I finally got my Flex, 5 years ago, it's awesome, and I'm ready to get another one. They are the closest thing to a Chevrolet Nomad without all the problems of a vintage car. I can't believe they want to discontinue this model. They are so efficient, comfortable, fun to drive, and everything works beautifully on them.
My 2010 Ford Taurus was at the dealership for service , and there shuttle was a Ford Flex . I was sold after a short trip from my dealership to my home , and traded my 2010 Taurus for a 2013 Ford Flex. It is awesome smooth ride and options are great !
I rented a 2013 Flex this weekend because my own vehicle was in the shop. I am strongly considering trading my car in for this next year. It looks boxy on the outside but it drives great and has alot of room . The front seats are huge.
The first one I saw was in a parking lot about a year ago and I thought "what a cool looking car." I like the look and they seem very practical, especially for families with kids. I've seen a lot of them on the road and I give Ford credit for an innovative and attractive design. I hope they sell a lot of them.
My wife and I picked up a nice preowned 2014 Flex last week. It's just the base model but is still very nicely equipped and drives like a dream. Tuxedo black with a black interior, just under 97000 miles on the clock, and it was priced at less than $13000. Ford should have produced a commercial version of this vehicle in a panel van configuration as the low stance, more than adequate headroom for even very tall individuals, ease of entry and exit, and huge cargo area would have made it a really nice in town delivery vehicle. we've had ours for just under a week but love it so far.
I just got a ford flex as my first car it is so amazing I love it and it is big enough to carry all of my stuff to the collage dorm room so I can learn to be a doctor
I have the top of the line 2012 Titanium modle Ecoboost , i had the 2009 Taurus X love them , Flex has more room i love it , that power that car puts out is grate
When I was in this car, the second row was spacious and the cloth seats felt durable. Also wind noise was very low and road noise was low but I felt bumps more then I would like to.
You did not offend me. Sorry for the awful joke. Yea, I like the Flex. It's basically "A Hummer for Kids!" lol it's wicked boxy and quite luxurious, with a long list of options and a somewhat long list of standard features (air conditioning with dual-zone climate controls, cruise control, power windows, power door locks, privacy glass, and more). It's a good SUV. Options include a power liftgate, navigation system, voice command, DVD entertainment system, premium sound system, and digital media
If you are old enough to remember when things were made in America and you have fond memories of choking on cigarette smoke while on the way to sunday church in the back of your dad's old station wagon, we think you'll appreciate the ford flex.
That's funny and it reminded my, folks never got a station wagon until all us kids were married and on our own. He loved it and kept kicking himself for not getting one when we were little.
I've had my 2012 Ford Flex for 23 months and 21300 miles. I absolutely love this vehicle. My last two cars were Lincoln Towncars. The Flex rides nearly as well. I wish for more padding in my heated SEL cloth seat. I guess the Lincolns have spoiled me there. I've had more compliments on this car than any before, with strangers questioning my opinion as they decide on buying. Power from the 3.5 V6 without the Ecoboost is awesome. I've no clue why I'd need more power. Back seat legroom is without equal. I find the view to be excellent without blind spot issues. The SYNC is great. I do most of my driving in town and still average 19 MPG. I tow a boat and a motorcycle, (not together), with absolutely no problems. Last week I was lot browsing, thinking of my next Flex. The prices have gone up. I saw one for $56,000+! Now I'm in love all over again with my 2012. I strongly recommend this for anyone who wants versatility and comfort.
How do know that Ford won't have a better resale value than Honda in the future? You don't know what the future will bring. Nobody thought the Camry would ever leave the the #1 spot in reliability. But it has. Ford is in a good spot future wise to catch the imports. A Much better spot than GM and Chrysler. The Fusion hybrid is more advanced than Honda and Toyota's Hybrids. That's a good start.
Yes I heard that too. Jim's gets 21 mpg, Sherika's gets 19mpg, and Bubba's gets 18mpg (He's a big boy tho). I think that covers all of them that have been sold...
