bought a 2013 AWD limited 2wks ago with 56k....STILL smells NEW ! I'm in love...the wife had to stop me from sleep'n in it.....I had already grabbed a pillow and blanket when she stopped me.
l love my 2012 Ford Flex Limited AWD ecobooost 3.5L v6 twin turbo 355 HP 0-60 mph 5.9 sec, sleeper currently 125K miles on it and still going strong no repairs other than regular maintenance.
I loved my flex, but then a deer decided to see it up close. It had everything I needed, but now I am retired and cannot replace it. Over 200,000 miles with no trouble. I miss that car already, and I can't get a replacement.
The limited flex with eco boost is the ultimate family hauler roadtrip vehicle. Not many cars on the road that can match it's performance when out on the open highway. A gas guzzler in the city, but not so bad on highway. The twin turbo eco boost is a monster!
New sub here. Just bought this identical flex. 3.5 EB I absolutely love mine, only 7500 miles. This thing has some friggin giddy up! Been a long time since I have had that new car smell.
Reminds me of a cooler station wagon. I love how seats fold so flat and just looks like large cargo floor where others are clearly uneven folded seats.
I have one too and fuel consumption definitely isn't a strong suit, but I love everything else about it. I hope it lasts me for a long time. I haven't put that many miles on it, partially because of the pandemic, so my fingers are crossed.
the reason people probably dont buy it its because people are moving to suvs and crossovers and ditching the minivans and the big types of cars like expedition but i like all ford suvs and crossovers especially this one and the expedition
Bought a 2014 Flex less than a week ago. Not quite as nice the one featured here but 96000 on the clock and the much lower price tag of $12800 closed the deal. These are very nice vehicles, and I was saddened to hear that ford was discontinuing production. Ford should have made a commercial version with two doors and from the drivers seat back a flat cargo area. It would have made a much nicer delivery vehicle than those big ugly vans,
I know ppl that love em.. and some ppl hate them... I personally really like the flex... especially in awd.. I need something to carry gear around.. This would be fine..
Too bad they can't build it properly. Ordered a 19 limited flex since Feb received it a week after may 24 long weekend and came defected from factory. Roof is twisted around sunroof water leaks inside harness cut and needed to be replaced according to head mechanic at Oakland ford Lincoln in Oakville down the street from the plant where it's built.Fenders doors and truck not aligned. Run down on the clear coat and it's been at the shop for 2 months end of May going onto Augest. They Received 2 more on the lot that #2 ford flex and as everyone knows they stop making em now so I had to get what ever is left around Ontario. Dark gray paint is all flaky panels missed aligned, speaker wire hanging out of the rear right buckle piller in the trunk. Flex # 3 outer door trim by window flew off on test drive. Nicely build Ford keep in mind I've been a proud ford owner since day 1 and all head office can tell me there isn't any program for issues like this well maybe they should start since they're building crap. Now Im stuck with flex number 3 because it's in better shape then my 1st one that was custom built, it's at the body shop to get the rear bumper repainted as they damaged it and tryed touching up the paint by over spray all over the black trim and roof as the car is white and black roof. I love the vehicle don't get me wrong drives nice and lots of space but I'd be emberest to sell something like that. And Ford basically told me I'm shit out of luck. Tryed contacting the head office and can't get a hold of the manager that's taking care of my Cass been calling for a week left messages and no replay so I'm trying to get help from people with my experience I'm having.
Joey Pacheco yes there is they can call that one a lemon and give you another, it is brand new... Contact lemon law in ur state. U cannot buy a brand new car and it be defective and they tell you they cannot help you... Let them know you are going on a nationally televised news channel to talk about this experience and that car...To let everyone know how they do business.
Getting my replacement this week. I’d still be driving my 2014 except for an accident. Getting a lease return 2019 that should last me a good few years. Love Flex!!
So much for being made in america, my 2011 lincoln mkz was assembled in mexico most parts are mexican the transmission is japanese and the motor was made in the USA
I personally think the outside of the Ford Flex is kinda ugly looking which may deter people from checking it out. Although the interior is so nice you could almost forget about how bad the exterior may be.
5:46 Ford’s best vehicles came from this plant. Including Crown Vic’s Grand Marquis’s, and the later Town Cars. Earlier Town Car’s were built in the Detroit plant.
