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2012 Ford Flex consumer reviews

$29,465 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Flex Ford
(34 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.9
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.6
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Unique exterior cross between retro and modern

Car is SOOOO comfortable to sit in, and driver and passengers have excellent visibility. The minute I test drove it, I realized how the view was unmatched and the leather seating was luxurious, plus there is lots of headroom. It also handles great for a large vehicle, corners tightly and has tremendous acceleration. I am very satisfied!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Really nice so far

I've only had the car for a week but I love it. It looks sharp. It has a lot of bells and whistles. It handles excellent in the snow. No complaints so far.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Rocket family transporter

The Ford Flex is a sleeper - most folks don?t realize how `flexible? this SUV is! A 7-passenger comfort hauler, the Flex has tons of great features - AWD, infotainment, heated/cooled seats, 3rd row heating/cooling, and 350+ horsepower to get you there!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Beats any SUV out there

The Ford Flex will be a collectors car someday. The Flex is huge inside, but drives like a small car. It is comfortable and good for all types of driving - city, highway, commuting, and people-moving. Most people don't realize the Ecoboost engine not only gets 20mpg average, but with 365 horsepower, makes this SUV a rocket.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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One of the most versatile vehicles I've owned.

I was looking for a vehicle that was comfortable but also had the needed room to carry more then a couple of bags without having to purchase a van. The Ford Flex does all that and more. Being able to fold down all the back seats we are able to carry my art work while keeping them safe and secured. Before my go to vehicle was my Chevy truck, now unless I need my truck I take the Flex, I just love driving this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Has some issues. Performance is good

Front passenger tire wears sooner than other 3. Hydroplains in rain, slush and snow. Headlight and taillight assemblies let in moisture and can accumulate causing issues with lights. Battery cables corrode. Gets good gas mileage. Drives well in good weather. Too costly for crossover.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Most functional and reliable car with good perform

This car has provided great satisfaction everytime I drive it. The Ecoboost is fantastic! The comfort and room and utility are perfect!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome SUV for short person

I get a larger vehicle that seats seven without having to jump up into the driver seat or jump out when I'm getting out. I do miss the mileage of my four-door sedan since this SUV only gets 16 miles to the gallon in town. It gets 25 on the highway.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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It Grows & Grows on You

When it came out, the exterior was a head-scratcher for some. But my daughters thought it looked funky and cool, and having been to London, it had that UK taxi, boxy-but-nice feel about it. Once you plug into the sound system and see the roominess of the interior, that's when any qualms of the exterior disappear. It has more cubic feet than most any full-size SUV. It seats 7 regular adult human beings comfortably, and you've got lots of options to fold down the seats -- depending on what or who you need to haul. Awesome sound system, reliable sync to bluetooth. Rides like a sedan with surprising fuel economy, but all the benefits of SUVs. A much underrated design by Ford.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my flex

This car was purchased for me, but men we all know happy wife happy life. I now drive the maxima and this is her car lol. You cat go wrong in buying this wonderful looking and fantastic driving wagon.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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