2009 Ford Flex Review - Kelley Blue Book

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2009 Ford Flex. It takes decades of experience and more than a few T-Squares to make a rolling box look hip, but thats exactly the trick Ford has pulled off with its seven-passenger Flex crossover SUV. Set to do battle with such heavyweights as the Chevrolet Traverse and Honda Pilot, the Flex manages to match, and in some cases exceed, its rivals in the all important areas of comfort, utility and desirability. But the best thing about the Flex isnt its flexible interior, nor is it the respectable gas mileage. The best thing about the Flex is that its cool. Really cool. From its contrasting painted roof to its built in refrigerator, the Flex is destined to become the 21st century equivalent of the customized van. For more new car reviews, interviews and automotive news visit www.kbb.com today.

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  • @violet2048
    @violet20483 жыл бұрын

    I finally got my Flex, 5 years ago, it's awesome, and I'm ready to get another one. They are the closest thing to a Chevrolet Nomad without all the problems of a vintage car. I can't believe they want to discontinue this model. They are so efficient, comfortable, fun to drive, and everything works beautifully on them.

  • @Leos74

    @Leos74

    2 жыл бұрын

    you "voice your desire" in a very weird way :/

  • @violet2048

    @violet2048

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Leos74 Thank you.

  • @VCBEATS

    @VCBEATS

    Жыл бұрын

    Is it good on gas?

  • @krbuck
    @krbuck14 жыл бұрын

    I have an SEL. We've taken it on two cross-country family trip (with the dog). Its really been a great car so far!

  • @ZoomN6SGT
    @ZoomN6SGT12 жыл бұрын

    My 2010 Ford Taurus was at the dealership for service , and there shuttle was a Ford Flex . I was sold after a short trip from my dealership to my home , and traded my 2010 Taurus for a 2013 Ford Flex. It is awesome smooth ride and options are great !

  • @alanhowe225
    @alanhowe225 Жыл бұрын

    My wife and I picked up a nice preowned 2014 Flex last week. It's just the base model but is still very nicely equipped and drives like a dream. Tuxedo black with a black interior, just under 97000 miles on the clock, and it was priced at less than $13000. Ford should have produced a commercial version of this vehicle in a panel van configuration as the low stance, more than adequate headroom for even very tall individuals, ease of entry and exit, and huge cargo area would have made it a really nice in town delivery vehicle. we've had ours for just under a week but love it so far.

  • @Pimp2O11
    @Pimp2O1112 жыл бұрын

    I rented a 2013 Flex this weekend because my own vehicle was in the shop. I am strongly considering trading my car in for this next year. It looks boxy on the outside but it drives great and has alot of room . The front seats are huge.

  • @JackKangaroo1
    @JackKangaroo114 жыл бұрын

    The first one I saw was in a parking lot about a year ago and I thought "what a cool looking car." I like the look and they seem very practical, especially for families with kids. I've seen a lot of them on the road and I give Ford credit for an innovative and attractive design. I hope they sell a lot of them.

  • @korbynmichael5845
    @korbynmichael58455 жыл бұрын

    I just got a ford flex as my first car it is so amazing I love it and it is big enough to carry all of my stuff to the collage dorm room so I can learn to be a doctor

  • @REBECCA...

    @REBECCA...

    5 жыл бұрын

    college correct spelling

  • @savybrown2854
    @savybrown28544 жыл бұрын

    Just got one...I am so thankful

  • @Mordaz6361
    @Mordaz63616 жыл бұрын

    I have the top of the line 2012 Titanium modle Ecoboost , i had the 2009 Taurus X love them , Flex has more room i love it , that power that car puts out is grate

