The Ford Flex is a rather new addition to the Ford family that was discontinued a few years ago. If you’re wanting to get one used, then you’re in luck as it will come with modern features, even on the first iteration.
Key takeaways
- The Ford Flex is the perfect vehicle for those who want something modern, but want to enjoy physical media.
- The Flex can seat up to 7 people depending on configuration.
- The Flex saw three trims its entire lifespan, with a fourth one joining the family for a few years.
First Generation (2009-2019)
When the Flex hit the road in 2009 it came with three trims to pick from, the SE, SEL, and Limited. Each of these trims could seat up to 7 people with the inclusion of a second-row bench seat.
When the second-year model came around, Ford gave it a few upgrades with a new engine option that can produce 355 horsepower. Also new this year was reverse cameras, but that was reserved for the Limited trim. In 2012, an automatic parking system was added as an option for the higher-end trims.
When 2013 rolled around, the model saw a mid-cycle refresh. The roofline and doors were retained keeping the distinct look while the front and rear were revised. The interior also saw a touch up with a revised dashboard, and a new three spoke steering wheel. With the 2013 update, Ford removed the paddle shifters in favor of up/down gear selection buttons on the main gear selector.
When looking at individual trims, the three that were around the entire time had a few differences between them.
The base SE was only available in FWD, was a pretty barebones trim throughout the entirety of its life, only seeing big changes to how music is played on the 6-speaker system it had the entire cycle. The change from how you play music saw a single disc CD player/MP3 player with an auxiliary port. This was later changed to Ford SYNC which dropped the CD player. While this trim didn’t offer much in terms of luxury, it did come with manual two row air conditioning, making sure that everyone will stay comfortable.
The mid-level SEL trim came with more features to provide comfort. The trim saw the addition of automatically controlled two-row air conditioning that made it even easier to stay cool. This trim was available in both FWD, and AWD drive modes. This trim sat on 18-inch wheels, had a six-disc, in-dash CD/MP3 changer and an auxiliary audio input jack. This trim also saw a security system to make sure the vehicle is always protected.
The high-end Limited trim came with the best features. Much like the SEL, this trim comes in both FWD, and AWD. This time the vehicle sat on 19-inch chrome plated wheels, giving it a bold look. This trim also went all in on comfort with leather seats, power front row, as well as heated and ventilated seats for them.
If more than one person was driving the vehicle, then the driver’s memory system will come in handy. For features that enhance the look of the car, you are treated to a dual-panel panoramic moonroof, giving an open feel to the interior. This trim also saw an upgraded sound system. This was a Sony audio system that came with a rear-mounted subwoofer and external surround-sound amplifier giving you a listening experience the other trims can’t replicate.
While it wasn’t around the entire life cycle, the Titanium trim offered great features. It was only available in 2011 and 2012, this trim shared most of the same features as the Limited, but blacked them out. Giving an even sleeker look to the already stylish Limited.
Summary
When it comes to the Ford Flex, it had a decent run, and while it’s currently discontinued you can still get your hands on one with us here at Jarrett!