The Freelander is fine. They still make it. But it's called the LR2 here in the US. There's nothing wrong with them. It's actually a great platform overall. And they charge high prices because they are worth it. H2s were priced expensive because of all the specialty parts and it's superb drivetrain. It was essentially a custom frame and was the first use of GM's 6.0L V8 which was designed specifically for it. There were reasons for it's price.
gogetyourownshellshog, Ilike your name, and your sense of humor...some folks get on here and can't take a good ribbing...I agree with you thoguh, looking through a telescope while driving sounds dangerous...
what are they talking about? The third row is fine; I'm 6'4, and even I have enough room back there! Other than that, this video is right on the money!
@cmh316 I am speaking from experience.. Ive owned 2 fords, first a mustang 2008 then a 2009 Flex. Both were JOKES. I bought the mustang NEW and in 9 months it had rust at the door jams and at the edge of the trunk. Then I traded to a Flex and it was a nightmare. over 2,200 out of my pocket for items not covered under their "warranty". Yet when I purchased my Traverse recently I havent had any issues what-so-ever. Also the build quality is far superior to fords. Cant fill voids with FOAM. LOL!!!
@@LCdic09 I no longer have my Traverse as it had 170K+ miles on it. The resale/retail value was a joke. But I didn't have any mechanical issues besides the basics.. Fluids, Batteries, Tires and I did have to replace the fuel pump. Other than that my Traverse was great. But now I have a 20' Acadia.. Fingers crossed
@@v.l.3553 It's cool that you are still around after all these years. Well, I guess you got fortunate with that one. Ok, good luck with the Acadia too. I check back in another 10 years to see how it went 😃
"access to the third row is not as simple as the Chevrolet Traverse due to the somewhat difficuilt second row mechanism".... LOL I think she just wanted to say something bad about it...I think this is the best Ford has made in the last decade including their new re-designed Taurus cuz whoever thought a Taurus would ever look like how it looks now LMAO....
I like the retro styling and features, but would wait for the 2010 EcoBoost V6 which will have much more HP and torque without a reduction in fuel economy compared to the current engine. I only wish that Ford would offer the EcoBoost without AWD.
What's GM got in this class to go up against the Flex? NOTHING...And can't figure why they're going out of business. Ford has better products planned for future...Including a F-150 diesel, the 1st in it's class.
I think Chrysler did worst than Ford in that survey flykyte143...Ford has been improving since 1997. The new Ford Fusion did just as good as Honda and Toyota. Also you can't say a whole car co. is bad because of a few bad models. Toyota is the 1 who is slipping, the Scion and Yaris were complete junk. The new Focus and Fusion did very good in long term reliability. Ford is under new management that will get the CO. back to Henry Ford's vision of reliability and affordability.
Read what i said Noob. I said Ford will have the 1st diesel in the F-150 class. I'm not talking about HD pickups. Neither GM or Dodge will have a diesel in the F-150's class.
my friend has one, its totally useless offroad with the super long wheelbase and approach angle. its even FWD (with AWD being an option) but doesn't split 50/50
@TheNewMrCool lol yea i just noticed it was about a year ago, sorry it was the top comment....but yea your right everybody has different taste. And style is the future my man either u wanna stand out from the crowd or u just want to blend in, i prefer standing out with the stylish cars but like u said everybody has there opinion.
Someone said this comment is this true until the water pump goes out (if you have the 3.5) and if you catch it in time before it destroys your engine by dumping coolant into the engine oil. And if you catch it in time, you have to practically pull the engine to replace it. Ours went out on vacation. 1500 to replace a water pump.
I don't know for certain, but history is the best judge, plus the companies themselves...Honda still offers good lease rates, while the US cars finance arms have stopped all leasing, due to the low predicted resale values. Your comment about the Scion is not accurate. I own a tC, and an xB, and they both were value priced, and have held up well. Their resale value is still good too, because they get good mileage. Ford IS in the best place to catch imports, as long as they remember they r behind
With the new look Edge and Explorer, I don't see Ford keeping the Flex around much longer. The Flex maybe the one that suffers in terms of Ford and its Trucks, Crossovers, and SUV's.
