2006 Ford Freestyle

US · SUV · Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

The 2006 Ford Freestyle is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 3.0L 6-cylinder
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

3.0L 6-cylinder

Combined Economy

19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

AWD, FWD

Transmission

Automatic

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	3.0L 6-cylinder
Displacement	3.0 L
Cylinders	6
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
Highway	22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Gears, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.

06V383000: 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, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND…
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIELD OVER THE FRONT LATCHES; SEAL A DRAIN HOLE IN THE REAR WINDOW TRIM MOLDING ON THE FREESTYLE REAR SIDE DOORS; AND APPLY GREASE TO ALL FRONT AND REAR SIDE-DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN…
Reported October 5, 2006. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 8, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 16, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 8, 2026

Data verified: November 8, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2006 Ford Freestyle have?

3.0L 6-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Ford Freestyle?

Combined fuel economy is 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2006 Ford Freestyle front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2006 Ford Freestyle?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.