I just bouth a 2009 picking up tomorrow out the shop so it’s a limited all wheel drive not sure if it’s Ecco boost does the limitited comes whit Ecco boost
The continent is North America not America... that’s why there’s South America too.
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@@aidancyrenne5545 Yes well does it start with america? Yes. Is it a part of the large chunk of land that includes both americas? Yes. Is it america? YES.
I bought a Limited on August 15, 2020 with 25K miles. I paid 22K. It is not the AWD but it does have the still good base engine packing 287 HP. It gets worse gas milage than any midsize SUV/wagon ought to. Way worse. But that's not where this vehicle shines and I imagine Ford is offing it not because it sold... but because it did and it was gutting the Edge (below it) and the cannibalizing the Explorer above it. On the limited version I have, the only thing it doesn't have that the Explorer version had is the cooled seats and all around camera. That's it. It had everything the Edge had except the Edge is not a legit 3 row SUV. So my choices became get a smaller more fuel efficient Edge (which is a great vehicle) or pay 12K more and get the larger better looking Explorer. Now let me say the Explorer DEFINITELY looks better but the practically of giving up 12K just to say I had an Explorer had me pausing every time. Every time. There was was no way to justify buying an equally outfitted Explorer for 12K more based on looks. And imagine Ford ran into this issue a lot where both were sold and just decided to stop the bleeding. How else do you justify Ford killing off its ONLY legit 3rd row SUV despite solid track sales and no real replacement below the costly Explorer which can't even be had in 3briws anymore on the base or S trims? All in all, fast forward to November 2020, I still only have about 31K miles on the odometer and something curious has happened; you can't find a 2019 Flex Limited (last production year) in my area within100 miles at the price I paid of shade under 22K. So much so that dealerships are ACTIVELY asking me to sale my Flex back at current rates (about 26K based on the last offer). This move would net me 1) yet another paid off vehicle on my credit but 2) also net me about $4100 based in my current pay off. I only put down 1K to begin with and my credit hasn't changed so, realistically, if I took the offer, I could throw $3100 in savings and still go get another car. The problem is this now though; because if the strange decision Ford made to gut this lineup along with the excellent price I got, I probably wi never be upside down (or far upside down) as long as I own it and keep it in good condition. The other problem is that, at the price I paid, there simply aren't any competitors. Let me be clear, there are plenty of other 3 row SUV's I liked (especially outside the Explorer) but the value was either missing (Pilot and CR-V came in at similar prices but for less than Limited trims) or the 3rd row was not truly usable (Volkswagen Tiguan namely). I really liked the Tiguan, it had a much better warranty, and the inline 5 (or 4) is miles more fuel efficient than either of the engines the Flex were throwing out. Those 3rd row seats though were laughable. Trim to trim, no complains and the Tiguan actually gave more value but usability of that 3rd row in the Tiguan was just killer. My 9 year old (who is a shade under 5 feet) had to sit sideways. My 6ft 16 year old could sit back there but also full length sideways which made me wonder what it would be like if I had to sit more than one person back there for a trip... which we take often. So the Flex won. And it wasn't even really that close. Your review has pretty much confirmed that even I am finding your review almost a year after I spent 6 months reviewing the same vehicle. I am sad I didn't get the turbo or the all wheel drive version in the Limited I did get. I've since learned that is/was a regional and intentional thing with the Southern versions of Flex Limited losing the turbo and all wheel drive especially for former fleet vehicles as well as the cooled seats. I think I could have done without everything else but the cooled seats were killer. They were standard on every Flex Limited model prior to 2018 but became an either/or option beginning in 2018 if the model was equipped with remote start. So if you got remote start on your 2018 or newer, you almost certainly don't have cooled seats and vice versa. It just seems Ford was more concerned with pushing the Flex as a mid-tier people mover (which is was) instead of capitalizing on the very value capable utilitarian aspect of the only vehicle in it's lineup not named Explorer or Expedition. Proof that they missed this is the rejuvenated interest the Flex is having almost a year after it was announced it won't be returning. It is a certifiable collectable and a big part of that is because of how unique and useful it is. My opinion is that they will bring it back (especially in light of the decision to stop selling every passenger car not named Mustang) and have it slot right back between the Edge and the Explorer. It