  • @robertharris2139
    @robertharris21398 жыл бұрын

    I am getting this as my first car

  • @runitthru

    @runitthru

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yo same

  • @nathanwright8616

    @nathanwright8616

    2 жыл бұрын

    sorry

  • @frankmisco7236
    @frankmisco723610 жыл бұрын

    I've had my 2012 Ford Flex for 23 months and 21300 miles. I absolutely love this vehicle. My last two cars were Lincoln Towncars. The Flex rides nearly as well. I wish for more padding in my heated SEL cloth seat. I guess the Lincolns have spoiled me there. I've had more compliments on this car than any before, with strangers questioning my opinion as they decide on buying. Power from the 3.5 V6 without the Ecoboost is awesome. I've no clue why I'd need more power. Back seat legroom is without equal. I find the view to be excellent without blind spot issues. The SYNC is great. I do most of my driving in town and still average 19 MPG. I tow a boat and a motorcycle, (not together), with absolutely no problems. Last week I was lot browsing, thinking of my next Flex. The prices have gone up. I saw one for $56,000+! Now I'm in love all over again with my 2012. I strongly recommend this for anyone who wants versatility and comfort.

  • @Landofmagic678

    @Landofmagic678

    8 жыл бұрын

    How is it now?

  • @stevestiffler9120

    @stevestiffler9120

    6 жыл бұрын

    Are they pretty fast?

  • @quatlen
    @quatlen14 жыл бұрын

    When I was in this car, the second row was spacious and the cloth seats felt durable. Also wind noise was very low and road noise was low but I felt bumps more then I would like to.

  • @MEEPIT030
    @MEEPIT03014 жыл бұрын

    it looks like a giant mini cooper... its the SUPER COOPER!

  • @youmils03swagger
    @youmils03swagger15 жыл бұрын

    You did not offend me. Sorry for the awful joke. Yea, I like the Flex. It's basically "A Hummer for Kids!" lol it's wicked boxy and quite luxurious, with a long list of options and a somewhat long list of standard features (air conditioning with dual-zone climate controls, cruise control, power windows, power door locks, privacy glass, and more). It's a good SUV. Options include a power liftgate, navigation system, voice command, DVD entertainment system, premium sound system, and digital media

  • @alexjett721
    @alexjett72111 жыл бұрын

    I love the flex when I am older I am going to get one for my frost car and I like your video

  • @joab302016
    @joab30201612 жыл бұрын

    Im going to buy one soon!

  • @alikos88
    @alikos8814 жыл бұрын

    same problem with my ford Windstar..which this FLEX was supposed to replace.

  • @bewd6797
    @bewd679715 жыл бұрын

    Does this compete with the highlander and pilot

  • @elviscash56
    @elviscash5613 жыл бұрын

    If you are old enough to remember when things were made in America and you have fond memories of choking on cigarette smoke while on the way to sunday church in the back of your dad's old station wagon, we think you'll appreciate the ford flex.

  • @violet2048

    @violet2048

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's funny and it reminded my, folks never got a station wagon until all us kids were married and on our own. He loved it and kept kicking himself for not getting one when we were little.

  • @tobythesandwich
    @tobythesandwich12 жыл бұрын

    The Freelander is fine. They still make it. But it's called the LR2 here in the US. There's nothing wrong with them. It's actually a great platform overall. And they charge high prices because they are worth it. H2s were priced expensive because of all the specialty parts and it's superb drivetrain. It was essentially a custom frame and was the first use of GM's 6.0L V8 which was designed specifically for it. There were reasons for it's price.

  • @damianson
    @damianson14 жыл бұрын

    hows the 09 in -30 starts in a canadian winter?

  • @arafetkanso
    @arafetkanso13 жыл бұрын

    What was the numbers on the door that she checked with her fingers ?

  • @cortezforever
    @cortezforever14 жыл бұрын

    It looks like a range rover but indeed it is a 'well built car.'

  • @ArabianKnight1201
    @ArabianKnight120114 жыл бұрын

    "access to the third row is not as simple as the Chevrolet Traverse due to the somewhat difficuilt second row mechanism".... LOL I think she just wanted to say something bad about it...I think this is the best Ford has made in the last decade including their new re-designed Taurus cuz whoever thought a Taurus would ever look like how it looks now LMAO....

