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Ford Flex
MSRP*
$29,999.00
Fuel Economy
City
12.8
L/100K
12.8
L/100K
Highway
8.4
L/100K
8.4
L/100K
Vehicle Dimensions (mm)
5125
1927
2994
1726
2011 Ford Flex SE FWD |
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|---|---|
| Fuel City | 12.8L/100K |
| Fuel Highway | 8.4L/100K |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Max Power | 195 KW 262 HP |
| Body Type | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Engine | 3.5l |
| Drive Wheels | Front Wheel Drive |
2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost Road Test Review
Ford is heavily into stealth mode these days. First came the revived Taurus SHO, with a virtually indistinguishable look
from the standard Taurus. Now comes Flex EcoBoost, looking for all the world exactly like the Flex we first met at the New York Auto Show back in 2007.
The 2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost immediately lies to rest any claims that the Ford Flex is sluggish. And granted, the 3.5-litre Duratec’s 262 horses have to work pretty hard to move 2,180 kilos (4,800 pounds). The EcoBoost’s 355 horses, on the other hand, move two and a quarter tons pretty well. Ford claims the EcoBoosted Flex gets to 100km/h in a tad over seven seconds, as opposed to 8.7 seconds for the Duratec.
Paired with an upgraded six-speed automatic transmission that now offers paddle shifters to respond to complaints about the two choices the earlier transmission
offered (drive and low) the EcoBoosted Flex returns an estimated 14.7 L/100km in the city and 10.7 on the highway, by EPA standards. Driven frugally, one should easily average in the mid 11s.
More than a mere engine upgrade though, the 2010 Ford Flex models equipped with EcoBoost get a revised suspension calibration that lowers the vehicle by about 10 millimeters. Also added to the mix is a new electric power steering system. Great for the Flex in that it doesn’t tax engine power to steer the vehicle, electric steering also enables Ford to offer another terrific new feature – automatic parking.
Taking advantage of the proximity sensors other manufacturers only use to warn
drivers when they’re about to bump into something, on the 2010 Flex they’re also used to sense open parking spaces sized right for the rather long vehicle, and then to guide it into that parking space with only throttle and braking inputs from the driver.
In several tests of the system we found it to be both a practical and useful feature. Rather than requiring you choose a space and then calibrate the movements of the vehicle into that space, the Flex does all the math itself. Parallel parking is easily accomplished in considerably less time than it would take the average driver to do it on their own.
Speaking of steering, the 2010 Flex now uses a steering column that telescopes
as well as tilts. This, in conjunction with generous seat travel and adjustable pedals means the Flex can now easily be tailored to fit virtually any driver.
Also on the steering front, another benefit of the electric system is crosswind correction. The Flex can actually sense when crosswinds are pushing it and make corrections automatically. Behind the wheel all you notice is the vehicle tracks remarkably straight, even in high winds.
This is very useful when towing.
Which
is another improvement. The newfound power boosts the Flex’s ability to tow. Ford’s reps say the crossover utility vehicle will now pull up to 4,500 pounds (2,041 kilos). We tested the towing ability with a trailer pulling a pair of jet skis and some additional ballast for a total weight of approximately 2,500 pounds (1,133 kg). Given that we were at significant altitude in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains above Denver, acceleration was quite impressive.
The interior layout that impressed us when the Ford Flex was introduced continues to do so. And well it should, given the vehicle has only been on the market for about a year. And perhaps that is the most remarkable thing of all about the 2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost.
With all the improvements outlined in this piece you’d get the impression the Flex has been around for three or four years and Ford is adding all these new features to keep the model fresh for another couple of years until its replacement comes out (AKA a mid-cycle refresh). Frankly, that the company is working this hard to improve a relatively new vehicle indicates that perhaps Ford really does have a better idea when it comes to keeping its products at the forefront of desirability.
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| The new EcoBoost direct-injection turbocharged V6 not only improves performance on the highway... (Photo: Ford) |
The 2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost immediately lies to rest any claims that the Ford Flex is sluggish. And granted, the 3.5-litre Duratec’s 262 horses have to work pretty hard to move 2,180 kilos (4,800 pounds). The EcoBoost’s 355 horses, on the other hand, move two and a quarter tons pretty well. Ford claims the EcoBoosted Flex gets to 100km/h in a tad over seven seconds, as opposed to 8.7 seconds for the Duratec.