will probably not get any newer trims (cannibalism and whatnot) but it will probably see at least sheet metal updates. At this point for would be crazy not to. The Edge (Limited) starts even lower than the Flex did so few people that are looking at an Edge at truly looking at an Explorer which is the next step up. By engaging people that want something bigger and more usable than the Edge, you might run across people that are different than me; 12K might not be too much to spend to get the better looking Explorer. And if they do act like me, they STILL spent more money on the Flex than the Edge. Should be an interesting next few years as I don't generally get rid of vehicles. I'll get to watch how this truck actually hoods up in the long run to other vehicles J was considering but, I have to say right now, I am more than satisfied with what I paid versus what I got. Lastly, I'd like to say that my last three major vehicle purchases were all foreign. That's the thing that drove my pursuit of the Tiguan. In almost 15 years, I hadn't bought an American car over a foreign one... and it worked. All three of those cars can all be named the top three cars I have EVER owned with my 2013 Passat having over 160K miles and still going. Ironically, the number 4 car on my all time greatest list of cars owned is a 2008 Expedition XLT. So Ford has some background with me but as you night imagine, the Tiguan, the Sorrento, and the Pathfinder were all more interesting to me given their more recent and successful history with me in regards to their passenger vehicle versions (Optima, Altima, and Passat). The Pathfinder is the only one of those three that actually gave the Flex a value for value fight. It was just, to me, ugly. But dimensions were the same and safety features were actually quite a bit more pervasive and available than anything in the Flex. But while the Flex is unique and more than a little odd, I wouldn't classify it as ugly. It gets looks that other SUV's don't. Praising looks. So I hope this isn't a passing thing ESPECIALLY considering just a year ago this thing was going for 50K.
I have a 2017 Ford Flex just bought it a few months ago with 29000 miles not even 6 months the suspension fell there's problems with the fueling system there is problems with these cars as well with the radio system pretty much the whole computer system is bad on these cars
Yes they do but this is a top model so it’s going to have the leather the cheaper models you can get fabric but it would not be as nice of an interior.
I think it’s an ok car- but the main 3 things that made me decide not to buy one is 1: American reliability 2: my *personal* dislike of Ford 3: it looks like a file cabinet
...because they didn't market it AT ALL! Have you ever seen a Flex commercial? When was the last time you saw a Flex ad in a newspaper or magazine? Production numbers were LOW (almost 10% of the number of F-150s produced!), and folks were simply NOT AWARE of this car! If the Flex EcoBoost had the same marketing support that Ford's giving the Edge ST, we would be seeing them EVERYWHERE! And they would stay in production. The platform (engine, suspension, steering components) will live on, underneath the Explorer.
All of them wrong.Its because the water pump goes,the engine goes.8k cost.Ford knows this and wont help,because the judge must be crooked or blind to the reports of thousands.
Looks nice which your right, don't see too many of these which this is the first review I've watched since I'm somewhat interested in one but that's if I don't stay with the Lincoln brand. I didn't care for these in looks when first introduced but over the years this car has grown on me. Now I'll see rest of your video. God Bless!
@@thomasjohnston2889 what are you a Chevy lover? I've owned five Taurus models, all Limiteds. The only one that gave me that problem, was the 2010 I bought used, with 164,000 miles on the odo. I put an additional 110,000 when the water pump gave out. I paid $955.00, for Ford to repair. After another 552 miles of driving, I traded it in on a 2012. I bought them every two years, and averaged 178,000 before trading it in. I don't know how the person, who pre owned the 2010, serviced the car when he had it. He may have dogged it out. I got a lot of miles out of it before it gave out. I've had four others, since then, and I still have the 2018. It's currently at 162,000. If it wasn't for Covid, there would be plenty more miles. I never even knew that was an issue. That engine has been out since 2006. The Eco boost a year later. Ford has sold over 37,000,000 cars since 06. Maybe some people don't treat their car the way they need to, and then blame it on the manufacturer. I've owned five. It's a non issue, to me. The only thing I've ever done to the four other cars is change the fluids and oil, and rotate the tires or replace if needed. NOTHING else. Where you come up with this $8,000 to repair a water pump is crazy and pathetic, on your part.
A1 Reviews thanks for your quick reply I have a 2018 with all the bells and whistles barely a year old and I was just wondering if I'm missing something hahaha! Thanks again!
