Engine: 4.2-liter OHV V6

Engine Options: 193-hp 3.9-liter ohv V6; 201-hp 4.2-liter ohv V6

Transmission: 4-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 4-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage front airbags, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution, tire-pressure monitor

Optional Safety Equipment: Safety Canopy side curtain airbags, side-impact airbags, AdvanceTrac electronic stability control, traction control, panic brake assist, reverse sensing system

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Model Tested: Ford Freestar SEL ($29,010)

Standard Equipment: 4.2-liter V6 engine; dual-zone air conditioning; six-way power driver's seat, windows, locks and mirrors; second-row fold-and-tumble captain's chairs; fold-in-floor third-row seat; power sliding doors; remote keyless entry and keyless entry keypad; cruise control; roof rails; privacy glass; five-spoke aluminum sport wheels; leather-wrapped steering wheel with built-in audio controls; cornering lamps; overhead console with compass and outside temperature display; AM/FM stereo with cassette, CD player and rear seat audio controls; fog lamps; tire-pressure monitoring system; floor mats

Options as Tested: Active Safety Package I and II ($750) includes AdvanceTrac electronic stability control, traction control, panic brake assist, and reverse sensing system; Safety Canopy side air curtain with rollover sensor plus front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags ($695); self-sealing tires ($280); leather upholstery first and second row, third row vinyl ($890); 6-disc CD changer ($225); Class II Trailer Tow Package II ($335); power liftgate ($400); power sliding doors ($900); power front passenger seat ($305); floor console ($150); Cargo Management System ($125); rear cargo net ($25)

Destination Charge: 685

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 201 @ 4250

Torque: 263 @ 3650

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 17/23

Wheelbase: 120.8 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 201.0/76.6/68.8 inches

Track Front/Rear: 64.3/62.8 inches

Turning Cycle: 40.0 feet

Seating Capacity: 7 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.9/58.4/40.7 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 40.1/66.4/38.0 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.2/48.1/34.1 inches

Trunk Volume: 130.6 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: inches

Curb Weight: 4275 pounds

Towing Capacity: 3250 pounds

Tires: 215/56R16 self sealing

Brakes: disc/disc w ABS and Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 26 Gallons