  • @jm0n55
    @jm0n5513 жыл бұрын

    what are they talking about? The third row is fine; I'm 6'4, and even I have enough room back there! Other than that, this video is right on the money!

  • @blueskysiii
    @blueskysiii15 жыл бұрын

    Yes I heard that too. Jim's gets 21 mpg, Sherika's gets 19mpg, and Bubba's gets 18mpg (He's a big boy tho). I think that covers all of them that have been sold...

  • @SoundGuyDavo
    @SoundGuyDavo12 жыл бұрын

    This may be 240p, but I think she covered way more points than consumer reports

  • @colingrubbs2916
    @colingrubbs29165 жыл бұрын

    21st century of the station wagon.

  • @RapperStatusEnt
    @RapperStatusEnt13 жыл бұрын

    I GOTTA GET ONE!

  • @N8nXa
    @N8nXa12 жыл бұрын

    mine has 100,000 miles now and everything that has been wrong was under warranty(all little stuff) and I'm averaging 22+mpg

  • @camarosbob
    @camarosbob15 жыл бұрын

    I like the retro styling and features, but would wait for the 2010 EcoBoost V6 which will have much more HP and torque without a reduction in fuel economy compared to the current engine. I only wish that Ford would offer the EcoBoost without AWD.

  • @ObeyHipHop
    @ObeyHipHop11 жыл бұрын

    is this a review, or did they have someone from Ford come in and talk??

  • @fitz207
    @fitz20715 жыл бұрын

    How do know that Ford won't have a better resale value than Honda in the future? You don't know what the future will bring. Nobody thought the Camry would ever leave the the #1 spot in reliability. But it has. Ford is in a good spot future wise to catch the imports. A Much better spot than GM and Chrysler. The Fusion hybrid is more advanced than Honda and Toyota's Hybrids. That's a good start.

  • @JustinPrater
    @JustinPrater11 жыл бұрын

    love this car!

  • @ReplicantBattyman
    @ReplicantBattyman12 жыл бұрын

    debadged, matte white with black rims. nice.

  • @blueskysiii
    @blueskysiii15 жыл бұрын

    gogetyourownshellshog, Ilike your name, and your sense of humor...some folks get on here and can't take a good ribbing...I agree with you thoguh, looking through a telescope while driving sounds dangerous...

  • @HelpSaveMotherEarth
    @HelpSaveMotherEarth15 жыл бұрын

    yea..i also think that the for edge would be a great hybrid

  • @MalamIbnMalam
    @MalamIbnMalam14 жыл бұрын

    @JeremyFuhenstasser they used to own Land Rover and Jaguar until 2008. Now Tata motors in India owns them both.

  • @blueskysiii
    @blueskysiii14 жыл бұрын

    I think they're sold about 30K units since inception a year ago...so much for the 100K unit sales target...

  • @suprakilzz26
    @suprakilzz2615 жыл бұрын

    yes

  • @DudewithdaShades
    @DudewithdaShades14 жыл бұрын

    If I had a family, I'd get one of these in all black and ride around in style. If I had to get a minivan, though, I'd get an Odyssey.

  • @SimbaTheGreat
    @SimbaTheGreat14 жыл бұрын

    @MEEPIT030 i think you mean first gen scion xB

  • @quatlen
    @quatlen15 жыл бұрын

    I see alot of them but then again I live right next to Motown.

  • @colingrubbs2916
    @colingrubbs29165 жыл бұрын

    Competitors for the Ford Flex include the Acura MDX, Buick Enclave, Honda Pilot and Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

  • @youmils03swagger
    @youmils03swagger15 жыл бұрын

    I'm kidding lol. I was testing KZread's reaction. The 2009 Flex gets 17 city, 24 highway. lol

  • @blueskysiii
    @blueskysiii15 жыл бұрын

    yep

  • @fitz207
    @fitz20715 жыл бұрын

    What's GM got in this class to go up against the Flex? NOTHING...And can't figure why they're going out of business. Ford has better products planned for future...Including a F-150 diesel, the 1st in it's class.