@@johanfagerstromjarlenfors they are Johan in germany there are for sale used .i know people who bought them there.so dont tell me they are not for sale .check www. mobile.de your welcome 👍
corvettez06 corvettez06 Ford flex was only marketed in canada, USA and middle east. Ford germany havent marketed ford flex. So no it wasn’t available in europe...
Piece of crap. The reason your not seeing them is because the water pump is inside the engine.An 8k cost in itself.The problem is being ignored by Ford Motors.No recalls even though 50% of the ones made are off the road and sold for parts.$8,000 problem.
I drove my Flex for 7 years with no issues AT ALL. I’d still be driving it except I had an accident. Going to get a 2019 lease-return and I can’t wait to get behind the wheel again. I love my Flex
Agreed. There is an upgraded apperance packge you can get. I have it on a 19 SEL and the interior and rims are way nicer than this one. The Limited upgraded package is blacked out and it looks incredible.
bought a 2013 AWD limited 2wks ago with 56k....STILL smells NEW ! I'm in love...the wife had to stop me from sleep'n in it.....I had already grabbed a pillow and blanket when she stopped me.
That’s great that you love it that much lol it’s definitely a great suv I love how much space there is inside.
How many miles do u have on it now? Any problems. Is the ride quite and pillowy ? Appreciate the answer
l love my 2012 Ford Flex Limited AWD ecobooost 3.5L v6 twin turbo 355 HP 0-60 mph 5.9 sec, sleeper currently 125K miles on it and still going strong no repairs other than regular maintenance.
You missed the feature where the third row turns into a tailgate chair sadly no reviewer even showed it
I loved my flex, but then a deer decided to see it up close. It had everything I needed, but now I am retired and cannot replace it. Over 200,000 miles with no trouble. I miss that car already, and I can't get a replacement.
The limited flex with eco boost is the ultimate family hauler roadtrip vehicle. Not many cars on the road that can match it's performance when out on the open highway. A gas guzzler in the city, but not so bad on highway. The twin turbo eco boost is a monster!
What mileage did you get on the highway?
New sub here. Just bought this identical flex. 3.5 EB I absolutely love mine, only 7500 miles. This thing has some friggin giddy up! Been a long time since I have had that new car smell.
I like it a lot too....especially the design; classic, fullsome, unique.
Reminds me of a cooler station wagon. I love how seats fold so flat and just looks like large cargo floor where others are clearly uneven folded seats.
Rented one of these and i loved it. I was amazed. I always thought it was ugly as hell. But the features and drive and power… i would buy one.
For your info, They use a 2.7L V6 for the Edge ST. They only used the 3.5L (Also a V6) for the 2007-2014 model years.
Bro I grew up with this car. We gotta bring it back 😭
This car is great
Ford is bringing Flex back for 2024 I read!
I had a 2016 Limited with the 3.5L EcoBoost - passed everything except the gas station.
I have one too and fuel consumption definitely isn't a strong suit, but I love everything else about it. I hope it lasts me for a long time. I haven't put that many miles on it, partially because of the pandemic, so my fingers are crossed.
I'd get the Limited for sure! I like my dashboard to have wood grain though. Shame they quit making the Flex. There wasn't enough marketing for it.
Ford Flex is no mini van, it is either an SUV or a cross-over!
I have a 2013 Limited. Black, menacing. I am convinced that the previous owner was Darth Vader.
Boy I really love this SUV! The price is really good for this SUV! This is going to be my next vehical!
the reason people probably dont buy it its because people are moving to suvs and crossovers and ditching the minivans and the big types of cars like expedition but i like all ford suvs and crossovers especially this one and the expedition
They barely sold in 2018
I'd MOST DEFINITELY buy a Flex
Dont buy the Flex.Water pump goes easily and cost 8k.
Thomas Johnston bruh the entire engine is $7,000 wtf
Bought a 2014 Flex less than a week ago. Not quite as nice the one featured here but 96000 on the clock and the much lower price tag of $12800 closed the deal. These are very nice vehicles, and I was saddened to hear that ford was discontinuing production. Ford should have made a commercial version with two doors and from the drivers seat back a flat cargo area. It would have made a much nicer delivery vehicle than those big ugly vans,
I know ppl that love em.. and some ppl hate them...
I personally really like the flex... especially in awd.. I need something to carry gear around..
This would be fine..