I didn't see it coming when they cancelled the Flex. I know some people didn't like it and theirs had problems. I have not had a problem with my Flex It's a 2015, I keep up with oil changes, and fluids and it has not required anything else. I did put an after market back up warning horn on it. For some reason people just can see the back up lights. Or else they don' know what they are. My rear bumper got side swiped backing up from between a Suburban and an Escalade. Wiped out the Toyota rental car by guy from Scotland.
coming to an inner-urban funeral home near it's target audience...who needs a hearse with rear doors that need 28 inches to open fully, and has a 74 foot turning radius.?
My mom actually wanted one of these back in the day to replace her 2001 Mercedes-Benz C240, but instead she ended up getting a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country instead, and 7 years from then, she sold that and bought a 2015 Toyota Prius, and in a little while, she’s trading that in for a 2018 Jeep Renegade as my first car
Absolutely HATE the styling but hey, its an opinion not fact. Plus the kind of people who drive them arounf where I live doesnt help it's desirability in my family!! We want a Highlander or Traverse to replace our thirsty Sequoia but cant afford to do so! :(
Why would you need a telescoping wheel? You should have your eyes close to the road instesd of the wheel. OH AN FORDS THE BEST. THATS WHY THEY WHERE THE FIRST CAR COMPANY AROUND!!!!!
Absolutely HATE the styling but hey, its an opinion not fact. Plus the kind of people who drive them arounf where I live doesnt help it's desirability in my family!! We want a Highlander or Traverse to replace our thirsty Sequoia but cant afford to do so! :( Also, Ford jsut completely made the Flex useless by offering the much better Explorer!
Don’t know why either maybe because it’s a ford but I like a Ford I own a flex and it drives incredible and most importantly it’s reliable and people still turn there heads looking at this piece of art 😎
Range Rover has never been a shitty quality model. They are notorious for the older engines being unreliable. But new ones are much better. Do some research.
I finally got my Flex, 5 years ago, it's awesome, and I'm ready to get another one. They are the closest thing to a Chevrolet Nomad without all the problems of a vintage car. I can't believe they want to discontinue this model. They are so efficient, comfortable, fun to drive, and everything works beautifully on them.
you "voice your desire" in a very weird way :/
@@Leos74 Thank you.
Is it good on gas?
I have an SEL. We've taken it on two cross-country family trip (with the dog). Its really been a great car so far!
My 2010 Ford Taurus was at the dealership for service , and there shuttle was a Ford Flex . I was sold after a short trip from my dealership to my home , and traded my 2010 Taurus for a 2013 Ford Flex. It is awesome smooth ride and options are great !
I rented a 2013 Flex this weekend because my own vehicle was in the shop. I am strongly considering trading my car in for this next year. It looks boxy on the outside but it drives great and has alot of room . The front seats are huge.
The first one I saw was in a parking lot about a year ago and I thought "what a cool looking car." I like the look and they seem very practical, especially for families with kids. I've seen a lot of them on the road and I give Ford credit for an innovative and attractive design. I hope they sell a lot of them.
My wife and I picked up a nice preowned 2014 Flex last week. It's just the base model but is still very nicely equipped and drives like a dream. Tuxedo black with a black interior, just under 97000 miles on the clock, and it was priced at less than $13000. Ford should have produced a commercial version of this vehicle in a panel van configuration as the low stance, more than adequate headroom for even very tall individuals, ease of entry and exit, and huge cargo area would have made it a really nice in town delivery vehicle. we've had ours for just under a week but love it so far.
Just got one...I am so thankful
I am getting this as my first car
Yo same
sorry
I just got a ford flex as my first car it is so amazing I love it and it is big enough to carry all of my stuff to the collage dorm room so I can learn to be a doctor
college correct spelling
I have the top of the line 2012 Titanium modle Ecoboost , i had the 2009 Taurus X love them , Flex has more room i love it , that power that car puts out is grate
When I was in this car, the second row was spacious and the cloth seats felt durable. Also wind noise was very low and road noise was low but I felt bumps more then I would like to.
You did not offend me. Sorry for the awful joke.
