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more about #fordflex more comments → that ain't the way to have fun, son: Looks like the maximum number of eyebrows to be raised is 4. Slow day at the track.... more » Novaload: Good time for a Lincoln--and made me think of Hunter Thompson --the Caddy that wouldn't get off the line quite as fast as the Chevy but once it got up... more » Mike Delozier: I don't buy it.. the vette was barely hitting it hard.. i don't think the person who drove the vette knows how to drive (drag) or they took it easy to... more » brandegee: Great. More cars for fat people to go fast in. Hey Ford, how about something in the compact segment that doesn't look and go like an ice-fishing shack... more » King_Dave: The Flex doesnt look it, but its actually extremely aerodynamic. more » DoctorNine: I've been telling people for a long time that the AWD Flex is the perfect choice for folks that need a family car, and don't want to be forced into an... more » Graverobber: I've been noticing the difference in PR and Marketing between the Big Three. GM and Chrysler only seem to be out there either to bring the bad news, o... more » BTLFED: You know, I actually looked at the Ford Flex for a short time. There is something oddly appealing to me about that giant rolling toaster oven. Then I ... more » Ash78, cube farmer: No Jill Wagner standing between them to wave the flag? She'd be like the Christmas tree, but with better presence. Something something, unwrap it..bla... more » DegoWrench: awesome stuff Ben! what friday did ya'll go? more » RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment: I wish they'd make an "eco" boost V8....v10 performance with V8 economy. more » Flathead Smith: I just see two punks in the "crowd"? What did Ford do, clear the area of spectators before the race? more » Low and Slow: Dear Ford, Please install the 3.5 EcoBoost into the Fusion. Price it at 30k. Sell them to me. more » Alfisted: Put this in the base model Mustang and suddenly it is competitive again .... with the Hyundai. more » Ash78, cube farmer: Niiiice. The MKS is the big sedan, right? I get confused with MKZ/Zephyr. Are they going to put this engine in the Fusion AWD platform? Because I dare... more » -
#dragracing
EcoBoost Goes Drag: Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS Hit The Strip
Ford's EcoBoost engines promise higher performance while simultaneously providing higher fuel economy. To prove it, they took us out to the drag strip with a Taurus SHO-ish Lincoln MKS EcoBoost and Ford Flex EcoBoost to go head-to-head with some "competition." They certainly raised a few eyebrows. More » -
#shanghaiautoshow
2009 Ford Fiesta Gets Cirque Du Soleil'd In Shanghai
Ford had quite the display in Shanghai. They dropped an '09 Fiesta from the roof, ecoBoosted a Flex, showed off a Euro-Focus racer, the kinetic-designed Iosis Max Concept and had flying, leather-clad booth professionals. Rowr! More » -
#dirtycarart
Sand Artist Scott Wade Makes Art Out Of Ford Flex
We ran into Scott Wade, everyone's favorite car window artist, using this dusty 2009 Ford Flex as his canvas Saturday. Why the Alamo? More » -
#offbeatnews
Scouting Magazine Picks Five Best Vehicles For Playing With Kids
Some of us were Scouts as kids, now we see the organization as a vaguely-militaristic-indoctrination club for parents living vicariously through their children, but hey, they've picked their five favorite kiddy-haulers. More » -
#2010fordflexecoboost
2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost: It's Got The Power
The 2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost will bring Ford's 355 HP twin-turbocharged V6 engine to the Ford Flex, providing V8-like power for those who want it in their seven-passenger crossover. More » -
#tencarstolivein
Ten Cars You Can Live In After Your Home Is Repossessed
As shelter is the largest single expense for most people, the ongoing "Financiapocalpyse" could see more people trading that Tudor for a four-door. As your guides through this challenging time, we've identified ten cars you'd be happy to call home until your 401k is worth more than the postage used to send you those depressing reports. These rides are comfortable, affordable and most importantly, you can probably sleep in it. With car sales dwindling, now may be the best time to invest those dwindling funds in a home on wheels. More » -
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#2009fordflex
2009 Ford Flex, First Drive
Ford PR Flack:"We wanted to give the Flex what we call a 'wow' factor."
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#newyorkautoshow
We Get Exclusive Ride In 2009 Ford Flex, Chauffeur To Hyundai Dinner
Despite the news of the eminent demise of the Ford Taurus X, we're now not as concerned because we just got our first ride in the 2009 Ford Flex. A very hip Ford rep dropped by our extremely touristgasmic digs near Times Square to give us a ride over to dinner and get a little free press for Ford's new hauler. Despite a couple of syntax errors with the next-gen GPS system, which worked fine after we used the correct name of the city, the slab sided super wagon was off tothe racesa slow crawl through the streets of Gotham. More »