  • @mohsin19999995
    @mohsin1999999514 жыл бұрын

    no they said in the start of the vid

  • @violet2048
    @violet204811 жыл бұрын

    I will have one, one of these days.

  • @Leos74

    @Leos74

    3 жыл бұрын

    hmmmm

  • @violet2048

    @violet2048

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Leos74 I did get one, and it's wonderful. I got it 5 years ago, and it is a good one. No problems and boy can it haul a lot of stuff.

  • @Leos74

    @Leos74

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@violet2048 wow, did not expect an answer 😁

  • @ankursolanky4129

    @ankursolanky4129

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@violet2048 Congrats! I see comments that say they'll get a certain car someday all the time. Nice to see someone actually make it happen.

  • @violet2048

    @violet2048

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Leos74 No, not really was just voicing my desire.

  • @joab302016
    @joab30201611 жыл бұрын

    owned one with ecoboost. we love it but not impressive on gasoline.

  • @Hannah-nc7cb
    @Hannah-nc7cb2 жыл бұрын

    Someone said this comment is this true until the water pump goes out (if you have the 3.5) and if you catch it in time before it destroys your engine by dumping coolant into the engine oil. And if you catch it in time, you have to practically pull the engine to replace it. Ours went out on vacation. 1500 to replace a water pump.

  • @apfeljonas
    @apfeljonas12 жыл бұрын

    @rhinogek gas IS oil

  • @shahidsaleem100
    @shahidsaleem10013 жыл бұрын

    i love Ford Flex

  • @nsulademon
    @nsulademon13 жыл бұрын

    @TheNewMrCool lol yea i just noticed it was about a year ago, sorry it was the top comment....but yea your right everybody has different taste. And style is the future my man either u wanna stand out from the crowd or u just want to blend in, i prefer standing out with the stylish cars but like u said everybody has there opinion.

  • @madmike42345
    @madmike4234514 жыл бұрын

    I want this monster

  • @DevPack
    @DevPack15 жыл бұрын

    some people love it. Some people hate it. Its overall a well built car.

  • @usernameofutube
    @usernameofutube12 жыл бұрын

    my friend has one, its totally useless offroad with the super long wheelbase and approach angle. its even FWD (with AWD being an option) but doesn't split 50/50

  • @franciscomiguelantoniourda2991
    @franciscomiguelantoniourda299110 жыл бұрын

    YO QUIERO UNA YA ES HORA QUE CANBIE MI GRANADA 1983

  • @carmencolumbusohio
    @carmencolumbusohio14 жыл бұрын

    @cmh316 I am speaking from experience.. Ive owned 2 fords, first a mustang 2008 then a 2009 Flex. Both were JOKES. I bought the mustang NEW and in 9 months it had rust at the door jams and at the edge of the trunk. Then I traded to a Flex and it was a nightmare. over 2,200 out of my pocket for items not covered under their "warranty". Yet when I purchased my Traverse recently I havent had any issues what-so-ever. Also the build quality is far superior to fords. Cant fill voids with FOAM. LOL!!!

  • @LCdic09

    @LCdic09

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's been a looooong time since you comented and I'm sure you got rid of the Traverse years ago, since they proved to be very unreliable

  • @v.l.3553

    @v.l.3553

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LCdic09 I no longer have my Traverse as it had 170K+ miles on it. The resale/retail value was a joke. But I didn't have any mechanical issues besides the basics.. Fluids, Batteries, Tires and I did have to replace the fuel pump. Other than that my Traverse was great. But now I have a 20' Acadia.. Fingers crossed

  • @LCdic09

    @LCdic09

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@v.l.3553 It's cool that you are still around after all these years. Well, I guess you got fortunate with that one. Ok, good luck with the Acadia too. I check back in another 10 years to see how it went 😃

  • @stevokc43
    @stevokc4310 жыл бұрын

    I like it

  • @82ndairborne100
    @82ndairborne10013 жыл бұрын

    sweet

  • @quatlen
    @quatlen14 жыл бұрын

    Crossover and it is not an off road vehicle and will not impress off road but it depends on what kind of off road terrain it will be on. :)

  • @EatmyDust1311
    @EatmyDust131114 жыл бұрын

    im suprised this voice wasnt used to do the new fld...