Yea, I like the Flex. It's basically "A Hummer for Kids!" lol it's wicked boxy and quite luxurious, with a long list of options and a somewhat long list of standard features (air conditioning with dual-zone climate controls, cruise control, power windows, power door locks, privacy glass, and more). It's a good SUV. Options include a power liftgate, navigation system, voice command, DVD entertainment system, premium sound system, and digital media
If you are old enough to remember when things were made in America and you have fond memories of choking on cigarette smoke while on the way to sunday church in the back of your dad's old station wagon, we think you'll appreciate the ford flex.
That's funny and it reminded my, folks never got a station wagon until all us kids were married and on our own. He loved it and kept kicking himself for not getting one when we were little.
same problem with my ford Windstar..which this FLEX was supposed to replace.
I've had my 2012 Ford Flex for 23 months and 21300 miles. I absolutely love this vehicle. My last two cars were Lincoln Towncars. The Flex rides nearly as well. I wish for more padding in my heated SEL cloth seat. I guess the Lincolns have spoiled me there. I've had more compliments on this car than any before, with strangers questioning my opinion as they decide on buying. Power from the 3.5 V6 without the Ecoboost is awesome. I've no clue why I'd need more power. Back seat legroom is without equal. I find the view to be excellent without blind spot issues. The SYNC is great. I do most of my driving in town and still average 19 MPG. I tow a boat and a motorcycle, (not together), with absolutely no problems. Last week I was lot browsing, thinking of my next Flex. The prices have gone up. I saw one for $56,000+! Now I'm in love all over again with my 2012. I strongly recommend this for anyone who wants versatility and comfort.
How is it now?
Are they pretty fast?
I will have one, one of these days.
hmmmm
@@Leos74 I did get one, and it's wonderful. I got it 5 years ago, and it is a good one. No problems and boy can it haul a lot of stuff.
@@violet2048 wow, did not expect an answer 😁
@@violet2048 Congrats! I see comments that say they'll get a certain car someday all the time. Nice to see someone actually make it happen.
@@Leos74 No, not really was just voicing my desire.
How do know that Ford won't have a better resale value than Honda in the future? You don't know what the future will bring. Nobody thought the Camry would ever leave the the #1 spot in reliability. But it has. Ford is in a good spot future wise to catch the imports. A Much better spot than GM and Chrysler. The Fusion hybrid is more advanced than Honda and Toyota's Hybrids. That's a good start.
I love the flex when I am older I am going to get one for my frost car and I like your video
it looks like a giant mini cooper... its the SUPER COOPER!
Yes I heard that too. Jim's gets 21 mpg, Sherika's gets 19mpg, and Bubba's gets 18mpg (He's a big boy tho). I think that covers all of them that have been sold...
The Freelander is fine. They still make it. But it's called the LR2 here in the US. There's nothing wrong with them. It's actually a great platform overall. And they charge high prices because they are worth it. H2s were priced expensive because of all the specialty parts and it's superb drivetrain. It was essentially a custom frame and was the first use of GM's 6.0L V8 which was designed specifically for it. There were reasons for it's price.
is this a review, or did they have someone from Ford come in and talk??
gogetyourownshellshog, Ilike your name, and your sense of humor...some folks get on here and can't take a good ribbing...I agree with you thoguh, looking through a telescope while driving sounds dangerous...
what are they talking about? The third row is fine; I'm 6'4, and even I have enough room back there! Other than that, this video is right on the money!
@cmh316 I am speaking from experience.. Ive owned 2 fords, first a mustang 2008 then a 2009 Flex. Both were JOKES. I bought the mustang NEW and in 9 months it had rust at the door jams and at the edge of the trunk. Then I traded to a Flex and it was a nightmare. over 2,200 out of my pocket for items not covered under their "warranty". Yet when I purchased my Traverse recently I havent had any issues what-so-ever. Also the build quality is far superior to fords. Cant fill voids with FOAM. LOL!!!
