2010 Ford Flex - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 9 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2010 ford flex Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...EPA fuel economy estimates are 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 16/22/18 with all-wheel drive. Optional on the SEL and Limited is the turbocharged 3.5-liter "EcoBoost" V6. It produces 355 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic with manual shift control are standard. Ford estimates fuel economy to be 22 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined. Safety: The 2010 Ford Flex comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and rear parking sensors. A rearview camera is... |
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2010 Ford Flex Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...It's super comfy and my kids adored it. My 6-year-old was especially thrilled with it. The seat belt fit him so well that I let him ride without his booster seat like a big kid (in California kids 6 and older can ride in the backseat using only a seat belt). However, my kids did get frustrated with the flobby seat belt receptors that make it difficult to buckle up on their own. The kids also loved the great views they had out of their windows and the four moonroofs. In the second row, they each had their own moonroof above their seat, with accompanying shade. A larger one sits over the third... |
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2010 Ford Flex — ReviewSource: MSN Autos...grab handles and the like are nicely done, giving a near-luxury, coffeehouse ambience, especially in the SEL and Limited.Features abound, from the optional power liftgate to a bevy of electronics such as voice-activated navigation and Ford's popular Sync infotainment system. People and their luggage are always the emphasis, hence the optional refrigerated center console — think a soda cellar on wheels.Safety is another Flex selling point. Hidden in the chassis is steel-tube reinforcement against side impacts, plus extensive airbag and seat belt technologies. Ford's MyKey system is provided... |
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2010 Ford Flex Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...giving a fisheye-lens view of the entire area behind the vehicle, using the in-dash screen of the optional navigation system. EPA fuel-economy ratings are 17 mpg city/24 highway for the base engine with front-wheel drive; with all-wheel drive, the ratings are 16/22 for either engine. The EcoBoost engine is available only with all-wheel drive. Ford's intelligent all-wheel-drive system uses an on-demand electronic center coupler to allocate torque automatically as needed between front and rear - with up to 100 percent available to either axle, Ford says. No low-range gearing is provided for... |
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2010 Ford Flex OverviewSource: CarGurus...with direct fuel injection and a twin-turbo setup for 355 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque - this engine is dubbed the EcoBoost.Available in AWD SEL and Limited trims, the EcoBoost still manages a wildly impressive EPA estimate of 18/22, a small penalty for almost 100 extra horses. The use of the twin-turbo setup, combined with direct fuel injection, is supposed to eliminate the lag commonly found with turbocharged engines. The EcoBoost comes with a six-speed automatic with manual-shift capability.The Flex seats seven passengers with a second-row split bench or six with the optional second-row... |
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2010 Ford Flex Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The Flex interior has seating for seven, an optional refrigerator in the console between the second-row bucket seats, and third-row seats that fold flat into the cargo floor. The Flex feels large and a bit bulky in everyday driving with one or two persons aboard. The front seats are quite comfortable, and the optional adjustable pedals make it easy for drivers of all sizes to find just the right position. Bluetooth technology allows communication with up to six phones, and a USB port in the console connects directly to an MP3 player. Songs can be stored on the vehicle's hard disc. The... |
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2010 Ford Flex Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...If you choose the optional captain chairs over the standard bench seat, you may loose space for one passenger but did you really need it? You feel like Capt. Kirk in the second row of the Flex. The second row seats also fold up quickly at the touch of a button. Because of the low step into the Flex, it's also easy to jump into the third row. While I wouldn't want to spend a day in the third row, it was comfortable enough for short trips and small children would be very comfortable. Loaded with options The Flex comes loaded with comfort and features. There are driving enhancements such as the... |
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2010 Ford Flex Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...seating Auto-dimming review mirror Air conditioning with front and rear controls Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter Steering wheel with cruise and audio controls Available 12-speaker Sony stereo Available Ford Sync system Standard ambient lighting Optional onboard refrigerator Under the Hood The Flex comes with the standard 3.5-liter V-6 paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The V-6 gets an estimated 17/24 mpg city/highway. For 2010, the Flex can also be equipped with a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6. The EcoBoost gets approximately 18 mpg in combined city/highway driving, according... |
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2010 Ford Flex Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Cargo Volume Compared (cu. ft.) Behind 3rd row Behind 2nd row Behind 1st row Fold-flat passenger seat? Chevrolet Traverse 24.4 68.8 116.4 Unavailable Ford Flex 20.0 43.2 83.2 Standard Honda Pilot 18.0 47.7 87.0 Unavailable Mazda CX-9 17.2 48.3 100.7 Unavailable Hyundai Veracruz 13.4 40.0 86.8 Unavailable Dodge Journey 10.7 37.0* 67.6 Optional Toyota Highlander 10.3 42.3 95.4 Unavailable Source: Automaker data for 2010 models except Highlander (2009 Highlander info shown; 2010 data unavailable) *37.0 cubic feet for three-row versions. Two-row Journey has 39.6 cubic feet behind second row... |
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Why should I also consider these?
The Honda Pilot, probably the most direct rival to the Flex, was redesigned last year, gaining a large, controversial grille to go with much thicker styling.
But the Pilot, in the opinion of TheCarConnection.com, has a cluttered interior with too much plastic.
The Chevrolet Traverse is a great alternative, but it feels bigger than the Flex and there isn't quite as much vertical space in the cabin.
The Traverse also suffers from a hesitant transmission.
The plush, quiet Hyundai Veracruz is a softer-styled alternative to the Flex; it offers good V-6 power and third-row seating, but it's certainly not as distinctive.
Finally, we throw in a minivan for good measure; the Nissan Quest is by far the most stylish of them.
