2010 Ford Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost
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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 2010 Ford Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost is a 355-hp 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $42,465 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 355 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 350 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Flex measures 201.8 inches long on a 117.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,839 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $42,465 ($63,279 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $43,240 ($64,434 *) |
| Destination Charge | $775 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L Twin-Turbo EcoBoost V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 355 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 350 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 18.6 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.8 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.0 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19 in |
| Wheels Rear | 19 in |
| Tires Front | P235/55R19 |
| Tires Rear | P235/55R19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 201.8 in |
| Width | 75.9 in |
| Height | 68 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,839 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 2010 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
139 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2010 Ford FLEX
Owner Complaints
139 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Ford FLEX (9 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Steering | 32 |
| Engine | 30 |
| Service Brakes | 16 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 |
| Power Train | 12 |
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 2010 FORD FLEX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.