Ford Flex

Ford Flex
2010 Ford Flex Limited
Overview
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
ProductionJune 3, 2008–2019[1]
Model years2009–2019
AssemblyCanada: Oakville, Ontario (Oakville Assembly)
DesignerPeter Horbury[2]
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size crossover SUV
Body style4-door SUV
LayoutFF layout / AWD layout
PlatformFord D4 platform
RelatedFord Explorer (2011-2019)
Ford Taurus (sixth generation)
Ford Taurus (fifth generation)
Lincoln MKS
Lincoln MKT
Powertrain
Engine3.5 L Duratec V6
3.5 L EcoBoost V6
Transmission6-speed 6F50 automatic
6-speed 6F55 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase117.9 in (2,995 mm)
Length201.8 in (5,126 mm)
Width75.9 in (1,928 mm)
Height68 in (1,727 mm)
Curb weight4468 lb. (FWD)
4640 lb. (AWD)
Chronology
PredecessorFord Taurus X/Ford Freestyle
Ford Freestar

The Ford Flex is a full size crossover SUV,[3] It was made by Ford Motor Company. Its styling was based on the concept of the Ford Fairlane. The vehicle was launched in 2007 at the New York International Auto Show.

In 2008, It replaced the Ford Taurus X.

In 2013 it was improved. It had a new bonnet, new grille, new headlights, new rear lights and new front and rear bumpers

In 2019 Ford stopped making the automobile.

  • 2005 Ford Fairlane concept at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show
    2005 Ford Fairlane concept at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show
  • 2009–2012 Ford Flex rear (before improvements)
    2009–2012 Ford Flex rear (before improvements)
  • Ford Flex (after improvements)
    Ford Flex (after improvements)
  • Ford Flex (after improvements)
    Ford Flex (after improvements)

Sales in the United States

Year Sales
2008 14,457[4]
2009 38,717[5]
2010 34,227[6]
2011 27,428[7]
2012 28,224[8]
2013 25,953[9]
2014 23,822[10]
2015 19,570[11]
2016 22,668[12]
2017 22,389[13]
2018 20,308[14]
2019 24,484[15]
2020 4,848[16]
Total 307,145

References

  1. ↑ "Retrospective: Ford Flex Stood Out As Bold, Fun And Fashionable In A Crowded Minivan/SUV Segment" (Press release). Ford Media Center. 2019-10-28.
  2. ↑ Kelly, Kevin M. (June 2008). "Richard Gresens: from trains, planes and … vacuum cleaners: the designer of the Ford Flex finds influence in some unexpected places". Automotive Design & Production. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
  3. ↑ "2011 Ford Flex | View Vehicle Cargo Capacity | Ford.com". Archived from the original on December 30, 2010. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
  4. ↑ "F-SERIES DRIVES FORD TO HIGHER MARKET SHARE FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE MONTH" (PDF) (Press release). Ford. January 5, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 6, 2009. Retrieved October 26, 2010.
  5. ↑ "FORD CAPS 2009 WITH 33 PERCENT SALES INCREASE, FIRST FULL-YEAR MARKET SHARE GAIN SINCE 1995" (PDF) (Press release). Ford Motor Company. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 11, 2011. Retrieved October 25, 2010.
  6. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on January 24, 2011. Retrieved November 10, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on January 31, 2012. Retrieved January 4, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on January 23, 2013. Retrieved January 3, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. ↑ "Ford Motor Company Delivers Best Sales Year Since 2006" (PDF). Media.ford.com. January 3, 2014. Retrieved January 6, 2014.
  10. ↑ "North America Sales 2014" (PDF). media.ford.com. 2015. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
  11. ↑ "North America Sales 2015" (PDF). media.ford.com. 2016. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
  12. ↑ "North America Sales 2016" (PDF). media.ford.com. 2017. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
  13. ↑ "North America Sales 2017" (PDF). media.ford.com. 2018. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
  14. ↑ "North America Sales 2018" (PDF). media.ford.com. 2019. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
  15. ↑ "North America Sales 2019" (PDF). media.ford.com. 2020. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
  16. ↑ "North America Sales 2020" (PDF). media.ford.com. 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
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