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2006 Ford Freestyle Limited
Shown: 2006 Ford Freestyle Limited. Photo: Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2007
  • Gas
  • Standard SUVs
  • Same as 2006

2005-2007 Ford Freestyle MPG & Fuel Cost

3 model years · 19–20 MPG combined

20 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
City
25 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Freestyle 3.0L 6-cyl FWD
$3,270

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2007. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2005-2007 Ford Freestyle at a glance

The 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle covers 3 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 19–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2007, costs about $3,270 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Freestyle 3.0L 6-cyl FWD (20 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA lists identical ratings for every model year of this generation.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2005-2007 Ford Freestyle by model year

2005-2007 Ford Freestyle: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2007 Gas 19–20 MPG $3,270–$3,440 Same EPA ratings as 2006
2006 Gas 19–20 MPG $3,270–$3,440 Same EPA ratings as 2005
2005 Gas 19–20 MPG $3,270–$3,440 First year

What the 2007 Freestyle 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$273

$3,270 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$5.45

Per 100 miles

$21.80

Five years

$16,350

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the standard SUV median

$750less a year

Class median $4,020 a year, MY2007

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2007 Ford Freestyle MPG

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2007 Ford Freestyle as for the 2006 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2006 section above.See 2006

Gas · 3.0L
Combined
19–20 MPG
Per year
$3,270–$3,440

Gas configurations (2)

2007 Ford Freestyle gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Freestyle 3.0L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 18 25 20 $3,270
Freestyle 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 17 22 19 $3,440

2006 Ford Freestyle MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2005

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2006 Ford Freestyle as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005

2005 Ford Freestyle MPG

19–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,440/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 3.0L
Combined
19–20 MPG
Per year
$3,270–$3,440

Gas configurations (2)

2005 Ford Freestyle gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Freestyle 3.0L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 18 25 20 $3,270
Freestyle 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 17 22 19 $3,440

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Freestyle 3.0L 6-cyl FWD: $4,440 in California and $2,850 in Texas, a $1,590 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2007 standard SUV models.

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

  • 2005-2007 (2005)

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle get?

EPA rates the 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle at 19–20 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2007 Freestyle 3.0L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG (18 city, 25 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle?

Every model year of the 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle tops out at 20 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle?

No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2005 to 2007.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2007 Ford Freestyle per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Freestyle 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,270 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,270–$3,440 a year. That is a $170 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2007 Ford Freestyle 100 miles?

About $21.80 per 100 miles for the Freestyle 3.0L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.80 and $22.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2007 Ford Freestyle more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Freestyle 3.0L 6-cyl FWD is rated 18 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.

How does the 2007 Ford Freestyle compare with other standard SUV configurations?

The Freestyle 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,270 a year to fuel, $750 less than the class median of $4,020, and less than 8 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 325 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2007, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2007 Ford Freestyle different from the 2006 model?

No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2006 and 2007: 2 configurations rated 19–20 MPG combined. See the 2006 Ford Freestyle for that year.