

I just bought a 2006 Ford Freestar Limited today for 2000 dollars

[@dollartreeees]

Imma paint one of these make it look like a god-damned A10 warthog

[@nicholasmohr1619]

Literally the old Angry Grandpa van. 😂

[@mitchellasmr5247]

This looks like angry grandpa‘s minivan

[@mctv6486]

it sounded like a higher pitched BMW i can agree

[@boostedsc4040]

My homie has a red free star with grey interior and he has huge subs in it and we all call him lilvan

[@darryl286]

Ahh yeah Angry Grandpa’s old car

[@lynnjohnson2482]

Chevy 4.3 sounds like it too.

[@fakejeepman06]

EARBUD WARNING AT 1:39 ⚠️ SCARED THE CRAP OUT OF ME

[@tyrellspeed90]

The Freestar had a louder engine.

[@jasonbutz5165]

HOW ABOUT THAT FORD!!!! JASON BUTZ 51 ARTWORK

[@liamstraub3394]

the third row was right there, just folded down

[@bodyguard856]

😩HELP! Mine spits out the gas when I'm at the gas station. I have to use a gas can and a funnel to put gas. What is the problem? My mechanic has no clue and I'm tired of buying the wrong parts.😭😭😭😩

[@boostedsc4040]

bodyguard856 my friends does that also😂

[@boostedsc4040]

It’s the way the tube is when you put gas Ford has a recall on it

[@bodyguard856]

@@boostedsc4040 Has he solved the problem? Please keep me updated

[@bodyguard856]

@@boostedsc4040 The gas tube going to the gas tank? It has nothing to do with a filter or purge valve sensor?

[@boostedsc4040]

bodyguard856 it’s the filler neck it’s a common problem if your mechanic is telling you it’s a sensor then he might be trying to rip you off the car isn’t on when you fill it up but he said it’s a recall so you probably could call the ford dealer and ask them

[@JesusSaves86AB]

Scolded for lack of reliability. More reliable than the BMW's it sounds like.

[@askertemir3906]

Hey bro I am going to buy this car model 2005

[@signetulupan]

Thank u

[@cafn8ed74]

"Rage in Beige"

[@Sky8192hi]

Wow men sound like a Ferrari to me that t

[@figueroaresendizalejandro8503]

The transmission was a little big crappy

[@rebeccaw1741]

Is everything tan, though? Hehe

[@davidherdman6885]

Lexus isf...

[@carlos4731]

Yes it sounded BMW ish for sure

[@munirone]

Hahaha you're hilarious!! ☺️☺️👍

[@HelloHello-nj2lb]

God is good 🙏

[@alonsogomez7174]

☘️🍀⭐👍

[@francismarcoux8944]

Less is more. Its les technologynto.break and need fixing

[@walterarroyo5220]

These and the Windstars are pure garbage. I see more Aerostars than Windstars & Freestars combined.

[@jimmylang6740]

I had to replace my transmission cost $3,000

[@RohanSanjith]

How's it's going now?

[@مطلقحمودالروقي]

Thes car is a ***h