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Does the Ford Flex get good gas mileage?

Does the Ford Flex get good gas mileage?

Is the 2019 Ford Flex a Good Used SUV? Yes, the 2019 Flex is a good used midsize SUV. However, Ford launched this vehicle for 2009, and it’s showing its age. It has dated cabin styling, its seats lack the cushioning to keep you comfortable on long drives, and it gets poor mpg ratings.

What’s the price of a 2009 Ford Flex?

The 2009 front-wheel drive Ford Flex SE has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting around $29,000, while the SEL starts closer to $33,000 and the all-wheel-drive version is past the $34,500 mark; a fully-loaded Limited tops out around $45,000.

What kind of engine does a Ford Flex have?

Ford offers only one powertrain choice for all Flex models. It’s a 3.5-liter V6 engine with variable valve timing attached to a six-speed automatic transmission. The smooth and efficient V6 generates a respectable 262 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque, not the best in class but certainly far from being tagged as anemic.

Is the Ford Flex a good car to buy?

Most important, the Flex is attracting reams of positive attention from both the press and the buying public – a PR plus for the struggling auto giant. The 2009 Flex is Ford’s newest and arguably most attractive crossover SUV.

How big is the back seat of a Ford Flex?

If you need a vehicle that can tow more than 4,500 pounds, the Flex takes a back seat to its larger, V8-powered siblings, the Explorer and Expedition. Functionally, the Flex’s third-row seat is not as roomy or easy to reach as the Chevrolet Traverse’s. What’s New?

The 2009 front-wheel drive Ford Flex SE has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting around $29,000, while the SEL starts closer to $33,000 and the all-wheel-drive version is past the $34,500 mark; a fully-loaded Limited tops out around $45,000.

Ford offers only one powertrain choice for all Flex models. It’s a 3.5-liter V6 engine with variable valve timing attached to a six-speed automatic transmission. The smooth and efficient V6 generates a respectable 262 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque, not the best in class but certainly far from being tagged as anemic.

Most important, the Flex is attracting reams of positive attention from both the press and the buying public – a PR plus for the struggling auto giant. The 2009 Flex is Ford’s newest and arguably most attractive crossover SUV.

If you need a vehicle that can tow more than 4,500 pounds, the Flex takes a back seat to its larger, V8-powered siblings, the Explorer and Expedition. Functionally, the Flex’s third-row seat is not as roomy or easy to reach as the Chevrolet Traverse’s. What’s New?

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