When I eventually have my stroke, my daughter can use my flex to put my wheelchair in it and drive me and the grandkids around.
Dont do it.The water pump may destroy the engine without any kind warning.
Perfect standup jet ski hauler.
I didnt even know they still made these lol
not anymore
One of my dream cars
Oh we should start a petition to bring back the Ford flex
Too bad they can't build it properly. Ordered a 19 limited flex since Feb received it a week after may 24 long weekend and came defected from factory. Roof is twisted around sunroof water leaks inside harness cut and needed to be replaced according to head mechanic at Oakland ford Lincoln in Oakville down the street from the plant where it's built.Fenders doors and truck not aligned. Run down on the clear coat and it's been at the shop for 2 months end of May going onto Augest. They Received 2 more on the lot that #2 ford flex and as everyone knows they stop making em now so I had to get what ever is left around Ontario. Dark gray paint is all flaky panels missed aligned, speaker wire hanging out of the rear right buckle piller in the trunk. Flex # 3 outer door trim by window flew off on test drive. Nicely build Ford keep in mind I've been a proud ford owner since day 1 and all head office can tell me there isn't any program for issues like this well maybe they should start since they're building crap. Now Im stuck with flex number 3 because it's in better shape then my 1st one that was custom built, it's at the body shop to get the rear bumper repainted as they damaged it and tryed touching up the paint by over spray all over the black trim and roof as the car is white and black roof. I love the vehicle don't get me wrong drives nice and lots of space but I'd be emberest to sell something like that. And Ford basically told me I'm shit out of luck. Tryed contacting the head office and can't get a hold of the manager that's taking care of my Cass been calling for a week left messages and no replay so I'm trying to get help from people with my experience I'm having.
Joey Pacheco yes there is they can call that one a lemon and give you another, it is brand new... Contact lemon law in ur state. U cannot buy a brand new car and it be defective and they tell you they cannot help you... Let them know you are going on a nationally televised news channel to talk about this experience and that car...To let everyone know how they do business.
Sell it back to ford.its a piece of trash waiting to happen.8k cost in the end if you keep the thing.
Nice review. Love the Flex! I’m on my third one.
Luckiest person in the world or you keep trading them in after 1 or 2 years.Water pumps go the engine goes.8k cost in the end.
Thomas Johnston we leased them all. Just bought the current Flex off the lease.
Getting my replacement this week. I’d still be driving my 2014 except for an accident. Getting a lease return 2019 that should last me a good few years. Love Flex!!
Basically a Taurus wagon as they both use the Volvo P2 chassis.
thought it was the old explorer chassis but maybe one in the same
So much for being made in america, my 2011 lincoln mkz was assembled in mexico most parts are mexican the transmission is japanese and the motor was made in the USA
They stopped making these a few months ago. It was the successor to the Taurus X. Made 2008 till 2019.
My dream car!
Nice Ford Flex lovely truck
Beautiful car, awesome review!
I personally think the outside of the Ford Flex is kinda ugly looking which may deter people from checking it out. Although the interior is so nice you could almost forget about how bad the exterior may be.
5:46 Ford’s best vehicles came from this plant. Including Crown Vic’s Grand Marquis’s, and the later Town Cars. Earlier Town Car’s were built in the Detroit plant.
The Crown Vic’s Town Cars and Grand Marquis were built in St. Thomas . Oakville built the Ford Edge and Flex the Lincoln MKX , Nautilus , MKT.
You know the Ford Edge st has a different engine right? It’s the 2.7 l ecoboost with 315 hp
They need to update it more especially the interior, not much changed in almost 10 years
Hard to improve on perfection. :-)
The 2020 are supposed to come out towards the end of the year and there has been some changes made to it. I'll be happy to just settle for a 2019.
If I had a Flex, mine would be the Limited.
Flex looks like mini range rover.
I just bouth a 2009 picking up tomorrow out the shop so it’s a limited all wheel drive not sure if it’s Ecco boost does the limitited comes whit Ecco boost
And I cannot stress this enough: CANADA IS IN AMERICA
What the fuck no it’s not
@@aidancyrenne5545 its in the continent of ameria not the country
The continent is North America not America... that’s why there’s South America too.
@@aidancyrenne5545 Yes well does it start with america? Yes. Is it a part of the large chunk of land that includes both americas? Yes. Is it america? YES.
