Compare 2006 Ford Freestar - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $26,615 | $22,750 | $25,795 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $24,498 | $21,271 | $23,890 |
| Destination | $730 | $740 | $700 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Manual | Manual | Dual Zone Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Full With Storage | Modular | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Partial | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Urethane | Leather |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | N/A | Power |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 7 Passengers | 7 Passengers | 7 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 4-way | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | N/A | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Rear Seats | Captain | Bucket | Captain |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | Full Bench | 50-50 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | Manual | N/A | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 4 | 8 Performance | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | N/A | 605W Premium |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | With DVD | With DVD |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | N/A | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | SecuriLock(R) | PASS-Key III | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | TheftLock | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Black | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | With Body-colored Bar | Body-colored W/chrome Accents |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Roof Rails | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P235/60SR16.0 BSW AS | P225/60SR17.0 BSW AS | P235/60TR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Machined Aluminum | 17" Steel | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.2L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.8L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | OHV | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Comfort | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | AdvanceTrac | StabiliTrak | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | N/A | Steptronic |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.54 | 3.29 | 3.33 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 201.0 " | 204.3 " | 202.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 76.4 " | 72.0 " | 78.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 70.6 " | 72.0 " | 69.3 " |
| Engine | 4.2L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.8L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 201 @ 4,250 Rpm | 201 @ 5,600 Rpm | 244 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 263 @ 3,650 Rpm | 216 @ 4,000 Rpm | 253 @ 3,500 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 17 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 23 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.4 Seconds | 9.5 Seconds | 8.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.1 Seconds | 17.0 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 83 Mph | 84 Mph | 89 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 58 Mph | 58 Mph | 55 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.82/3.74 " | 3.70/3.31 " | 3.78/3.43 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,301 Lbs. | 4,470 Lbs. | 4,646 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,860 Lbs. | 5,622 Lbs. | 5,897 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,866 Lbs. | 2,998 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,756 Lbs. | 3,064 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,200 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 3,500 Lbs. | 3,500 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 8,500 Lbs. | 8,500 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 120.8 " | 121.1 " | 118.9 " |
| Front Track | 64.3 " | 62.4 " | 66.3 " |
| Rear Track | 63.0 " | 62.6 " | 66.3 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.8 '' | 20.5 '' | 19.8 '' |
| Front Legroom | 40.7 " | 39.9 " | 41.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 38.0 " | 38.9 " | 40.9 " |
| Third Row Legroom | 34.1 " | 36.2 " | 34.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.9 " | 39.8 " | 40.9 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.1 " | 38.9 " | 39.8 " |
| Third Row Headroom | 38.2 " | 38.2 " | 38.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | 56.5 " | 55.8 " | 59.2 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 66.4 " | 61.6 " | 65.9 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | 48.1 " | 48.3 " | 50.1 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.0 " | 59.9 " | 63.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 63.5 " | 61.2 " | 65.3 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 50.9 " | 48.6 " | 60.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 25.8 Cu.ft. | 26.9 Cu.ft. | 32.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 134.3 Cu.ft. | 136.5 Cu.ft. | 141.5 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | N/A | 172 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 26.0 Gal. | 25.0 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Seat | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | poor | good |
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | poor | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | marginal | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | poor | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | marginal | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | acceptable | good |
| Restraints | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | poor | good |
