2004-07 Ford Freestar

Neither Freestar nor Monterey can match such rivals as Honda Odyssey or Dodge Caravan for driving enjoyment, or Toyota Sienna for refinement. An aging basic design mars their overall appeal. On [...]

This Recommended choice excels as a family wagon. It leaves off-roading and serious towing to truck-type SUVs, providing instead utility, space, and comfort that match any rival--and some [...]

The Five Hundred earns high marks for its generous passenger and cargo space, a take-charge driving position, good road manners, and available all-wheel drive. Engine choice is limited to a [...]

By any name, these compact SUVs are solid, spacious, practical, and pleasant enough to drive. In 2005-06, they ranked as Best Buys. Competitive new-car pricing has made them high-value [...]

Like Mercury's slightly more upscale Mountaineer, Explorer is a more-than-competent overall performer with an outstanding array of available useful features: V8 power, seven-passenger seating, [...]

Focus is fun to drive in any form, but especially in enthusiast-oriented ST trim. Though it's not as refined as a Volkswagen Jetta or as outright sporty as Mazda 3, Focus measures up well [...]

Redesigning for 2007 put the Sport Trac in step with its parent SUV for performance and refinement, plus key safety features such as the standard antiskid system and available curtain side [...]

Fusion and its Milan near-twin target the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, matching those perennial Best Buys in space and interior design. Road manners leave little to be desired, though engine [...]

Focus feels dated and less refined compared with such cars as the Honda Civic and Nissan Versa. The versatile hatchback and wagon that made Focus stand out were dropped as part of the 2008 [...]

The 2008 Taurus makeover fixed most of the old Five Hundred's relatively few defects. Somewhat more refined than its predecessor, Taurus now offers fine acceleration, good fuel economy, and [...]