The Ford Freda was a
badge engineered version of the 8-seater
Mazda Bongo Friendee minivan, introduced to the Japanese partner home market by U.S. automaker
Ford in 1995.
Most examples of this vehicle are automatics (there are a few manual versions) and are available in 2WD (SGL3) and 4WD (SGL5) versions. 2.5 turbodiesels are common in
Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asia, Asian mainland, it is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea ...
, although V6 petrol engines have existed. Later models (after 1999) have different shapes and engines.
Air conditioning
Air conditioning, often abbreviated as A/C (US) or air con (UK), is the process of removing heat from an enclosed space to achieve a more comfortable interior temperature, and in some cases, also controlling the humidity of internal air. Air c ...
(often with
climate control) and electronic blinds are fitted as standard.
Camping versions
Some Bongo Friendee/Ford Freda models have Mazda factory-fitted kitchen units, but many others are imported and converted to
camper vans in the United Kingdom. All have fold-down seats downstairs to make a double bed, and on many models, there is also an elevating roof where you can sleep two more. Flat-top versions (or "Bongolows") are also available.
External links
Technical Information and Specifications
References
{{reflist
Freda
Minivans
Rear-wheel-drive vehicles
Cars introduced in 1995