Ford Flex

Ford Flex
2010 Ford Flex Limited
Overview
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
ProductionJune 3, 2008–2018
Model years2009–2019
AssemblyCanada: Oakville, Ontario (Oakville Assembly)
DesignerPeter Horbury
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size crossover SUV
Body style4-door SUV
LayoutFF layout / AWD layout
PlatformFord D4 platform
RelatedFord Explorer (2011-2019)
Ford Taurus (sixth generation)
Ford Taurus (fifth generation)
Lincoln MKS
Lincoln MKT
Powertrain
Engine3.5 L Duratec V6
3.5 L EcoBoost V6
Transmission6-speed 6F50 automatic
6-speed 6F55 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase117.9 in (2,995 mm)
Length201.8 in (5,126 mm)
Width75.9 in (1,928 mm)
Height68 in (1,727 mm)
Curb weight4468 lb. (FWD)
4640 lb. (AWD)
Chronology
PredecessorFord Taurus X/Ford Freestyle
Ford Freestar
Mercury Monterey

The Ford Flex was a full size crossover SUV. It was made by Ford Motor Company. Its styling was based on the concept of the Ford Fairlane. The vehicle was launched in 2007 at the New York International Auto Show.

In 2008, it replaced the Ford Taurus X/Ford Freestyle, the Ford Freestar and its sibling, the Mercury Monterey.

In 2013, it was improved. It had a new bonnet, new grille, new headlights, new rear lights and new front and rear bumpers

In 2018, Ford discontinued the Flex after the 2019 year model without a replacement.

Sales in the United States

Year Sales
2008 14,457
2009 38,717
2010 34,227
2011 27,428
2012 28,224
2013 25,953
2014 23,822
2015 19,570
2016 22,668
2017 22,389
2018 20,308
2019 24,484
2020 4,848
Total 307,145

References

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  2. ↑ Kelly, Kevin M. (June 2008). "Richard Gresens: from trains, planes and … vacuum cleaners: the designer of the Ford Flex finds influence in some unexpected places". Automotive Design & Production. Archived from the original on November 25, 2009. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
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  4. ↑ "F-SERIES DRIVES FORD TO HIGHER MARKET SHARE FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE MONTH" (PDF) (Press release). Ford. January 5, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 6, 2009. Retrieved October 26, 2010.
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  11. ↑ "North America Sales 2015" (PDF). media.ford.com. 2016. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
  12. ↑ "North America Sales 2016" (PDF). media.ford.com. 2017. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
  13. ↑ "North America Sales 2017" (PDF). media.ford.com. 2018. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
  14. ↑ "North America Sales 2018" (PDF). media.ford.com. 2019. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
  15. ↑ "North America Sales 2019" (PDF). media.ford.com. 2020. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
  16. ↑ "North America Sales 2020" (PDF). media.ford.com. 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-18.