Hi, I am a first time forum participant. Could someone help me answer the following question?

What is a "Freedom Edition" for a 2000 Jeep Cherokee?

I am considering buying a 2000 Jeep Cherokee 4X4 Freedom Edition. I have learned that in 2000, 165,590 Jeep Cherokees were produced, but only 2,821 of that year were designated "Freedom" Editions. What does this mean? Is this good or bad? I don't know much about Jeeps, but I have always admired the clean, simple, rugged, "old school" body style of the original Cherokee and have heard great things about the rock sold drive train. Thank you for your help!

 

The Jeep® brand used the January 2003 North American International Auto Show to debut the limited-production line of 'Freedom Edition' Jeep Wrangler, Liberty and Grand Cherokee vehicles with unique exterior features and popular options. A version of the Freedom Edition Jeep line will also be available outside the United States as the Rocky Mountain Edition in Canada, and the Red River Edition outside North America.
Building on the recently introduced 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Freedom Edition features a silver front fascia accent, bright silver roof rack and tubular side rails and chrome tow hooks. Complementing the exterior, outlined white letter P235/65R17 Goodyear Wrangler SR-A all-terrain tires mount on 17-inch graphite painted cast aluminum wheels.
Inside, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition has MicroTech instrument panel accents, Dark Slate Gray cloth seating, front floor slush mats and a molded cargo tray.
This model is available with the award-winning High-Output 4.7-liter Power Tech™ V-8 engine pumping out 265 horsepower (198 kW) at 5,100 rpm, and 325 lb.-ft (447 Nm) of torque at 3,600 rpm. A 4.0-liter Power Tech I-6 engine is standard. Available in both two- and four-wheel drive, four-wheel drive models come standard with the Selec-Trac® full-time four-wheel drive system.
Production started March 10, 2003. The first models arrived in dealerships at the end of March.

Freedom Edition unique features:

• Silver front fascia accent
• Tubular side rails (Radiant Silver Metallic)
• 17-inch Rogue graphite-painted cast aluminum wheels
• MicroTech instrument panel accents (similar to carbon fiber style)
• Heavy-duty suspension with gas shocks & Up Country Springs
• Bright silver roof rack
• Front floor slush mats
• Molded cargo tray
• Freedom Edition badging

Freedom Edition additional features:

• 4.0L I-6 engine - standard
• 4.7L HO Engine - optional
• Available in 2WD and 4WD versions
• Selec-Trac® full-time four-wheel drive system is standard on 4WD models
• Electroluminescent gauges (optional; black-face)
• Body-color grille
• Chrome tow hooks
• Outlined white letter P235/65R17 Goodyear Wrangler SR-A all-terrain tires
• Dark Slate Gray cloth seating

 

all of that is for 2003 and his is a 2000

now dont know a whole lot about the freedoms but they are are rare in fact i havnt ever seen one probally just had some different interior and exterior trim options but its still a cherokee so its still a great vehicle

 

just looked up a 2000, i see your delema, no info that i could find. sounds like its a rare find.

 

go for its a freedom there cool

 

I think the main thing was 16" limited edition wheel, slightly different interior design, label and I believe the upcountry suspension package...That's what I seem to remember..

 

I know this is an old thread but I ordered my 2004 Freedom Edition in April of 2003. It is Metallic Blue Pearl Coat with the 4.7 HO option, tow pkg. and hd suspension and has been a great vehicle to date with very few issues. I have had only 2 recall warranty claims 1st being the rear diff vent tube leaked and the 2nd having an ac condensation issue leaking on the passenger side. The issues were promptly corrected by the dealer and other than that this Jeep has been nothing short of amazing. The mpg is acceptable with the 4.7 HO (combined avg. 18.7 with 373 gears for towing) at today's gas prices and the ride is great for a full time 4x4 with HD suspension.

 

Forgot to mention it came standard with the Quadra-Trac II full time 4x4.

No worries though and welcome to the forum, glad to have ya here. Make you self at home and check out the Grand Cherokee section as well..

 

Yours is a Grand Cherokee this section talks about the Cherokees so a completely different rig..

 

sorry--just got a little excited-after all it's a jeep thing--
take care

 

No worries bud it happens.. Just don't be a stranger around these parts..

 

Hello fellow Jeeper!
Yes you are right as far as I have found also. I too own a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Freedom. As far as I can tell the only difference from a Sport is that it has a chrome grill and no moldings and the fender flares are black not painted. I have the window sticker and a couple things include the package one being the chrome grill. Mine was bought new and completly worked over from American Expedition Vehicles in Montana. I was told they made only a hand full of Cherokee's and moved on with the TJs and other Jeeps since Jeep was not to make the XJ after 2001.
Hope this helps!

 

my freedom, rare but nothing special...

 

To the Op, nothing worth paying any extra for. Its an apperance package, nothing performance related. HTH.

See this:

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/c...dition-139722/

 

I picked up the engine and t-case skid plates from one. Too bad the people at the wrecking yard set it down on its gas tank skid , bent beyond repair.