Example carTowing for a 2005 Ford Freestyle
Towing for the 2005 Ford Freestyle: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.8 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2005 Ford Freestyle for towing
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2005 Ford Freestyle: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 | $3,844 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 Ford Freestyle
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1,459 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (587), power train (451) and electrical system (144). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V383000 | 2006-10-05 | latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO,... |
| 05V515000 | 2005-11-09 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STRAPS THAT SECURE THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE BODY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD TO DROP ON THE DRIVESHAFT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES) OR EXHAUST SYSTEM (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES). |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Towing for the 2005 Ford Freestyle
The 2005 Ford Freestyle and a tow: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. If the car is blocking traffic, stay safe first and call for help.
Before the shop sees your Freestyle
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The 3.0L 6-cylinder, paired with an automatic (CVT), drives it.
The steps
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
Your rental while you wait
We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. The rental is priced like any other on our site. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
A short checklist
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Car care, briefly
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Get an offer
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request towing
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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