Technically everything in North & South America is in America. Note the USA is the United States OF America.
But they are not making it anymore. Stopped production for some reason ? So how one can buy it ......
Actually Canada is America also...and the Edge ST has the 2.7 ecoboost ..Peace Brother
It looks like a hearse. I’m talking about for a funeral.
A gas guzzler in the city, but not so bad on highway.
Flex is a station wagon
A 7 seater wagon.
Its taller than a volkswagen tiguan and longer than a volkswagen atlas. Its most definitely not a wagon...
I bought a Limited on August 15, 2020 with 25K miles. I paid 22K. It is not the AWD but it does have the still good base engine packing 287 HP. It gets worse gas milage than any midsize SUV/wagon ought to. Way worse. But that's not where this vehicle shines and I imagine Ford is offing it not because it sold... but because it did and it was gutting the Edge (below it) and the cannibalizing the Explorer above it. On the limited version I have, the only thing it doesn't have that the Explorer version had is the cooled seats and all around camera. That's it. It had everything the Edge had except the Edge is not a legit 3 row SUV. So my choices became get a smaller more fuel efficient Edge (which is a great vehicle) or pay 12K more and get the larger better looking Explorer. Now let me say the Explorer DEFINITELY looks better but the practically of giving up 12K just to say I had an Explorer had me pausing every time. Every time. There was was no way to justify buying an equally outfitted Explorer for 12K more based on looks. And imagine Ford ran into this issue a lot where both were sold and just decided to stop the bleeding. How else do you justify Ford killing off its ONLY legit 3rd row SUV despite solid track sales and no real replacement below the costly Explorer which can't even be had in 3briws anymore on the base or S trims? All in all, fast forward to November 2020, I still only have about 31K miles on the odometer and something curious has happened; you can't find a 2019 Flex Limited (last production year) in my area within100 miles at the price I paid of shade under 22K. So much so that dealerships are ACTIVELY asking me to sale my Flex back at current rates (about 26K based on the last offer). This move would net me 1) yet another paid off vehicle on my credit but 2) also net me about $4100 based in my current pay off. I only put down 1K to begin with and my credit hasn't changed so, realistically, if I took the offer, I could throw $3100 in savings and still go get another car. The problem is this now though; because if the strange decision Ford made to gut this lineup along with the excellent price I got, I probably wi never be upside down (or far upside down) as long as I own it and keep it in good condition. The other problem is that, at the price I paid, there simply aren't any competitors. Let me be clear, there are plenty of other 3 row SUV's I liked (especially outside the Explorer) but the value was either missing (Pilot and CR-V came in at similar prices but for less than Limited trims) or the 3rd row was not truly usable (Volkswagen Tiguan namely). I really liked the Tiguan, it had a much better warranty, and the inline 5 (or 4) is miles more fuel efficient than either of the engines the Flex were throwing out. Those 3rd row seats though were laughable. Trim to trim, no complains and the Tiguan actually gave more value but usability of that 3rd row in the Tiguan was just killer. My 9 year old (who is a shade under 5 feet) had to sit sideways. My 6ft 16 year old could sit back there but also full length sideways which made me wonder what it would be like if I had to sit more than one person back there for a trip... which we take often. So the Flex won. And it wasn't even really that close. Your review has pretty much confirmed that even I am finding your review almost a year after I spent 6 months reviewing the same vehicle. I am sad I didn't get the turbo or the all wheel drive version in the Limited I did get. I've since learned that is/was a regional and intentional thing with the Southern versions of Flex Limited losing the turbo and all wheel drive especially for former fleet vehicles as well as the cooled seats. I think I could have done without everything else but the cooled seats were killer. They were standard on every Flex Limited model prior to 2018 but became an either/or option beginning in 2018 if the model was equipped with remote start. So if you got remote start on your 2018 or newer, you almost certainly don't have cooled seats and vice versa. It just seems Ford was more concerned with pushing the Flex as a mid-tier people mover (which is was) instead of capitalizing on the very value capable utilitarian aspect of the only vehicle in it's lineup not named Explorer or Expedition. Proof that they missed this is the rejuvenated interest the Flex is having almost a year after it was announced it won't be returning. It is a certifiable collectable and a big part of that is because of how unique and useful it is. My opinion is that they will