  • @cortezforever
    @cortezforever14 жыл бұрын

    Like the Haitians said in Bad boys 2, "You shot me you got me man!" Lol!

  • @passionforcars6729
    @passionforcars6729 Жыл бұрын

    I have this car

  • @blueskysiii
    @blueskysiii15 жыл бұрын

    I don't know for certain, but history is the best judge, plus the companies themselves...Honda still offers good lease rates, while the US cars finance arms have stopped all leasing, due to the low predicted resale values. Your comment about the Scion is not accurate. I own a tC, and an xB, and they both were value priced, and have held up well. Their resale value is still good too, because they get good mileage. Ford IS in the best place to catch imports, as long as they remember they r behind

  • @fitz207
    @fitz20715 жыл бұрын

    I think Chrysler did worst than Ford in that survey flykyte143...Ford has been improving since 1997. The new Ford Fusion did just as good as Honda and Toyota. Also you can't say a whole car co. is bad because of a few bad models. Toyota is the 1 who is slipping, the Scion and Yaris were complete junk. The new Focus and Fusion did very good in long term reliability. Ford is under new management that will get the CO. back to Henry Ford's vision of reliability and affordability.

  • @blueskysiii
    @blueskysiii15 жыл бұрын

    Chevy Traverse competes with the Flex...I wouldn't buy either, but the Traverse has been getting good reviews.

  • @fitz207
    @fitz20715 жыл бұрын

    Read what i said Noob. I said Ford will have the 1st diesel in the F-150 class. I'm not talking about HD pickups. Neither GM or Dodge will have a diesel in the F-150's class.

  • @sasafarov
    @sasafarov3 жыл бұрын

    хороший обзор есть на канале "US cars на русском"

  • @idc1233333
    @idc123333315 жыл бұрын

    i love it... but probably because i love country squires too lol

  • @lictor313
    @lictor31313 жыл бұрын

    if I would be looking for a people carrier- I wouldn't for one moment be thinking about anything other then the flex.

  • @1017ats
    @1017ats7 жыл бұрын

    qe tan buenas seran del motor

  • @chuckers40
    @chuckers4013 жыл бұрын

    With the new look Edge and Explorer, I don't see Ford keeping the Flex around much longer. The Flex maybe the one that suffers in terms of Ford and its Trucks, Crossovers, and SUV's.

  • @violet2048

    @violet2048

    2 жыл бұрын

    I didn't see it coming when they cancelled the Flex. I know some people didn't like it and theirs had problems. I have not had a problem with my Flex It's a 2015, I keep up with oil changes, and fluids and it has not required anything else. I did put an after market back up warning horn on it. For some reason people just can see the back up lights. Or else they don' know what they are. My rear bumper got side swiped backing up from between a Suburban and an Escalade. Wiped out the Toyota rental car by guy from Scotland.

  • @MalamIbnMalam
    @MalamIbnMalam14 жыл бұрын

    @cortezforever Don't forget that Ford owns Range Rover now :)

  • @youmils03swagger
    @youmils03swagger15 жыл бұрын

    mine gets 11 miles per gallon

  • @blueskysiii
    @blueskysiii15 жыл бұрын

    coming to an inner-urban funeral home near it's target audience...who needs a hearse with rear doors that need 28 inches to open fully, and has a 74 foot turning radius.?

  • @pioneerdc4419
    @pioneerdc441912 жыл бұрын

    this is my dream car. its so amazing, it makes me want to travel and camp and shit. damn.

