The Ford Flex is one of the most useful and practical family vehicles on the market.
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The Ford Flex is one of the most useful and practical family vehicles on the market. Its unique design perfectly coordinates a modern feel with the old-school wagon vibe. It has a roomy and comfortable cabin complete with third-row adult-friendly seating, well-balanced ride and handling qualities, and a wide variety of customizable options. The Ford Flex’s inherent utility, versatility, and loads of high-tech gadgets appeal to consumers who are looking for a practical design with recreational flair. Seating up to seven with room to spare, the Ford Flex provides nearly as much passenger space and seating/cargo ?exibility as a minivan but eliminates the stigma with a hip and stylish design. Customers enjoy a comfortable ride with responsive steering and excellent stability on the open road.
Ford Flex Available Trims
SE
SALT
LIMITED
Ford Flex Trims
SE
The Ford Flex SE comes standard with a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 287 horsepower and 254 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive and six-speed automatic transmission are standard. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 18 mpg city, 25 mpg, highway, and 20 mpg combined with front-wheel drive. The base SE comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, rear privacy glass, rear parking sensors, cruise control, keypad entry, air-conditioning, a six-way power driver seat, a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a 60/40-split second-row seat, a 4.2-inch central display screen, voice controls for phone and audio, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, USB port and auxiliary audio jack.
SALT
Stepping up from the base model, the Ford Flex SEL adds 18-inch wheels, heated mirrors, fog lights, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, an eight-way power driver seat, a six-way power front passenger seat and satellite radio. Also included is the MyFord Touch electronics interface, which includes an 8-inch central touchscreen, two multifunction secondary displays in the gauge cluster, enhanced steering-wheel controls, enhanced Ford Sync features, two USB ports, an SD card reader, an audio/video input jack, and optional navigation system. The SEL offers an optional all-wheel-drive that gets an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined.
LIMITED
The Ford Flex Limited trim builds upon the features of the SEL and adds 19-inch wheels, additional chrome/satin aluminum accents, xenon headlights, LED taillights, rain-sensing wipers, keyless ignition/entry, a navigation system and a 12-speaker Sony sound system with HD radio. Also optional are roof side rails, second-row in?atable seatbelts, and sliding and reclining second-row captain chairs with a center console. The Limited also offers an optional all-wheel-drive that gets an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined.
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MPG-o-Matic Ford Flex Review Summary: The 2009 Ford Flex nearly defies description. As a brilliant alternative to SUVs and minivans, the Flex represents a rebirth of the great American station wagon with the comforts of a spacious limousine.
Available in both all-wheel- (AWD) and front-wheel-drive (FWD) configurations, the Ford Flex breaks new ground in the seven-seat people mover category. It’s not an SUV, it’s not a minivan, and it’s not like any crossover you’ve ever seen before.
While the Ford Flex competes with a range of seven-seat crossovers and SUVs, there’s nothing currently on the market that provides direct competition. With the Flex, Ford has created an entirely new segment.
Under the hood, the Flex is equipped with a 3.5 liter V6 engine, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, with the V6 producing 262 horsepower (HP) and 248 foot pounds of torque.
The official gas mileage estimates for the 2009 Ford Flex are 17 city / 24 highway miles per gallon (MPG) for the FWD version and 16/22 for the AWD version.
In hundreds of miles of driving, we cruised past the official estimates with our two-tone FWD Flex test unit, scoring an average of 28.1 MPG on the Interstate highway, with 23.4 MPG combined. Test period temperatures ranged from the thirties through fifties, with freeway speeds between 60 and 75 miles per hour (MPH). The Flex soaks up the open road effortlessly and responds well to light footed freeway driving.
The Flex provides both an average MPG monitor and Ford’s standard real-time MPG display. We were able to achieve our fuel economy results by keeping a watchful eye on the real-time bar-graph display, and a light touch on the accelerator.
It’s all about knowing when to let off. As always, the greater distance you can drive with your foot completely off the pedal, the better your mileage results. Once you learn how to maximize the number of bars, the game is yours.
While the Flex is no sports car, it holds its own on the back roads, without the typical plow you might expect in a vehicle this large.
As distinctively designed as the exterior might be, it’s the Flex’s interior that’s responsible for winning a growing legion of fans. My family described the Flex’s interior as both cavernous and limo-like, if a limo was like a private jet. The Flex is made for big folks, with the front and center rows providing a remarkable amount of legroom and headroom. The third row readily holds two full grown adults, as long as they’re under six feet or so and limber enough to climb in and out. Fold flat seating provides ample cargo room.
The Flex is a showcase for Ford’s high-tech interior touches. Color changeable LED ambient lighting sets the mood. Steering wheel controls and center console mounted USB iPod integration are provided with the Microsoft Sync audio system.
Convenience and comfort abounds. Flex families are all powered up, with four 12V outlets: one in the console, one tucked away in the base of the dash, one back in the hatch, and one in the center row. The center row also has its own HVAC controls and an 110V outlet. Ceiling mounted ducting brings heat and A/C to all three rows.
All-in-all, we found the Flex to be a fun and remarkably comfortable alternative to the typical SUV, CUV, or minivan. If you need to haul a flock, there’s nothing quite like it.
Fuel requirements: Regular-grade gasoline.
Assembly/Parts Content: The Ford Flex is built in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, with 80% of the sheet metal produced at Ford’s Buffalo, NY Stamping Plant.
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3 thoughts on “Ford Flex MPG Review”
Thanks, Dan. We think the Flex is pretty special too. This is probably one of the greatest examples of why we’re asking people to get out there and Drive One – you’ll be completely surprised and likely impressed with what Ford is making these days.
Scott Monty
Global Digital Communications
Ford Motor Company
Tired of driving minivans, I was on the verge of buying an Acura 7 seater when I saw a picture of a Flex – just a picture – and decided that I should take a look at it.
Once my dealer got one in, I looked and got hooked… by the exterior styling, the interior comfort and the obvious quality of the build.
I haven’t owned a North American car in many years, but I bought a Flex and I love it. Two months later I still love it. And I’m not the kind of guy who loves vehicles.
Good job Ford. You changed my way of thinking.
I bought a flex in sept. Just turned 10k. I’m using it as a taxicab. Be advised: I get between 12-13 mpg in the city of Honolulu , Hawaii.
