Ford Flex
The Ford Flex was 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.
| Ford Flex | |
|---|---|
 2010 Ford Flex Limited | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Production | June 3, 2008–2018[1] |
| Model years | 2009–2019 |
| Assembly | Canada: Oakville, Ontario (Oakville Assembly) |
| Designer | Peter Horbury[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | FF layout / AWD layout |
| Platform | Ford D4 platform |
| Related | Ford Explorer (2011-2019) Ford Taurus (sixth generation) Ford Taurus (fifth generation) Lincoln MKS Lincoln MKT |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5 L Duratec V6 3.5 L EcoBoost V6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed 6F50 automatic 6-speed 6F55 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in (2,995 mm) |
| Length | 201.8 in (5,126 mm) |
| Width | 75.9 in (1,928 mm) |
| Height | 68 in (1,727 mm) |
| Curb weight | 4468 lb. (FWD) 4640 lb. (AWD) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Taurus X/Ford Freestyle Ford Freestar Mercury Monterey |
In 2008, it replaced the Ford Taurus X/Ford Freestyle, the Ford Freestar and its sibling, the Mercury Monterey.
In 2013, it was improved. It had a new bonnet, new grille, new headlights, new rear lights and new front and rear bumpers
In 2018, Ford discontinued the Flex after the 2019 year model without a replacement.
2005 Ford Fairlane concept at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show
2009–2012 Ford Flex rear (before improvements)
Ford Flex (after improvements)
Ford Flex (after improvements)
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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 |
Ford Flex Media
2005 Ford Fairlane concept at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show
Ford Flex Limited 3.5 EcoBoost V6
2009–2012 Ford Flex rear
2009–2012 Ford Flex dashboard
References
- ↑ Ford Media Center (2019-10-28). "Retrospective: Ford Flex Stood Out As Bold, Fun And Fashionable In A Crowded Minivan/SUV Segment". Press release. https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2019/10/28/ford-flex-stood-out-in-crowded-minivan-suv-segment.html.
- ↑ Kelly, Kevin M.. Richard Gresens: from trains, planes and … vacuum cleaners: the designer of the Ford Flex finds influence in some unexpected places. Automotive Design & Production (June 2008). Retrieved October 10, 2009.
- ↑ 2011 Ford Flex | View Vehicle Cargo Capacity | Ford.com. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
- ↑ Ford (January 5, 2009). "F-SERIES DRIVES FORD TO HIGHER MARKET SHARE FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE MONTH". Press release. http://media.ford.com/images/10031/dec08sales.pdf. Retrieved October 26, 2010.
- ↑ Ford Motor Company. "FORD CAPS 2009 WITH 33 PERCENT SALES INCREASE, FIRST FULL-YEAR MARKET SHARE GAIN SINCE 1995". Press release. http://media.ford.com/images/10031/December09sales.pdf. Retrieved October 25, 2010.
- ↑ Archived copy. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ↑ Archived copy. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
- ↑ Archived copy. Retrieved January 3, 2013.
- ↑ Ford Motor Company Delivers Best Sales Year Since 2006 (January 3, 2014)Media.ford.com. Retrieved January 6, 2014.
- ↑ North America Sales 2014 (2015)media.ford.com. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ↑ North America Sales 2015 (2016)media.ford.com. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ↑ North America Sales 2016 (2017)media.ford.com. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ↑ North America Sales 2017 (2018)media.ford.com. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ↑ North America Sales 2018 (2019)media.ford.com. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ↑ North America Sales 2019 (2020)media.ford.com. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ↑ North America Sales 2020 (2021)media.ford.com. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
