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Ford Flex – An Attractive Option

People today are interested in reliable car models. You find several of them in the market. Ford Flex is certainly one of them. It is a full sized crossover produced by the Ford Motor Company.

This production vehicle debuted at the New York International Auto Show in 2007. The Flex sales started in 2008 as 2009 model. This vehicle replaced the earlier Ford Freestar minivan. It is first crossover from Ford to have both minivan as well as SUV properties.

This model is powered using two varieties of V-6 engines. This model containing 3.5 L V6 engine can produce a power of 262 hp or 195 kW. It can generate a torque of 336 N·m. It makes use of 6-speed 6F automatic transmission.

You will get the direct injected twin turbocharged EcoBoost version for 2010 model. This EcoBoost can produce a power of 355 hp. It can generate a torque of 470 N·m. The turbochargers in engine are made to last for 10 years or 150,000 miles. You should note that AWD is needed with the option of EcoBoost engine. The towing capacity here is 4,500 lb. It is interesting to note that the all-wheel drive system used here can transfer up to 100% torque to the rear or front axle as required.

The 2009 Ford Flex contains seven-passenger seating and it includes removable and adjustable footrests for the second-row passengers. You should note that the second as well as third row seats can fold flat into floor. The voice-activated communications and entertainment system, known as Ford Sync, integrates functions of SIRIUS Satellite Radio, cell phones, DVD, compact disc and navigation systems.