What was the last Ford minivan?
The last Ford minivan produced for the U.S. market was the 2007 Ford Freestar, marking the end of Ford’s traditional minivan lineup in North America. Since then, Ford has focused on SUVs, crossovers, and larger vans for commercial use. Globally, Ford continues to offer MPVs in Europe, such as Galaxy and S-Max, where the minivan category remains more common.
Ford's US minivan era
Below is a concise timeline of Ford’s passenger minivans in the United States, showing what preceded the Freestar and why the brand shifted away from the segment in North America.
- Ford Windstar (1995–2003) — the original front-wheel-drive minivan that Ford marketed as a family mover, later refreshed but ultimately replaced in the lineup.
- Ford Freestar (2004–2007) — the final U.S. minivan badge from Ford; production ended after the 2007 model year, with no direct replacement in the U.S. market.
In summary, the Freestar stands as the last Ford minivan sold in the United States, and Ford did not revive a traditional minivan nameplate in that market afterward.
Global perspective: Europe and other markets
Ford’s approach differs by region. While the U.S. market moved away from minivans, Ford Europe continues to offer MPVs (often labeled as minivans there) such as Galaxy and S-Max, along with Tourneo variants designed for families and commercial use.
Current European MPVs
These models illustrate Ford’s ongoing European strategy for high-capacity, multi-purpose vehicles that prioritize practicality and interior flexibility.
- Galaxy — a large European MPV designed for family transport, sharing platforms with other Ford models.
- S-Max — a sportier MPV aimed at a balance of driving dynamics and seating versatility.
- Tourneo (including Tourneo Custom) — a family- and business-oriented MPV family built on shared commercial van platforms.
In Europe, these vehicles represent Ford’s current approach to the minivan/MPV segment, distinct from Ford’s North American strategy.
Summary
The last Ford minivan in the United States was the Freestar, produced from 2004 to 2007. Since then, Ford has not offered a traditional minivan in the U.S., pivoting to SUVs, crossovers, and vans for commercial use. Globally, Ford maintains MPV options in Europe, with Galaxy and S-Max continuing as the region’s primary minivan-style models. Market differences mean “the last Ford minivan” depends on the region you’re asking about.