bring it back (especially in light of the decision to stop selling every passenger car not named Mustang) and have it slot right back between the Edge and the Explorer. It will probably not get any newer trims (cannibalism and whatnot) but it will probably see at least sheet metal updates. At this point for would be crazy not to. The Edge (Limited) starts even lower than the Flex did so few people that are looking at an Edge at truly looking at an Explorer which is the next step up. By engaging people that want something bigger and more usable than the Edge, you might run across people that are different than me; 12K might not be too much to spend to get the better looking Explorer. And if they do act like me, they STILL spent more money on the Flex than the Edge. Should be an interesting next few years as I don't generally get rid of vehicles. I'll get to watch how this truck actually hoods up in the long run to other vehicles J was considering but, I have to say right now, I am more than satisfied with what I paid versus what I got. Lastly, I'd like to say that my last three major vehicle purchases were all foreign. That's the thing that drove my pursuit of the Tiguan. In almost 15 years, I hadn't bought an American car over a foreign one... and it worked. All three of those cars can all be named the top three cars I have EVER owned with my 2013 Passat having over 160K miles and still going. Ironically, the number 4 car on my all time greatest list of cars owned is a 2008 Expedition XLT. So Ford has some background with me but as you night imagine, the Tiguan, the Sorrento, and the Pathfinder were all more interesting to me given their more recent and successful history with me in regards to their passenger vehicle versions (Optima, Altima, and Passat). The Pathfinder is the only one of those three that actually gave the Flex a value for value fight. It was just, to me, ugly. But dimensions were the same and safety features were actually quite a bit more pervasive and available than anything in the Flex. But while the Flex is unique and more than a little odd, I wouldn't classify it as ugly. It gets looks that other SUV's don't. Praising looks. So I hope this isn't a passing thing ESPECIALLY considering just a year ago this thing was going for 50K.
Your review is a book. Keep it short next time!
The edge never came with a 3.5tt just an FYI
Love this car!
I have a 2017 Ford Flex just bought it a few months ago with 29000 miles not even 6 months the suspension fell there's problems with the fueling system there is problems with these cars as well with the radio system pretty much the whole computer system is bad on these cars
Does the flex come with fabric seats? I've seen a lot of videos but always leather.
Yes they do but this is a top model so it’s going to have the leather the cheaper models you can get fabric but it would not be as nice of an interior.
I think it’s an ok car- but the main 3 things that made me decide not to buy one is
1: American reliability
2: my *personal* dislike of Ford
3: it looks like a file cabinet
Cant wait to pick up mine on Monday!!
Congratulations 🎉🎊.
Nice review! Thinking about one of these - - ecoboost of course.
not much is actually different from '13 to '19, i love mine
the electronic features are different
ya i did notice that, they r def nice and i wont b trading anytime soon. keep it and get a 2nd vechile
They about to stop making these.
Reminds me of my old Element. Miss that car.
...because they didn't market it AT ALL! Have you ever seen a Flex commercial? When was the last time you saw a Flex ad in a newspaper or magazine? Production numbers were LOW (almost 10% of the number of F-150s produced!), and folks were simply NOT AWARE of this car! If the Flex EcoBoost had the same marketing support that Ford's giving the Edge ST, we would be seeing them EVERYWHERE! And they would stay in production. The platform (engine, suspension, steering components) will live on, underneath the Explorer.
@@williamvolenec53 when it first came out there was a commercial
All of them wrong.Its because the water pump goes,the engine goes.8k cost.Ford knows this and wont help,because the judge must be crooked or blind to the reports of thousands.
@@williamvolenec53 Commercial was in 2008 2009
Looks nice which your right, don't see too many of these which this is the first review I've watched since I'm somewhat interested in one but that's if I don't stay with the Lincoln brand. I didn't care for these in looks when first introduced but over the years this car has grown on me. Now I'll see rest of your video. God Bless!
Yo i want one just to cruise
IM BUYING ONE THEY ARENT GREAT ON GAS BUT I THINK THERE KOOL
Dont buy the Flex.Water pump goes,engine goes.8k cost.
@@thomasjohnston2889 what are you a Chevy lover? I've owned five Taurus models, all Limiteds. The only one that gave me that problem, was the 2010 I bought used, with 164,000 miles on the odo. I put an additional 110,000 when the water pump gave out. I paid $955.00, for Ford to repair. After another 552 miles of driving, I traded it in on a 2012.