Paired with an upgraded six-speed automatic transmission that now offers paddle shifters to respond to complaints about the two choices the earlier transmission
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| But it provides V8-like pulling power with impressively low fuel consumption. (Photo: Ford) |
More than a mere engine upgrade though, the 2010 Ford Flex models equipped with EcoBoost get a revised suspension calibration that lowers the vehicle by about 10 millimeters. Also added to the mix is a new electric power steering system. Great for the Flex in that it doesn’t tax engine power to steer the vehicle, electric steering also enables Ford to offer another terrific new feature – automatic parking.
Taking advantage of the proximity sensors other manufacturers only use to warn
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| And the Flex is oh-so stylish, especially in top-tier trim. (Photo: Ford) |
In several tests of the system we found it to be both a practical and useful feature. Rather than requiring you choose a space and then calibrate the movements of the vehicle into that space, the Flex does all the math itself. Parallel parking is easily accomplished in considerably less time than it would take the average driver to do it on their own.
Speaking of steering, the 2010 Flex now uses a steering column that telescopes
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| The Flex interior is superbly executed! (Photo: Ford) |
Also on the steering front, another benefit of the electric system is crosswind correction. The Flex can actually sense when crosswinds are pushing it and make corrections automatically. Behind the wheel all you notice is the vehicle tracks remarkably straight, even in high winds.
This is very useful when towing.
Which
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| Detailing and features are strong in the new Flex EcoBoost! (Photo: Ford) |
The interior layout that impressed us when the Ford Flex was introduced continues to do so. And well it should, given the vehicle has only been on the market for about a year. And perhaps that is the most remarkable thing of all about the 2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost.
With all the improvements outlined in this piece you’d get the impression the Flex has been around for three or four years and Ford is adding all these new features to keep the model fresh for another couple of years until its replacement comes out (AKA a mid-cycle refresh). Frankly, that the company is working this hard to improve a relatively new vehicle indicates that perhaps Ford really does have a better idea when it comes to keeping its products at the forefront of desirability.
Interior
- Fixed rear window with defroster and
intermittent wiper - Luxury trim: chrome and leather on
shifter and alloy look on dashboard - Floor mats
- Seat upholstery: cloth
- Front seat: driver bucket with 3 power
adjustments ; details: power height
adj., manual lumbar adj. and power tilt
adj., front seat: passenger bucket - Third row seats: split-folding, bucket
with seating for two fold flat to floor - Power steering
- Ventilation system with cabin filter
- Air conditioning
- Compass
- Privacy glass on rear and rear side
- Seating: 7 seats
- Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player
(reads MP3) ; includes RDS - 12V in cargo, front and rear
- Delayed/fade courtesy lights
- Illuminated driver and passenger vanity
mirror - Service interval indicator
- External temperature
- Trip computer: includes average fuel
consumption, instantaneous fuel
consumption and range for remaining fuel
- Front power windows with 1 express, rear
power windows - Floor covering: carpet in passenger
compartment and carpet in load area - Driver and passenger 3rd row windows
- Front seat center armrest
- Rear seats: split-folding split bench
with seating for three and 1 power
adjustments power adjustable ; details:
manual recline - Alloy & leather steering wheel ;
includes tilting adjustment - Cupholders in front row, rear seats and
3rd row seats - Passenger seat secondary ventilation
controls - Electrochromic rear view mirror
- Fuel consumption: city= 12.8 (L/100km);
highway= 8.4 (L/100km); combined= 10.8
(L/100km); vehicle range: 675 km / 419
miles - Audio Connectivity: AUX jack
- 6 speakers
- Remote audio controls: steering wheel
mounted - Cruise control
- Front and rear reading lights
- Dashboard
- Tachometer
- Clock
Exterior
- Windshield wipers with automatic
intermittent wipe - Metallic paint
- Spare wheel: spacesaver with steel rim
- Front fog lights
- Driver and passenger door mirror: black,
power adjustable - Doors: driver, rear driver, passenger
and rear passenger : front hinged
Mechanical
- Independent front strut suspension with
stabilizer bar and coil springs,
independent rear multi-link suspension
with stabilizer bar and coil springs - Powertrain type : combustion
- 3.160:1 axle ratio
- Emissions data: CO2: 5,194 kg/yr
- Fuel: unleaded ( 87 octane)
- Transmission: 6-speed automatic ; incl.
