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Ford Flex

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 71% Detailed ratings

Price $32,649 – $46,449 Payments

Fuel consumption 10.2 – 15.7 L/100km

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Marching to the beat of its own drum, the Flex is a versatile vehicle able to accommodate up to seven passengers in a nice, roomy cabin. Powered by a 3.5-litre V6 (287 horsepower) or, on option in the Limited version, a twin-turbo 3.5-litre V6 (365 horsepower), the Flex can tow up to 2041 kilograms (4500 pounds). Options include all-wheel drive, Active Park Assist, a panoramic sunroof and an entertainment system for the back seats.

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2013 Ford Flex SEL: Unconventional Crossover Is A Resounding Success

One of the best things about the crossover segment is the freedom that it gives to vehicle designers. With no 'traditions' to follow or taboos to worry about breaking, as long as an automobile meets its passenger and cargo-carrying goals, it can present prospective buyers with any shape that its …May 22, 2013

2013 Ford Flex proves flexible

When the Flex first broke on to the scene in 2008, I recall sitting at the press junket in Santa Monica and thinking to myself that although the vehicle may have made all the sense in the world, I just couldn't come to terms with the name. Billed (at least …July 12, 2012

2013 Ford Flex: Refinement of the "roadtripper"

When Ford introduced the Flex at various American auto shows a couple of years ago, people started to wonder what was up with the Dearborn-based automaker. After all, this new vehicle’s bold design was not unanimously popular – to the extent that many feared for this unusual crossover’s future. Fortunately, …April 7, 2012

Flexing or Flexible: The 2009 Ford Flex

Alan Mulally is, quite honestly, the best thing to happen to Ford since their creation of the assembly line. Having seemingly taken the once-ailing manufacturer from struggling to keep up with Chrysler and GM to a proud position as the sole Detroit-based manufacturer to reject US government loans, his strategy …May 27, 2009

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Confirmed: Ford Flex Production is Winding Down

The writing was on the wall for the uniquely styled and highly accommodating Ford Flex . Production of its first and only generation, which is 11 years old, is now winding down at the Oakville assembly plant in Ontario, the company has announced. With 2,418 units sold in Canada through …October 28, 2019

Ford Announces Four More Recalls in Canada

Ford has just issued four safety recalls including three for North America and another one for Canada only. The largest recall affects approximately 1.2 million 2011-2017 Ford Explorer SUVs in the United States and around 28,000 in Canada. Units that are exposed to frequent full rear suspension articulation (jounce and …June 12, 2019

Indian Workplace Violence Leads to Idling Ford Plant

A recent altercation between Indian labourers and management in an auto parts plants has left Ford’s crossover plant idle. After persistent troubles and issues involving fired labourers and a striking work force, it came to blows as the striking workforce marched towards a group of men acting “at the behest” …October 27, 2009

Ford Flex Named 2009 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year

In an early morning press conference at the opening of the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, the Ford Flex was declared the 2009 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The Ford Flex was chosen over three other "best new" category winners …February 11, 2009

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The Car Guide rating 71%

Pros

Quite spacious
Unique design for an SUV
Lots of available features

Cons

Excessive fuel consumption
Limited version is too expensive
Ageing cabin design

Fuel economy	4/10
Reliability	6/10
Safety	9/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	7/10

What's new in 2019

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Recalls

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October 24, 2025
Visual System
December 20, 2024

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