2009 Ford Flex SE FWD
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- Photo: Ford Flex front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Flex IMG 4254 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Front Profile - 2013 Ford Flex SEL AWD (8094073764) by Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Flex rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2009 Ford Flex SE FWD is a 262-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $28,550 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 262 horsepower at 6,250 rpm and 248 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Flex measures 201.8 inches long on a 117.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,498 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,550 ($43,258 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $29,250 ($44,318 *) |
| Destination Charge | $700 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 262 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
| Torque | 248 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 19.2 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.8 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.0 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 in |
| Wheels Rear | 18 in |
| Tires Front | P235/60R18 |
| Tires Rear | P235/60R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 201.8 in |
| Width | 75.9 in |
| Height | 68 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,498 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (15.1 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford FLEX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 26, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
NHTSA campaign 16V247000
181 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Ford FLEX
Owner Complaints
181 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford FLEX (7 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 36 |
| Electrical System | 32 |
| Service Brakes | 32 |
| Power Train | 23 |
| Steering | 18 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 17 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 FORD FLEX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.