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Mine was based on 1.5x my current payment. (I have about 9 months left to pay on this 4-yr loan, BTW).
It does stipulate, however, that to get this rebate, you must finance or lease through Ford Credit.
PS: the rebate period didn't start until AFTER I had received it in the mail.
.waiting for more units to show up in my area.
ours was built on the estimated build date of 1/10-
from Jan 5, 05
In particular, I am looking for one that will cover the area behind the 2nd row (I expect to have the 3rd row of seats usually "put away").
I will be hauling trash and groceries (not at the same time!), and don't want to have to worry about spills.
Thanks!
http://www.fordaccessoriesstore.com/fas/consumer/FAS_ProductDetai- ls.asp?PartNumber=5F9Z7411600AAB&oid=528&sOldOid=504&- detail=yes
No picture, though.
Part Description: A smart way to protect the cargo area and keep cargo restrained. Liner features molded construction that provides a stain- and moisture-resistant barrier to protect the cargo area floor, while L-shaped Cargo-Loks hold cargo secure. The liner’s heavy-duty looped polyware surface offers an ideal fastening surface for Velcro® hooks on the underside of the thermoplastic Cargo-Loks. Simply place Cargo-Loks at diagonal corners of the cargo you’re carrying to keep it from shifting. Four Cargo-Loks supplied. Offered in colors to complement your interior.
I'm thinking that I might have the time to do back to back pil*t/Freestyle test drives with the kids in tow.
I feel the need!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1- &item=7947576507&category=33697&sspagename=WDVW
Or go to the main webpage
http://www.exactmats.com
"I'm not sure that's right. In the MPG mode, try hitting the "Reset" button."
Well, I looked in the manual and the 500 miles averaging number I'm thinking of was "xxx miles to E." That is averaged over 500 miles, at least according the manual.
Also, word of warning if you are putting down all your seats to haul cargo. I have a leather bench seat for my second row. My car was completely loaded with equipment all week and when I unloaded everything and put the seats back up, I noticed a deep dent in the middle of the seat back. I didn't notice where the middle seat seat belt buckle was when I had the put the seat down and after 24 hours, it's still there; looks kinda ugly.
So far it's been great! I have only driven it 3 times in local traffic (only 68 miles on the ODM) and am still learning the controls and functions. The only issue I had is that my groceries and stuff slides around in the cargo area because I have so much room back there.
Oh, and can you turn off the auto dimming rear mirror?
I know it's early - kid's hockey practice 7am in Calgary minus 32C.
Anyone tried multiple MP3 CDs in the dash with shuffle? Does it shuffle all the MP3 discs or just the current one?
xnappo
So the DVD player also reads DVD-R and DVD+R? Just can't do mp3's, I guess?
I'm not familiar enough with the DVD-audio format, but I'll bet one could burn a "DVD" that had no video, and just audio. Could probably set "chapter points" at the beginning of each song, too.
But I guess you couldn't switch chapters from the driver's seat, you'd have to be in the back?
That's the way my other Ford's were . Shuffle only shuffles the current CD.
What if you have your mp3's arranged into folders? Do you know if it shuffles just the current folder, or everything on the CD?
If you're willing to fill all six CD slots with CD's filled with mp3's, you can get about 4GB of mp3's in the system. That's as much as an Apple iPod Mini.
I wish the mat at the Ford site included a picture, to answer the question about whether it covers the area behind the 2nd row, or just the 3rd row.
The mats shown at the ExactMats website do not include an outer lip, a useful feature for spills.
As an aside, I really wish the Freestyle included a cargo area cover for the area behind the 2nd row. In the cargo area behind the 3rd row there appears to be a "track" for a cover, but I've seen no reference to a cover any where. Does anyone know anything about that?
http://www.fordaccessoriesstore.com/fas/consumer/FAS_ProductDetai- ls.asp?PartNumber=5F9Z74115A00AAD&oid=634&sOldOid=504&- ;detail=yes
No picture there, either, but there is a picture of it in the Freestyle brochure.
I've checked a few sites (like AutoAnything.com) and there aren't any mats available yet for the Freestyle. One of the problems of buying a new model year.
Ideally, they'd have a mat that covers the area when you've folded down the third row, and perhaps sell a second mat that would go into the area available when you fold down the second row, as well.
And hopefully they'd be a non-slip type rubber. Those Exactmats might be a bit slippery. Hard to tell.
On my Taurus, there's a button on the mirror to turn off the auto-dim (though I can't imagine why one would want to do that).
Perhaps placing some electricians tape over the sensor(s) would have the same effect as turning off the feature.
xnappo
Thanks
John
There are people talking about this deal over here: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/messageview.php?start=0&catid- =18&threadid=418601
(while this is a link to another forum, I assume that is okay since it isn't a car forum.)
