List your current mileage.

[RedDog]

Mine was changed at 140K something, just quit in the middle of a cross-section. Now, we're over 222K and smooth sailing.

[PHRGFLYER419]

255,781 2005 freestyle. sat for nearly 2 years. and still runs good.

[RedDog]

Some 30k ahead us. Hours are running nice, a lttle more hum/sound from the exhaust, mileage fine. All good. Happy driving!

[Sanitizer]

My 05 Freestyle has 177,500 and I am the second owner. I bought it 9 years ago with 36,000 on it. Been a great car but just got a 5,000 repair estimate, so I found a 2008 Taurus X with 164,000 for 4000 and now I have both. The 08 is in significantly better shape than my 05. Hopefully it works out ok.

[RedDog]

Congrats with the Taurus!

Any immediate differences with them two cars? We too are the second owner of a Freestyle, an 07. With closer to 230,000 now, we have been looking for a replacement. Too bad they do not have a direct replacement for the Freestyle/Taurus X.

[mmsstar]

Have you looked at the Flex?

[RedDog]

So, do you find the Flex superior to the Freestyle? I have an ussue with Flex, its appearence does not please my wife.

[mmsstar]

It’s almost the same once inside
I was driving a Freestyle when I first saw the Flex. My initial impression was it looked like the box a car comes in but it didn’t take long for me to like it. Try to get her in one for a ride, see if you can rent one for a weekend.

[RedDog]

Thanks for the input. However, there is an Explorer out there too. We will see. For now, we are on a 2,000 mile roadtrip with the Freestyle and enjoying it.

[Ryan57us]

I've recently come back from a road trip. Went through OK, TX, CO and NM. The car didnt have a single hiccup! I did however get a speeding ticket because I didnt notice the speed limit change from 75 in TX to 65 in CO. I got this car with 44k miles almost 22 months ago. I now have 65K miles. I changed the Trans fluid at 63K miles along with all filters. I have a feeling I will have this car for another 10 years minimum. I love it and I just paid it off

[RedDog]

No hickups on our fine route either, average 27 mpg. Sweet ride!

[Juzlucky]

211,450.00 Im Now changing out Spark Plugs and Manifold Gaskets (upper and lowers). New Oil Filter and 5W 20 Oil. Added new T.R.R. and 4 Mounts. 21 mpg City/28 Hwy. No prob with CVT. Mine is a 2005 Freestyle Limited AWD. DVD, heated leather seats, everything still works great.

[RedDog]

Hey, you might get 1-2 mpg increase after your mentioned changes. I did. It also feel that the engine runs easier, better.