It's been a looooong time since you comented and I'm sure you got rid of the Traverse years ago, since they proved to be very unreliable
@@LCdic09 I no longer have my Traverse as it had 170K+ miles on it. The resale/retail value was a joke. But I didn't have any mechanical issues besides the basics.. Fluids, Batteries, Tires and I did have to replace the fuel pump. Other than that my Traverse was great. But now I have a 20' Acadia.. Fingers crossed
@@v.l.3553
It's cool that you are still around after all these years. Well, I guess you got fortunate with that one. Ok, good luck with the Acadia too. I check back in another 10 years to see how it went 😃
@JeremyFuhenstasser they used to own Land Rover and Jaguar until 2008. Now Tata motors in India owns them both.
This may be 240p, but I think she covered way more points than consumer reports
Im going to buy one soon!
"access to the third row is not as simple as the Chevrolet Traverse due to the somewhat difficuilt second row mechanism".... LOL I think she just wanted to say something bad about it...I think this is the best Ford has made in the last decade including their new re-designed Taurus cuz whoever thought a Taurus would ever look like how it looks now LMAO....
I like the retro styling and features, but would wait for the 2010 EcoBoost V6 which will have much more HP and torque without a reduction in fuel economy compared to the current engine. I only wish that Ford would offer the EcoBoost without AWD.
What's GM got in this class to go up against the Flex?
NOTHING...And can't figure why they're going out of business. Ford has better products planned for future...Including a F-150 diesel, the 1st in it's class.
debadged, matte white with black rims. nice.
Does this compete with the highlander and pilot
What was the numbers on the door that she checked with her fingers ?
If I had a family, I'd get one of these in all black and ride around in style.
If I had to get a minivan, though, I'd get an Odyssey.
I think they're sold about 30K units since inception a year ago...so much for the 100K unit sales target...
hows the 09 in -30 starts in a canadian winter?
It looks like a range rover but indeed it is a 'well built car.'
mine has 100,000 miles now and everything that has been wrong was under warranty(all little stuff) and I'm averaging 22+mpg
I see alot of them but then again I live right next to Motown.
yea..i also think that the for edge would be a great hybrid
21st century of the station wagon.
I GOTTA GET ONE!
I think Chrysler did worst than Ford in that survey
flykyte143...Ford has been improving since 1997. The new Ford Fusion did just as good as Honda and Toyota. Also you can't say a whole car co. is bad because of a few bad models. Toyota is the 1 who is slipping, the Scion and Yaris were complete junk. The new Focus and Fusion did very good in long term reliability. Ford is under new management that will get the CO. back to Henry Ford's vision of reliability and affordability.
some people love it. Some people hate it. Its overall a well built car.
Read what i said Noob. I said Ford will have the 1st diesel in the F-150 class. I'm not talking about HD pickups. Neither GM or Dodge will have a diesel in the F-150's class.
@MEEPIT030 i think you mean first gen scion xB
my friend has one, its totally useless offroad with the super long wheelbase and approach angle. its even FWD (with AWD being an option) but doesn't split 50/50
owned one with ecoboost. we love it but not impressive on gasoline.
@TheNewMrCool lol yea i just noticed it was about a year ago, sorry it was the top comment....but yea your right everybody has different taste. And style is the future my man either u wanna stand out from the crowd or u just want to blend in, i prefer standing out with the stylish cars but like u said everybody has there opinion.
im suprised this voice wasnt used to do the new fld...
Crossover and it is not an off road vehicle and will not impress off road but it depends on what kind of off road terrain it will be on. :)
Competitors for the Ford Flex include the Acura MDX, Buick Enclave, Honda Pilot and Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
love this car!
yes
I'm kidding lol. I was testing RUclips's reaction. The 2009 Flex gets 17 city, 24 highway. lol
yep
no they said in the start of the vid
I want this monster
Someone said this comment is this true
until the water pump goes out (if
you have the 3.5) and if you
catch it in time before it destroys
your engine by dumping coolant
into the engine oil. And if you
catch it in time, you have to
practically pull the engine to
replace it. Ours went out on
vacation. 1500 to replace a
water pump.
