The Ford Flex is one of three Ford SUVs that offer three rows of seats; the others are the Explorer and Expedition. The Flex has seating for six or seven people, depending on the configuration, and competes with the Chevrolet Traverse, Mazda CX-9 and Toyota Highlander.
Heated side mirrors are now standard and a heated steering wheel is available for Limited models.
Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
- 17-inch aluminum wheels; 18-, 19- or 20-inch wheels available
- Dual exhaustÂ
- Heated side mirrors
- Available contrasting and two-tone roof colors
- Available power liftgate
- Second-row bench seat or two captain’s chairs
- Two-person third-row bench seat
- Available heated steering wheel
- Available MyFord Touch with instrument-cluster screens, an 8-inch touch-screen on the dashboard and touch-sensitive pads instead of traditional buttons
- Available keyless entry and start
- Available refrigerated console for second-row occupants
- Available power-folding third-row seat
- Available navigation system
- Available active park assist, which automates parallel parking
- 287-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine
- Available 365-hp, turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6
- Six-speed automatic transmission
- Front- or all-wheel drive
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- Roll Stability Control
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbagsÂ
- Available inflatable seat belts in second row
- Available blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
- Available forward collision warning
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