
2010 Ford Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost Review – The Ford Flex in the Limited AWD EcoBoost trim is bigger than most crossovers, gets better fuel mileage, has more power, and has a definitely usable third row than others. You get a luxury ride, roomy cabin and also outstanding fit and finish. It can take a lot of gear inside, and tow a 4,500lb trailer. And it appears good doing it. Anyone seeking a high mileage, functional crossover car that is fun to drive, should stop by a Ford dealer to see this model out.
For 2010, Ford is offering the optional EcoBoost 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6, which generates a strong 355-hp and 350 ft-lbs of torque. If Ford had used a V8 to get the same horsepower and torque numbers, it perhaps would have cut gas mileage by 25 to 30 percent. So the EcoBoost lives up to its name. Flex sprints from zero to 60 in just under 7 seconds. The 6-speed transmission has been enhanced for the added horsepower, and it adds a manual mode with dual paddle shifters on the steering wheel.
The suspension has been modified with stronger springs and revised shock settings with a slightly lower stance. There is some body lean in turns, but with the wheels pushed out to the edges of the vehicle, the Flex feels stable and not at all top heavy. The electric power assisted steering is another advancement from the standard models, but feedback can be rather hazy. Overall the ride quality is gorgeous and the Flex handles pretty well. The all-wheel-drive model, which is the only way the EcoBoost model is available, is smooth, and will provide great traction in the wet and snow.
Inside, the leather seats are spacious and comfy. The main thing you notice about the cabin is how spacious it is. There is ample headroom for all three rows of seats and legroom is spacious for the front and second row. That feature is useful and makes this a lot of legroom for two adults to sit comfortably in that last row. Outside, Flex is a big boxy car. The contrasting white roof caps the all-black chopped side and back greenhouse windows, which blend into the high-waisted doors and fenders. It makes the Flex look much smaller than it really is.
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