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Article: Automobiles - 20005 Ford Freestyle
By Jenny
McLane
"Freestyle blends the looks of an SUV, the versatility
of a minivan and the confidence of an all-wheel-drive sedan," says
Ford. "Freestyle is the crossover done right," adds Group Vice
President, Product Creation, Phil Martens. "We didn't try to adapt
an existing minivan or sport-utility platform. Freestyle is built
from the ground up as a crossover with class-leading spaciousness,
seven-passenger comfort, and versatility and all-wheel-drive
capability."
The Freestyle is a
midsize “crossover.” Replacing the front-wheel-drive Taurus wagon,
the six- or seven-passenger Freestyle promises more SUV-like
qualities. A 203-horsepower 3.0-liter Duratec 30 V6 engine with a
continuously variable transmission to optimize performance, improves
fuel economy, and reduce emissions powers it.
The Freestyle's "P2" platform has an
elevated ride-height, optional Haldex all-wheel drive system,
independent suspension front and rear, and safety cell technology
for superior occupant protection in crashes distinctive to this
chassis. Under the hood is Ford's 3.0-litre Duratec V-6 making 203
horsepower and 207 lb.-ft. of torque.
Standard features in the base, SE, model
include 17" wheels, three rows of seating, six-way power driver's
seat, anti-lock brakes with traction control, keypad on driver's
door, air conditioning, roof rack side rails. It also features an
overhead console and privacy glass in the third row and lift gate,
chrome grille surround, automatic headlamps, six-disc CD changer
with MP3 capability, fog lamps, remote steering wheel controls,
auto-dimming mirrors and special bright alloy 17" wheels.
The available AWD uses an electronically
controlled, electro-hydraulic Haldex limited-slip coupling ahead of
the rear differential to transfer virtually all available torque to
the rear wheels whenever the front wheels slip. Ford's Personal
Safety System improves impact protection. Using information from
weight and impact sensors in the front passenger seat, it can choose
from one of two deployment speeds or suppress the bag altogether.
Freestyle also has innovative adaptive
steering column, which is designed to collapse horizontally at two
different speeds depending on whether the driver is belted. In
addition, the driver side airbag deployment is tailored the driver's
seat position on its track. An optional package includes side
airbags and Ford's Safety Canopy to provide side-impact and rollover
protection for all three rows of passengers.
Ford Freestyle has the comfort and ride
quality of a sedan, the people- and cargo-carrying capacity of a
minivan, the rugged look of an SUV, and all-wheel-drive. To continue
Ford's tradition of offering environment friendly, outstanding value
and class leading amenities, auto parts companies like Partstrain
offers top of the line Ford Parts. The customer has a choice from a
vast array of Performance Parts, Replacement Parts, Aftermarket
Parts and accessories. It offers new and used Ford auto body and
engine parts, headlights, transmission parts, taillights, radiators,
wheels, rims, and more.
Parts train is easy and hassle-free. You
can browse our accessible user-friendly online parts list at http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/FORD
either by make or part
type.
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