Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 -17 City / 22 -24 HWY
Horsepower
262
Seats
6 -7
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle robert W
It is a durable and reliable vehicle
The car has 230,000 miles and runs great. Very few repairs over the years. Love the size and feel of the drive.
accountCircle Denise W
Ford Flex a great car that is fun to drive, has a lot of space and has lots of features.
Lots of features: like heated seats, sunroof, gps and lots of space. My car is fun to drive and very comfortable. Goes through snow well. No issuers with it so far. Love it!!
accountCircle Jen B
Its comfortable and reliable.
I love my Ford Flex. Its roomy and comfortable for my whole family. It's great on road trips. Its powerful and fun to drive. I don't dislike anything about it.
accountCircle Douglas D
If it can take you from point A to point B.
It is comfortable. The car drives good. And it is meant for a family car I drive the car to and from work. Never had a problem with it.
accountCircle Kathy O
Great car! Handles great and I feel safe in it! Everyone loves to ride with me!
Is car handles beautifully! My next vehicle will be another flex! It is very roomy for up to seven people! Mine also has all wheel drive, so it handles very well in the snow! This car has more to offer than I ever expected. . . I can take everyone with when I travel! It's just a really cool car.
accountCircle LeighAnn S
It is very spacious. Riding in the backseat is nothing like any other car I've been in.
I love the space and generous leg room. Third row seating makes a great mom vehicle. It's unique design is a 'mom van with an edge'. Until now I've never had a vehicle I could honestly say I love!
accountCircle Marissa A
Ford flex all u need in one car and more
Only one problem and it relates to the transmission. Most of the problems are from there only. Easy fix over time, other than that the car to me is perfect has plenty of room for family for long trips for storage to move a lot of items at once I think the ford flex is reliable for many solutions that u need to help do or go from the car is comfortable to be in relaxing and smooth riding the features on this car are remarkable to me seats to what u need room for plenty of music options heated seats you get the high ends of quality for a good price best car yet for me and my family needs
accountCircle Woon-mai Q
Get the one with the moonroof all the way to the back.
The Ford flex is a great crossover SUV. It is three rows of seats enable 7 adults to sit comfortably. It drives very smoothly, we have had uncountable number of compliments from valet drivers who love our car. After going more than 110, 000 miles, it is still our favorite.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Heather S
It is a nice car. Just does not run good.
The look of the car is great. But I bought the car used and 2 months after buying it the car started overheating. It overheats quite often. The car misses and jerks. I personally wished I would have went with a different vehicle. It has a DVD player in it. It has heated seats but they do not work. Would love to have a brand new car and not have to deal with the problems from this vehicle.
accountCircle mar h
Purchased used had issues first year model. Great size and roomy, enough space to seat 7
It has plenty of space wish the passenger seat was powered
accountCircle Felicia N
We are not a fan of the car at all.
Has had problems since we right after we bought and every few months a new problem has arisen. The wheel bearings were grinding and the brakes go quick. Now there is two holes in lines. One in transmission and other in radiator. I would not suggest this car unless bought new right off the lot. Too many problems come with the car.
accountCircle Julie R
Great family car with plenty of room for all 7 passengers.
Plenty of room for the whole family, decent gas miles, great in the snow, tons of great features, easy to use power liftgate.
accountCircle Carrie P
Very roomy. Fits several people and tall people can sit anywhere comfortably.
I like that it is big. Specifically for tall people, a lot of overhead room. But I prefer the SUV that I used to drive.
accountCircle Kyle H
Pros and cons of Ford Flex. A lot of maintenance but comfortable.
Pros: plenty of space for a large family. Decent gas mileage, neat bells and whistles. Seat warmers, aux hook up, 4 charger ports, sun roof, moon roofs throughout car, back seats lay down flat. Cons: don't have access to my last quarter tank of gas. Have to fill up at 100 miles until E to be safe. Brake calipers warp my rotors quickly.
accountCircle Jay D
Having a good car is hard to find.
The car is a good car it is good on gas very reliable god suspension the brakes are sharp good on gas the miles are good it's really easy to control and is a good car to have on the road and to drive its has great wheel alignment and will possibly be the best car.
accountCircle Janet A
It is a 2009 Ford flex model.
It is a 2009 model. It is sold but a very good car but it usually has a brake problem. It does consume too much gas and it is firm on the road. It is a four door car and it will get you to where you want to be. Just make sure you change the brake oil regularly.

Ford Flex Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SE
262 HP 19 MPG 6-7 Seats
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SEL
262 HP 18 MPG 6-7 Seats
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Limited
262 HP 18 MPG 6-7 Seats
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2009 Ford Flex Owner Reviews

4.48
90 Reviews
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5 stars 59%
4 stars 31%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 1%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Sandra T on March 30, 2021
It is very versatile vehicle.
Love the flexibility in my flex. It is versatile. It gives me the feel of a safe and sound family vehicle.
accountCircle Sheila P on March 5, 2021
Spacious. Clunking sound when put in reverse. Adjusts itself to driver's style.
Good family car. Nice smooth ride. Not that great on gas. There are some kinks that needed to be worked out since it was the first production.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Linda J.