shifter on floor - Front-wheel drive
- Electronic traction control (via ABS &
engine management) - Fuel system: multi-point injection
Safety
- Headlights: halogen with complex surface
lens - Daytime running lights
- Digital keypad power locks
- Intelligent driver front airbag,
intelligent passenger front airbag with
occupant sensors - 2 height adjustable head restraints for
front seats, 3 height adjustable head
restraints for rear seats, 2 height
adjustable head restraints for 3rd row
seats - 3-point rear seat belts for driver,
passenger and center - Stability control
- Brake assist system
- Roll stability control
- ABS
- Immobilizer
- Headlight control with dusk sensor
- All three rows protected by side curtain
airbag - Anti-theft protection:
- Front side airbag
- 3-point height adjustable front seat
belts with pre-tensioners for driver and
passenger - 3-point third row seat belts for driver
and passenger - Electronic brake distribution
- Low tire pressure indicator
- 4 disc brakes (2 ventilated)
- Painted front and rear bumpers
- Rear radar parking distance sensors
Dimensions
- Front and rear all-season tires with
black sidewall : 235/ 60/ " T " rated - Weights: gross vehicle weight rating
(kg): 2,708, curb weight (kg): 2,040,
gross trailer weight braked (kg): 907
and payload allowance (kg): 526 - External dimensions: overall length
(mm): 5,125, overall width (mm): 1,927,
overall height (mm): 1,726, wheelbase
(mm): 2,994, front track (mm): 1,660,
rear track (mm): 1,662 and curb to curb
turning circle (mm): 12,400 - Cargo capacity: rear seat down (litres):
2,355, all seats in place (litres): 415
and third row seats removed (litres):
1,224 - 73 litre fuel tank
- Power: 262 HP @ 6,250 rpm; 248 ft lb of
torque @ 4,500 rpm - Front and rear alloy wheels: 18"x 7.5"
- Internal dimensions: front headroom
(mm): 1,061, rear headroom (mm): 1,029,
front hip room (mm): 1,409, rear hip
room (mm): 1,398, front leg room (mm):
1,036, rear leg room (mm): 1,125, front
shoulder room (mm): 1,483 and rear
shoulder room (mm): 1,476 - Engine: 3.5L V 6 DOHC with VVT ( 10.3
:1 compression ratio ; 4 valves per
cylinder)
Misc
- Charges: Air Conditioning Tax $ 100.00
- Delivery/freight charge: $ 1,400.00
(41H) Engine Block Heater
Block heater
(16W) All-Weather Floor Mats
Plastic/rubber floor mats
(66B) SYNC Media System
Audio Connectivity: USB Wireless connection: Bluetooth Voice activating system includes radio and phone Telematics
(67R) PowerCode Remote Start
Remote engine starter
(87G) Two-Tone Roof - Brilliant Silver
(87W) Two-Tone Roof - White Suede
(J004) Standard Black Paint
Black paint
(21D) 2nd Row 40/40 Reclining Seats
Seating: 6 seats;2+2+2 Rear seats: split-folding captain's chairs with seating for two and 1 power adjustments power adjustable and split ; also incl. tip/tumble ; details: manual recline and manual fore/aft 2 head restraints for rear seats
(53G) Trailer Tow Package-Class III
Trailer towing preparation Weights: gross trailer weight braked (kg): 2,041 Auxiliary oil cooler Trailer stability program Tire kit
(581) CDX6 w/ Satellite Radio (SE)
Audio system with AM/FM/satellite radio, 6 CDs 6-disc CD changer in dashboard
*Disclaimer: Pricing is subject to change without notice, actual price may vary; installed options may also vary by dealer. Price does not include applicable license fees, insurance, registration, tax, freight / delivery, PDI or administration fees. See dealership for final pricing and availability.