  • @miguelcervera471
    @miguelcervera4715 жыл бұрын

    WHAT THE SHIT!!! THIS 2009 VIDEO, LOOKS LIKE FROM 80'S.

  • @person025
    @person02514 жыл бұрын

    with its boxy shape and contrasting roof, it looks like a mini cooper on steroids! I shall call it the American Cooper! lol

  • @automaticreply

    @automaticreply

    3 жыл бұрын

    Flooper.

  • @dylbeentheplotagonistandra2811
    @dylbeentheplotagonistandra28115 жыл бұрын

    My mom actually wanted one of these back in the day to replace her 2001 Mercedes-Benz C240, but instead she ended up getting a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country instead, and 7 years from then, she sold that and bought a 2015 Toyota Prius, and in a little while, she’s trading that in for a 2018 Jeep Renegade as my first car

  • @ccolivardia
    @ccolivardia12 жыл бұрын

    @spakaaaa333 not even close..........

  • @bewd6797
    @bewd679715 жыл бұрын

    My neighbor has one

  • @Eminesty
    @Eminesty12 жыл бұрын

    I LOVEEEEEE THAT CAR, BUT I LIVE IN BRAZIL, SO FUCKING EXPENSIVE HERE

  • @Alta626
    @Alta62614 жыл бұрын

    To me this car reminds me of an evolved version of a Dodge magnum and a Ford Explorer

  • @violet2048

    @violet2048

    2 жыл бұрын

    I thought it was more like a 1956 Chevy No mad.

  • @HelpSaveMotherEarth
    @HelpSaveMotherEarth15 жыл бұрын

    ford edge as a hybrid..

  • @number2001
    @number200113 жыл бұрын

    OMG it looks like a hearse X(

  • @gogetyouownshellshog
    @gogetyouownshellshog15 жыл бұрын

    Why would you need a telescoping wheel? You should have your eyes close to the road instesd of the wheel. OH AN FORDS THE BEST. THATS WHY THEY WHERE THE FIRST CAR COMPANY AROUND!!!!!

  • @2mnyshp
    @2mnyshp13 жыл бұрын

    if a mini and a range rover had a child with a growing disease...

  • @ritchierichh
    @ritchierichh12 жыл бұрын

    From what I'm reading, my assumptions of this car are very true. Bad mpg, looks ugly, poor engine etc.

  • @ABDULLAHfailkawy
    @ABDULLAHfailkawy14 жыл бұрын

    looks like a range rover made in china editions

  • @makizee1
    @makizee113 жыл бұрын

    Its hard to make a box look cool...SuperCooL

  • @blueskysiii
    @blueskysiii15 жыл бұрын

    I doubt anything Ford makes has a better resale value than anything Honda sells. State your references....

  • @Motorfordtoyota
    @Motorfordtoyota13 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely HATE the styling but hey, its an opinion not fact. Plus the kind of people who drive them arounf where I live doesnt help it's desirability in my family!! We want a Highlander or Traverse to replace our thirsty Sequoia but cant afford to do so! :(

  • @blueskysiii
    @blueskysiii15 жыл бұрын

    ITs not double. ITs triple!

  • @SimbaTheGreat
    @SimbaTheGreat14 жыл бұрын

    isnt laminated glass...escpially shattery?

  • @Motorfordtoyota
    @Motorfordtoyota13 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely HATE the styling but hey, its an opinion not fact. Plus the kind of people who drive them arounf where I live doesnt help it's desirability in my family!! We want a Highlander or Traverse to replace our thirsty Sequoia but cant afford to do so! :( Also, Ford jsut completely made the Flex useless by offering the much better Explorer!

  • @uptamistik
    @uptamistik14 жыл бұрын

    Is it just me or do u guys think the gurl is this video is Superrrr Hottt....

  • @friedensgabel
    @friedensgabel13 жыл бұрын

    Put a good diesel in it and sell it in europe, please!

  • @cardude1992
    @cardude199213 жыл бұрын

    improve your video quality already!