Also there is a good review here:
http://www.pocketgps.co.uk/navman-icn510-review.php
There is a lot of talk on the web comparing this product to the TomTom Go - but for $329 there is no contest. I also like that this one can go out Geocaching with me and has a battery so for short trips we won't need wires all over the dash.
Just drive it and make sure it seems to run and accelerate smoothly.
Issues like "fit" aren't all that important and can easily be fixed after the fact.
But an engine or transmission that isn't performing correctly is very important, and can be a lot harder to diagnose and fix.
Steve, Host
have they been corrected.
and did the fix work.
i like this car suv.and im concerned.about first year vehicle,s
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=20621&- amp;item=4350933337&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
Others may have interest on mats:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item- =7948378960&category=63690
I present those links for illustration only. I have no commision, etc. from them. You can see the latter on the e-bay offers on the left side of the forum pages.
Sam
Most of our complaints are pretty minor. Struts on tailgate could be beefier, it doesn't want to go up very easily in cold weather. Needs privacy glass in second row. Auto headlights only come on when almost totally dark. Needs arm rests on second row seats to avoid the second row console. Waiting on 2 inch receiver hitch for bike rack.
Glad to hear all is well.
Mine does this. Checked it this morning. It MAY be related to the "auto lamp" feature (that keeps the headlights on after you've stopped the car), but I'll have to check that out.
Basically, as you remove the key, the interior light comes on. Once you've closed and locked the door, though (with the remote), the light goes off.
If it's like my Taurus, if you lock the door manually with the interior switch before you shut the door, the light will stay on for a while before shutting off.
Well, a week ago I had never heard of a Ford Freesyle and then Saturday I became the owner of a fully-loaded Limited AWD (Merlot). Traded in my beast (2002 Expedition). I was going to go with a new Explorer, but the Freestyle caught my eye.
So far, (only 50 miles later) I am very impressed with the car---handling, feel, creature comforts---all very nice. Gotta love those butt warmers too!! :-) Just the sort of vehicle I had been wanting. Love the feel of the CVT too!
I will be keeping an eye out for the steering pull some have noted as well as fluid leaks.
Seems to be plenty of available Freestyle supply in my area (Sacramento). Don't see many on the road yet, but several dealers in my area had a nice selection of AWD models to choose from so I was able to wheel and deal to get very best trade-in/price.
Note: I was told Husky cargo liners (with the "lip")for the rear area behind the 2nd row seating will probably not be available for 6 months or more since it is new model. For now, I will get the cheaper Exactmat cargo mat for behind 2nd seat. It will serve its purpose until Husky liners are available. PetSmart stores also sell a $40 universal vinyl type cargo liner for those with wet/muddy dogs (like me).
I'll be reporting back on my impressions and experiences as a new Freestyle driver/owner.
BTW---No rebates or anything offered in CA (to my knowledge)---you guys getting this $$ back are lucky!! (I financed thru Ford Credit too.)
However, I have yet to find a car w/a perfect record. I've lurked on many other sites as well and have found folks w/problems w/all of them - Honda, Toyota, Volvo, Subaru & Acura - probably more.
The difference is how it is handled, and it doesn't sound like it is being handled correctly.
Hey, that's just like mine! LOL
Hope you like it as much as I've liked mine so far.
The two blanks are simply blanks. I have everything you can get on the Freestyle (same color as you, and a Limited), and mine are also blank.
Fully retract the moonroof (sunroof if used during the day LOL).
Turn off the radio and heating/air-conditioning/vents.
Get up to a speed of about 25 - 30 mph.
Hear that noise? Thump-a-thump-a-thump-a
Must be some interesting airflow at those speeds with the moonroof retracted causing that.
Seems a bit odd to me.
I can't tell if my Taurus does this, because there's no indication of when the A/C is on or off.
Does yours?
- Will the mp3 player play Windows Media format?
- Are ski racks available?
- On Sundays Eagles-Viking game, the New England Ford Dealers advertised two American Ski "All for One Season Passes" to their ski areas w/the purchase of a Freestyle by 1/31. They advertised a web address of www.newenglandford.com. I've typed this address in only to be directed to the Ford main site and cannot find info on this incentive on any of the boards. If the ski passes are for 2004-05 season its not much of an incentive at this point but if they are available for 2005-06 I'm very interested. Does anyone have any info?
Applying traction control to an electronic AWD Freestyle almost hurts the brain. Freestyle AWD power is normally FWD, but is transferred to the wheel(s) that can handle more torque, under electronic control. Add traction on top of that...
Perhaps the best example I can think of is:
1) Kick the accelerator with all four wheels on snow, and AWD kicks in. No brakes involved.
2) Kick the accelerator with one front tire on ice and you get Traction kicking in. Brakes and engine retard included.
There is probably some overlap in the functions, but both features use some of the same wheel sensors. Find a snowy, deserted parking lot after the stores close and have fun testing...
Traction control only affects left vs. right (probably separately on each axle).
Pretty sure that it won't do that. Haven't tried, though.