Article Comments - 2009 Ford Flex First Look / First Drive / Full Test

66 messages, Last post on Feb 26, 2009 at 6:29 PM

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First Look: 2009 Ford Flex - The 2009 Ford Flex might be another crossover, but at least it's not boring. (more)

First Drive: 2009 Ford Flex - First Impressions: If you like the look of the Flex, there's nothing in the way that it functions that should prevent you from getting it. (more)

Full Test: 2009 Ford Flex Limited AWD - Bottom Line: As everyday transportation, it's the best, most comfortable Ford you can buy. (more)

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#57 of 66 CR rated the Flex ahead of redesigned Honda Pilot by samnoe Oct 05, 2008 (6:14 pm)
Yes, it's true. Consumer Reports says this month, that the Flex is rated better than the new redesigned Honda Pilot. In acceleration, fit and finish, and more. They do complain about the Flex' complicated Center stack with many look alike buttons (when will you finally listen, Ford?), but they complain the same on the Pilot. Way to go, Ford. Keep it up!
#58 of 66 poor styling by mcribb Oct 08, 2008 (5:11 am)
The Flex is different but not great looking by any means. I have only seen one on the highway in some time so I know that they cannot be selling well. In Edmunds car test the flex got less then advertised fuel mil. They consider the Transverse a better buy. Who in his/her right mind will pay 40 grand for this!!! Ford priced it to fail. MY 4x4 excursion got 15 on the highway.
#59 of 66 The styling..... by nvbanker Oct 13, 2008 (6:01 pm)
is polarizIng - you either really like it, or you don't. I don't. I am also afraid it's priced too high, but probably is worth it. If you like it. One thing seems apparent though - it's not a runaway hit... Replies to this message: bobw3 (Oct 17, 2008 8:12 am) passat_2002 (Oct 17, 2008 2:01 pm) charlesb (Oct 19, 2008 8:28 pm) bobw3 (Oct 26, 2008 4:05 pm) and 1 more...
#60 of 66 press request by kirstie_h HOST Oct 16, 2008 (8:32 am)
A reporter is interested in talking with owners of a 2009 Ford Flex. If you are interested in commenting on your experience, please reply to jwahledmunds.com no later than Monday, November 3, 2008 and include your city and state of residence, the model year of your vehicle and the age of your child/ren.
#61 of 66 Re: The styling..... [nvbanker] by bobw3 Oct 17, 2008 (8:12 am)
Replying to: nvbanker (Oct 13, 2008 6:01 pm) It's the wrong car for the wrong time. If Ford would have produced a small 3 row vehicle similar to the Kia Rondo or Mazda5 and was able to get it to average 30mpg and sell it for under $20 then I think they'd have a hit. Replies to this message: passat_2002 (Oct 17, 2008 2:01 pm) charlesb (Oct 19, 2008 8:28 pm) bobw3 (Oct 26, 2008 4:05 pm) cumadogg (Nov 03, 2008 12:32 am)
#62 of 66 Re: The styling..... [bobw3] by passat_2002 Oct 17, 2008 (2:01 pm)
Replying to: bobw3 (Oct 17, 2008 8:12 am) Don't be so sure. It's still very early in the game yet. With gas prices plumeting, and the Eco-boost on it's way.. this vehicle could really take-off next year. Just need to get the credit markets working again so people won't be so scared to spend money.
#63 of 66 Re: The styling..... [bobw3] by charlesb Oct 19, 2008 (8:28 pm)
Replying to: bobw3 (Oct 17, 2008 8:12 am) I agree that the Flex is the wrong car at the wrong time but the idea of a twenty-thousand dollar three-row vehicle that get thirty miles per gallon is preposterous. To get that mileage the engine wouldn't have close to enough power to move a six passenger vehicle. I would guess a vehicle of that ilk would strain to pull off a 20 second zero to sixty mph time. Perhaps some kind of diesel hybrid technology might do that mileage, but if Ford actually had the corporate conjones to produce that vehicle Americans would hold their nose and run in the other direction. And the Mazda 5 doesn't come anywhere close to that mileage, it is more like 20 mpg. The Honda Fit barely gets that mileage and it is two rows, tiny and light. Why don't you request a perpetual motion machine from Ford because that is just as likely as the "If" that you have proposed. Where do these Edmund's chat room " experts " come from, better check with the engineering department next time, nybanker. Replies to this message: bobw3 (Oct 26, 2008 4:05 pm) cumadogg (Nov 03, 2008 12:32 am)
#64 of 66 Re: The styling..... [charlesb] by bobw3 Oct 26, 2008 (4:05 pm)
Replying to: charlesb (Oct 19, 2008 8:28 pm) the idea of a twenty-thousand dollar three-row vehicle that get thirty miles per gallon is preposterous. There's a lot of cars in Europe and Asia that will do just that...have 3 rows and get better than 30mpg. BTW...my Ford Freestyle will get in the upper 20s MPG on the highway if I keep the speed around 65mph, and the Mazda5 will get above 30MPG in the same driving conditions. You might want to do a little research or google searches prior to posting. Replies to this message: cumadogg (Nov 03, 2008 12:32 am)
#65 of 66 Re: The Mazda5 - I own one and the best Hwy MPG by cumadogg Nov 03, 2008 (12:32 am)
Replying to: bobw3 (Oct 26, 2008 4:05 pm) I have ever had was on a trip from SLC to Denver and that was just over 26 MPG - and that was with just me and a suitcase. With all 6 seats filled, I am hard pressed to get over 22 MPG. 30 MPG isn't going to happen in the 5.
#66 of 66 ok by BigFordFan150 Feb 26, 2009 (6:29 pm)
i like the flex very much so much i might get one my windstar got 26.7 on a highway drive from western nc to annapolis md the flex has better areodinamics so i bet around 27.1 with the flex FORD ARE YOU LISTENING!!!!!!!!!!!!! take the next gen focus strech it give it the 171hp 2.5 four cylnder and six gears make it nice inside sony sound six seats... and finally maket look good like a streched mazda 3 or lovered edge make it sporty 30mpg fully loded 25k Nice but good job on the flex