I bought them every two years, and averaged 178,000 before trading it in.
I don't know how the person, who pre owned the 2010, serviced the car when he had it. He may have dogged it out. I got a lot of miles out of it before it gave out. I've had four others, since then, and I still have the 2018. It's currently at 162,000. If it wasn't for Covid, there would be plenty more miles.
I never even knew that was an issue. That engine has been out since 2006. The Eco boost a year later. Ford has sold over 37,000,000 cars since 06. Maybe some people don't treat their car the way they need to, and then blame it on the manufacturer. I've owned five. It's a non issue, to me.
The only thing I've ever done to the four other cars is change the fluids and oil, and rotate the tires or replace if needed. NOTHING else.
Where you come up with this $8,000 to repair a water pump is crazy and pathetic, on your part.
Thank you for the tutorial!
I love Ford Flex.
I used to.Water pump made me hate it.8k cost.And it's happening all the time.No help from ford.
Range rover from GTA 😅😅
Maybe because it’s lousy fuel mileage. It’s a tank made out of lead.
They are pricey. They are very cool.
what's the difference between the 2018 and the 2019? looks pretty much the same😲
It is the same nothing different.
A1 Reviews thanks for your quick reply I have a 2018 with all the bells and whistles barely a year old and I was just wondering if I'm missing something hahaha! Thanks again!
@@lamirada90638 I've read the 2020 year is going to be a little different.
BLONDIE GAL can't wait to see it! love my 2018 but I will definitely take a look at the 2020 may need to upgrade :-)
the year
It's just like my mom's 2013 flex looks the same too
The American Volvo XC60.
More of a XC90 no?
Is this available in AWD/4WD configuration?
Awd
The EcoBoost Flex ONLY comes in AWD configuration! Lower trim level, non-turbocharged versions are available as FWD cars.
Awesome Video Of 2019 Ford Flex. 😄
Get ride of it.But dont sell it to anyone,but Ford.Water pump goes,engine goes.8k cost.
I liked the Flex because it's boxy but I HATE the name.
Apple car play?
Yes it does
When a kei car meets America
The Water Pump Is INSIDE The engine.Crap engine.Water pump goes the whole engine goes.
Looks like a cross between a Kia Soul and a hearse. Just saying.
Wish this would be available in europe
They are available in europe
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No they aren’t. They are US-import and then costs like 2 times the price
@@johanfagerstromjarlenfors they are Johan in germany there are for sale used .i know people who bought them there.so dont tell me they are not for sale .check www. mobile.de your welcome 👍
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Ford flex was only marketed in canada, USA and middle east.
Ford germany havent marketed ford flex. So no it wasn’t available in europe...
@@johanfagerstromjarlenfors www.mobile.de 👍
Need to bring excursion back but biger
Have you seen the new Expedition?! It looks like a school bus! How big do you want it to be?!
18'11" is good start
Social seating
We drove a Ford Flex in America
Spell multitude!
For 51 I will buy top Toyota or something like that
You're Funny!!!
Well that’s the problem. Ain’t nobody finna pay 51k for that crap
Watching one of these pull into a Schwab tire center.
The single ugliest rig I've ever seen. Like a cheap shoebox on wheels. 😅
Piece of crap.
The reason your not seeing them is because the water pump is inside the engine.An 8k cost in itself.The problem is being ignored by Ford Motors.No recalls even though 50% of the ones made are off the road and sold for parts.$8,000 problem.
Oh wow in that case it is a piece of crap no wonder why I hardly see any around.
I drove my Flex for 7 years with no issues AT ALL. I’d still be driving it except I had an accident. Going to get a 2019 lease-return and I can’t wait to get behind the wheel again. I love my Flex
It's American.... North American
51k for the that lol
D G Oleshko 54,00 is this the one with the fridge and sink... Titanium
The interior looks outdated
Agreed. There is an upgraded apperance packge you can get. I have it on a 19 SEL and the interior and rims are way nicer than this one. The Limited upgraded package is blacked out and it looks incredible.
TOYOTA bB😅?
Pare de falar e mostre o carro por dentro " fala muito"
American kei car
Again America is a continent not a country Lol... 🌎 you should get alittle be more of education
Horrible review
To expensive.. no wonder don’t see this this on the street .. also I heard they stop making it .. this car sucks