2007-02-28 16:27:55 · 4 answers · asked by edu143 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
I think the problem in answering your question is that all of the newer cars that are using the CVT are untested over long usage with the exception of Nissan .. They have made the Murano for some years and I think are ahead of the curve on the new CVTs.. I would be hesitant.. and also I would avoid the weak auto trans in the Ford Escape V6 ..... P.S. I am not ragging on Ford.. I drive a Ford Focus automatic hatch back and love it.. 30+ mpg on the highway..
2007-02-28 18:17:17 · answer #1 · answered by the_buccaru 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I haven't heard a high incident rate with the vehicle, if anything, the vehicle ranks near the top in reliability so far. Now Nissan is introducing some CVT's, in some of their mainstream vehicles which also seem to be of no issue.
If you love the Freestyle, and are concerned about the CVT, the Freestyle gets redone for 2008, and a name change. "Taurus X" which will have a more powerful 3.5L DOHV Duratec V6, with 260HP+ and a 6 speed automatic.
2007-03-01 11:04:02 · answer #2 · answered by A A 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can't say that I've heard of any problems with them. I have driven one with it and it may take some getting used to. I keep waiting for the thing to shift and the engine to rev up, but of course, it didn't. I just went faster and faster until I let up on the gas.
2007-03-01 01:29:13 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would start by checking Ford's stock prices. That should get you started. Good luck!!
2007-03-01 00:32:17 · answer #4 · answered by matchiowa 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