Comfortable, versatile, safe, easy to handle, 4 wheel drive. Very roomy for building materials, shopping, carries 8 people. Gets good mileage. Good warranty, easy up-keep. Model not changed very much with each year, so the first one, which we bought, still looks up to date.

likeFilled Carol W.

I don't like it, I love this car. Great to drive in, plenty of room. Easy to maintain. Ford made an excellent car with the flex. It is streamline, easy to park. I love the backup alarm when someone is behind you.

likeFilled Theresa C.

It is reliable. Drives nicely. Good in the snow. Rugged. There is a lot of room in this car. It has third row seating so it can fit up to seven people. It has good amenities. It has seated heats. I meant to say it has heated seats.

likeFilled Tim D.

It is roomy, fun to drive and great for long trips. Gets good gas mileage, dependable. Has heated seats to keep me warm during winter months. Has lots of room for moving things for yard sales., holds it value.

likeFilled Jacquelynn S.

It is very spacious it has 3rd row seating, the seats are very comfortable, it has air conditioning and heating in the front and in the middle and back row so everyone gets air conditioning or heat when it is winter. The driver and passenger seats have heated seats for when it is very cold. It has GPS system and backup camera and backup sensors. It is unique and one of a kind.

likeFilled Josh R.

It is very spacious and the ride is very smooth as well. Recommended for larger families. We got it at a great deal at over 100,000 and have almost doubled that. We have needed very little in the way of repairs.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Linda J.

I cannot think of any cons to our Flex. It performs well on ice in the winter months, gets good mileage. It is comfortable on long trips and roomy enough to carry our luggage as well as that of several passengers.

dislikeFilled Carol W.

Too many bells and whistles. It took a long time to figure out what all of the buttons did. A little higher to insure, but sturdy, able to park easily. Wish back doors opened up more, but hatchback is ok.

dislikeFilled Theresa C.

The cons are that even though it can seat seven people they do not sit comfortably as a third row is very compact. There's not a lot of trunk space. The warning light comes on way too much I am not sure if that is because of the age of the car.

dislikeFilled Tim D.

I really like this car and it is hard to say anything bad about it. The only thing I would get different on my netflix would be just a regular roof. My car has the vista roof and the big glass part of the roof had to be replaced and it was hard to find anyone to replace it.

dislikeFilled Jacquelynn S.

I would say in my opinion the only cons are the amount of gas it uses. There are not very many cons to this vehicle, I have been driving it for about 2 and a half years and I can say only the gas usage is what is a con.

dislikeFilled Josh R.

I really do not have any cons. Everything the flex has needed to do for us, it has done. I am the proud owner and may even consider replacing it with another flex in the future. I would recommend it to any families looking for a larger vehicle.

Ranks #7 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2009 Ford Flex has an average owner rating of 4.50 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 25 other Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #3 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Ford Flex has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #3 of 25 other Midsize SUVs.

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Is The 2009 Ford Flex A Good Car?

Yes. It drives well and has lasted us 10 years with no issues. It was money well spent. The vehicle has good gas mileage.
Gabby S.
Yes it is. It is good on gas very roomy and good to drive. I love my car it is also all wheel drive with many amenities like sun roof, moonroof, and third row seating.
Nickey S.

How Reliable Is The 2009 Ford Flex?

It is very reliable. We have not had any major issues other than regular maintenance. We have been lucky to not have to replace anything major.
Gabby S.
It is a very reliable car and has very little issues. It is much like a truck. Everything is very spacious. It has the normal workings of a ford.
Nickey S.

Is The 2009 Ford Flex A Good Value?

42000. It is very good value for the price. We did not get all the upgrades but the vehicle is still worth it.
Gabby S.
When it was brand new it cost around $40,000 dollars with some upgrades. Like heated seats and air conditioning all around has amazing heat. It was a very good valued car.
Nickey S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2009 Ford Flex wheel bolt pattern?

Answer: The wheel bolt pattern for a 2009 Ford Flex iS5 X114.3mm also known aS5 X4.5". This is the most common wheel bolt pattern that is used on American made vehicles so You're going to have no problem finding a new...

What's the 2009 Ford Flex brake fluid type?

Answer: For the 2009 Ford Flex it is recommended that You use Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 brake fluid. When Your brake fluid levels get too low You will receive a warning in Your vehicle. In order to get this...

How do i perform the 2009 Ford Flex climate control reset?

Answer: When the climate control system is not working in Your 2009 Ford Flex the first thing You should do is try to reset the system. Resetting it is pretty easy and it usually clears up software bugs that can pop up...

How do i perform the 2009 Ford Flex anti theft reset?

Answer: Resetting the anti-theft system in Your 2009 Ford Flex is easy to do, and will take around 8 to 10 minutes of Your time. First, You will need to stand in somewhat close proximity, say 4 to 10 feet, away from...

How to replace the 2009 Ford Flex power steering belt?

Answer: To replace the power steering belt in a 2009 Ford Flex You will first open the hood and locate the belt. You will have to jack up the vehicle but make sure it is in a secure jack location and that the vehicle...

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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety