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#1 of 5 2005 versus 2006 Freestyles by ajweeks May 07, 2007 (5:47 pm)
Is there any big difference? I'm currently looking for a certified pre-owned Freestyle with the safety and security package. Those side airbags are hard to find! There are quite a few 2005s out there, but are there any major reliability issues with the 2005 models versus the 2006 ones? Consumer reports rates higher brake, fuel system, suspension and audio problems for the 05s, and these ratings are better for the 2006 model year. Should I stick with trying to find an 06? Replies to this message: freealfas (May 07, 2007 6:55 pm) sportman (May 09, 2007 7:40 am) bobw3 (May 09, 2007 7:53 am) passat_2002 (May 09, 2007 10:24 am)
#2 of 5 Re: 2005 versus 2006 Freestyles [ajweeks] by freealfas May 07, 2007 (6:55 pm)
Replying to: ajweeks (May 07, 2007 5:47 pm) Find an '06 not because CR says what it says regarding reliability but because its a year newer and has had a year of production under its belt to get the process refined. Our '05 ltd fwd has been great short of the common rear brake issue(gone 17k). Get the dark interior to eleiminate the dash glare issue of the light interior and leather if you can swing it as the base model fabric seems to stain fairly easy.   Other than its been a great ride.
#3 of 5 Re: 2005 versus 2006 Freestyles [ajweeks] by sportman May 09, 2007 (7:40 am)
Replying to: ajweeks (May 07, 2007 5:47 pm) I concur with Freealfas - mine is an '05 LTD AWD. I am at 33,000 miles and the only disappointment is the rear brakes. If you find an '05 that was a BUILD TWO version (Manufactured after May??, I think) - go for it, the price will be less and the rear brake issue can be rectified with ceramic pads. Build two alleviated most of the initial hiccups in '05. Replies to this message: bobw3 (May 09, 2007 7:53 am) passat_2002 (May 09, 2007 10:24 am)
#4 of 5 Re: 2005 versus 2006 Freestyles [sportman] by bobw3 May 09, 2007 (7:53 am)
Replying to: sportman (May 09, 2007 7:40 am) I have 45K miles on my FWD SE and I just had ceramic pads put on the back for $130, including labor. I had to get some modules recalibrated under warranty, but otherwise it's been trouble-free.
#5 of 5 Re: 2005 versus 2006 Freestyles [sportman] by passat_2002 May 09, 2007 (10:24 am)
Replying to: sportman (May 09, 2007 7:40 am) Build two = Job 2?   Mine was built in early April '05. Zero problems, save for the tank-strap recall which was precautionary only. Ford made some modifications to Freestyle/500 builds in February 2005. I believe that's when they changed to a different rear brake pad.

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