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Ford Flex finally enters production

Ford Flex finally enters production

Siddarth Raja June 3rd, 2008 Siddarth Raja By Siddarth Raja Author June 3rd, 2008
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December 31st, 1969 After what seems like an eternity, Ford’s new Flex crossover has entered production at the carmaker’s Ford Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada. The Oakville plant has increased production and is adding 500 jobs in an effort to keep up with the demand for new crossover models like the Lincoln MKX, Ford Edge and Ford Flex, which starts arriving in dealership showrooms this summer. The Edge, Flex and the Lincoln MKX come down the same assembly line, meaning the plant can efficiently adapt to shifts in consumer demand. The Flex is powered by Ford’s familiar 3.5L V6 and is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The powertrain delivers more than 260hp and 245lb.-ft. of torque, and drives the wheels via an AWD system that can send up to 100% of torque to the front or rear. Fuel economy equates to 12.6L/100km in the city and 8.4L/100km on the highway – or 17/24mpg, respectively. Other features of the Flex include the latest generation of Ford’s Sync interface, a small refrigerator, a reverse camera, and Ford’s new EasyFuel capless refueling system.
Ford Flex finally enters production

Ford Flex finally enters production

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After what seems like an eternity, Ford’s new Flex crossover has entered production at the carmaker’s Ford Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada. The Oakville plant has increased production and is adding 500 jobs in an effort to keep up with the demand for new crossover models like the Lincoln MKX, Ford Edge and Ford Flex, which starts arriving in dealership showrooms this summer.

The Edge, Flex and the Lincoln MKX come down the same assembly line, meaning the plant can efficiently adapt to shifts in consumer demand.

The Flex is powered by Ford’s familiar 3.5L V6 and is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The powertrain delivers more than 260hp and 245lb.-ft. of torque, and drives the wheels via an AWD system that can send up to 100% of torque to the front or rear. Fuel economy equates to 12.6L/100km in the city and 8.4L/100km on the highway – or 17/24mpg, respectively.

Other features of the Flex include the latest generation of Ford’s Sync interface, a small refrigerator, a reverse camera, and Ford’s new EasyFuel capless refueling system.

Tags: crossovers

Posted in: 2009, Ford, News, Flex


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  1. By Gus #1, Posted: 6/3/2008

    Funky looking little thing.

  2. By HECTOR #2, Posted: 6/3/2008

    Crash and burn...

  3. By bc #3, Posted: 6/3/2008

    Honda increases production of its best selling cars. This is what Ford does...

  4. By amac #4, Posted: 6/3/2008

    Another SUV - I mean - CUV whatever thing? Alrighty then...

  5. By justin #5, Posted: 6/3/2008

    hahahahahahaha pls what kind of person would drive this and be able to afford for all the repairs it'll need to the engine

  6. By InkMaster #6, Posted: 6/4/2008

    looking forward to seeing this shoebox in person :)

  7. By Alan #7, Posted: 6/4/2008

    Can't believe who will buy this car, it looks so dull and boring... it really is just a big box

  8. By artur #8, Posted: 6/4/2008

    Looks like prolonged Range Rover Sport

  9. By chris #9, Posted: 6/4/2008

    to all the nay sayers:

    people bought the taurus X (freestyle). this is replacing it. which would you prefer? exactly.

  10. By burke #10, Posted: 6/4/2008

    It looks like a redesigned Bronco. I saw it in person at Miami Autoshow: Nobody was paying attention to it. Not a very smart move from FoMoCo for the current times, if you ask me. The more cars like this come out of Detroit, the more people will buy Japanese cars.

  11. By 94 Taurus owner #11, Posted: 6/4/2008

    Looks nice I'd buy if it didn't cost more than.a expidition.

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