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#61 of 7456 Keep the retractable roof! by brockwaydubois Mar 05, 2003 (8:09 am)
I just saw the Freestyle at the Cleveland Auto Show. I looks much better in person than from what I've seen in the photos. The model on display was was an orange color that looked better than the gray one in all the photos.   The COOLEST feature, however, was the retractable roof that converts the back of the car onto an open bed similar to a Subaru Baha. I may be wrong, but as far as I can tell, this feature won't make it into production and this would be a BIG MISTAKE! The retractable roof could make this car incredibly versatile and really make it stand out from the competition. And there is going to be a lot of competition in this category over the next several years. Without the retractable roof, you've just got a tall station wagon. Ford needs to keep this feature to really make the Freestyle unique. If they don't do it, someone else eventually will. FORD- IF YOU'RE LISTENING -KEEP THE RETRACTABLE ROOF!
#62 of 7456 retractable roof? by nedzel Mar 05, 2003 (9:07 am)
I'd have zero use for it and sure wouldn't want to pay for it. YMMV.
#63 of 7456 Don't like the Australian version by luck11 Mar 10, 2003 (7:32 am)
I would seriously consider trading in my 2000 Subaru Outback for one of these if they become available.....the FX that is. If it looks like the Australian version, no thanks. In my opinion, it looks like a cross between an explorer and Focus Wagon. In fact, I think those are the same wheels from the current Focus line.   The gray FX at the autoshow is down right sharp. The retracting roof is a neat idea, but depending on the cost, I doubt I would be willing to pay a premium for it. FORD, BUILD IT LIKE THE VERSION AT THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW (with or without the roof) AND YOU HAVE A NEW CUSTOMER, presuming crash ratings are good!
#64 of 7456 Write to Ford if you want FX built! by luck11 Mar 13, 2003 (11:55 am)
I wrote to Ford suggesting my interest in the FX, and this is the response I received, which suggests that car companies, at least in part, decide on whether a concept will go to production based on consumer reaction. So, if you like the FX and want to see it built, write Ford:   http://www.ford.com/en/support/contactUs.htm#ford   or for fellow Canadians:   http://www.ford.ca/english/contact.asp   Here's the response to my suggestions and question whether the FX will go into production.   "Thank you for contacting Ford of Canada on 3/11/03. We appreciate the time you have taken to write us.   We are pleased to hear of your interest in the Ford Freestyle. It helps to reaffirm our belief in the importance of exceptional products and services.   Concept vehicles are intended to gauge the public reaction to new vehicle innovations.   Based on the reaction that a particular vehicle receives, it may be introduced in some form at a future date.   At this time, there are no immediate plans to include this vehicle in the current model line-up. However, your feedback is collected and used in the decision making process for future model years.   For more information regarding Ford's line-up of concept vehicles, we invite you to visit www.fordvehicles.com and type in the desired vehicle in the search engine.   At Ford of Canada, we consider the satisfaction of our customers as one of our most important objectives. If you have any other inquiries or concerns, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to address them."
#65 of 7456 FX approval by immovable Mar 17, 2003 (1:58 pm)
I've never bought a Ford, but if they built the Freestyle FX, I would definately be in the showroom laying down money for one. This is pretty much my dream car - I've always owned wagons for their versatility, but always wanted a sedan as well. This is the ultimate vehicle! Please build it, Ford!
#66 of 7456 Freestyle Fx by odie6l May 07, 2003 (8:38 am)
here's a link http://www.ford-trucks.com/news/2003/news2003-3.html   If you ask me, It kinda looks like a modified Escape. But it looks really cool with the automatic opening back. Glad they are going o start building these in 2004-2005.   Odie
#67 of 7456 but will the opening back by nedzel May 08, 2003 (4:11 am)
make it into production? That's a concept car, so I would not be surprised to see that the production model does not have the opening back (which I think might be a nightmare from a reliability standpoint).
#68 of 7456 Ford Freestyle by mmms May 20, 2003 (6:05 pm)
Does any one know if this vehicle can tow anything?
#69 of 7456 If it can by nedzel May 20, 2003 (7:34 pm)
it won't be much. It's a relatively small vehicle.
#70 of 7456 by nextmoon May 21, 2003 (6:54 am)
I think it should have limited towing capability. Maybe in the range of the Escape with the Duratecs.   In terms of size, there aren't any specifications out but I'm thinking inbetween Escape and Explorer in terms of length and width. Height may be about Escape height, from what I can guess in the images and videos.   I highly doubt the folding rear hatch will make it into production. I agree it would be a reliability nightmare. Maybe as a one piece removable shell it could work...but I highly doubt it.

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