I don't know for certain, but history is the best judge, plus the companies themselves...Honda still offers good lease rates, while the US cars finance arms have stopped all leasing, due to the low predicted resale values. Your comment about the Scion is not accurate. I own a tC, and an xB, and they both were value priced, and have held up well. Their resale value is still good too, because they get good mileage. Ford IS in the best place to catch imports, as long as they remember they r behind
With the new look Edge and Explorer, I don't see Ford keeping the Flex around much longer. The Flex maybe the one that suffers in terms of Ford and its Trucks, Crossovers, and SUV's.
I didn't see it coming when they cancelled the Flex. I know some people didn't like it and theirs had problems. I have not had a problem with my Flex It's a 2015, I keep up with oil changes, and fluids and it has not required anything else. I did put an after market back up warning horn on it. For some reason people just can see the back up lights. Or else they don' know what they are. My rear bumper got side swiped backing up from between a Suburban and an Escalade. Wiped out the Toyota rental car by guy from Scotland.
Chevy Traverse competes with the Flex...I wouldn't buy either, but the Traverse has been getting good reviews.
i love Ford Flex
I have this car
sweet
this is my dream car. its so amazing, it makes me want to travel and camp and shit. damn.
Like the Haitians said in Bad boys 2, "You shot me you got me man!" Lol!
if I would be looking for a people carrier- I wouldn't for one moment be thinking about anything other then the flex.
@rhinogek gas IS oil
I like it
with its boxy shape and contrasting roof, it looks like a mini cooper on steroids! I shall call it the American Cooper! lol
Flooper.
To me this car reminds me of an evolved version of a Dodge magnum and a Ford Explorer
I thought it was more like a 1956 Chevy No mad.
coming to an inner-urban funeral home near it's target audience...who needs a hearse with rear doors that need 28 inches to open fully, and has a 74 foot turning radius.?
isnt laminated glass...escpially shattery?
My mom actually wanted one of these back in the day to replace her 2001 Mercedes-Benz C240, but instead she ended up getting a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country instead, and 7 years from then, she sold that and bought a 2015 Toyota Prius, and in a little while, she’s trading that in for a 2018 Jeep Renegade as my first car
i love it... but probably because i love country squires too lol
WHAT THE SHIT!!! THIS 2009 VIDEO, LOOKS LIKE FROM 80'S.
хороший обзор есть на канале "US cars на русском"
I LOVEEEEEE THAT CAR, BUT I LIVE IN BRAZIL, SO FUCKING EXPENSIVE HERE
YO QUIERO UNA YA ES HORA QUE CANBIE MI GRANADA 1983
mine gets 11 miles per gallon
@cortezforever Don't forget that Ford owns Range Rover now :)
if a mini and a range rover had a child with a growing disease...
My neighbor has one
Absolutely HATE the styling but hey, its an opinion not fact. Plus the kind of people who drive them arounf where I live doesnt help it's desirability in my family!! We want a Highlander or Traverse to replace our thirsty Sequoia but cant afford to do so! :(
@spakaaaa333 not even close..........
qe tan buenas seran del motor
I doubt anything Ford makes has a better resale value than anything Honda sells. State your references....
Why would you need a telescoping wheel? You should have your eyes close to the road instesd of the wheel.
OH AN FORDS THE BEST. THATS WHY THEY WHERE THE FIRST CAR COMPANY AROUND!!!!!
ford edge as a hybrid..
Absolutely HATE the styling but hey, its an opinion not fact. Plus the kind of people who drive them arounf where I live doesnt help it's desirability in my family!! We want a Highlander or Traverse to replace our thirsty Sequoia but cant afford to do so! :( Also, Ford jsut completely made the Flex useless by offering the much better Explorer!
Why does this car get such a bad rep
Don’t know why either maybe because it’s a ford but I like a Ford I own a flex and it drives incredible and most importantly it’s reliable and people still turn there heads looking at this piece of art 😎
looks like a range rover made in china editions
From what I'm reading, my assumptions of this car are very true. Bad mpg, looks ugly, poor engine etc.
Range Rover has never been a shitty quality model. They are notorious for the older engines being unreliable. But new ones are much better. Do some research.
Its hard to make a box look cool...SuperCooL
OMG it looks like a hearse X(
IT'S A FUCKING RANGE ROVER!!!!
Is it just me or do u guys think the gurl is this video is Superrrr Hottt....