2010 Ford Flex Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 -17 City / 22 -24 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
262 -355
Seats
6 -7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Cheryl K
Second row seating is very roomy!
I am very happy with my Ford flex. It is very roomy, has a great ride, and is very dependable. I like that is has the third row seating in case we need it and I really like the heated seats on those cold winter days!
accountCircle Dood K
Love my ford flex best car I have ever had.
Have not had any problems yet. Love the dashboard. So much room in the back for tools and the kids. Love the variety of colors I was offered. Absolutely great on gas. Seats are beyond comfortable. Love the heated seats in the winter. Good with a off-roading.
accountCircle Jessica N
Nice sized SUV for a large family! Drive in seats included!
I have a family of 6. Two teens, a 10 year old and a toddler. All of my family are very tall. Husband included. The flex has so much room for us all and even for anything we need to pack. We do a lot of travel for sports and the flex has everything we need. Room, ac, comfort and foldable seats if needed. We can also use the back row as drive in seats so we can back in and watch a movie! The only downfall is the doors are large so you want to park in a good spot so you can get out without squeezing through a small crack. Other than that I have no complaints!
accountCircle Jasmine N
It is very roomy. Great family car.
The size the room the interior the Bluetooth I do not like how much gas it uses and the little gas mileage to the gallon.
accountCircle Amanda L
My car has plenty of room for the entire family and still has room to store things in the back storage area. It is very comfortable to travel long distances in.
I love the look of my car because there are no other cars that look like it. There are 3 rows of seating and even sitting in the very back is comfortable. The only thing I would like to have in my car that I don't is a back up camera but when I buy a new one they are now in the newer styles. Love that it's easy to get in and out of, you don't have to duck down like with typical sedans and you don't have to climb up like you do with trucks. There is also a button in the back that u press and the middle seats fold up and out of the way so that people can get into the very back seats without having to physically fold the seats up.
accountCircle Jennifer M
Best family vehicle ford flex.
In cabin air recirculation broke. Clicked for years then finally stopped. Unfortunately, I have to park it in the Arizona sun and the leather seats have started cracking. It is been a great family vehicle. It is a shame to hear they do not make them anymore. It is dependable. Our family really loves this car.
accountCircle Kim F
Small, comfortable, easy to drive reliable car!
This is the best car I ever bought! Extremely reliable! Great gas mileage and no problems! The heat and air conditioning work great. I am able to play music through SiriusXM. The only bad thing is it is getting very rusty, so I really cannot take it though the car wash or it will fall off. I will drive this car until it completely breaks down.
accountCircle Amy P
Lots of room with the three rows up and seats 6 comfortably.
Great performance and no major mechanical problems in 8 years. Smooth and quiet ride. Lots of room for cargo even with the three rows up. Captains chairs in the middle row are very comfortable for adults and great to keep kids separate so they do not fight. Automatic tailgate is helpful.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Robin
Watch out!
I love our Ford Flex for its comfort and style. The amenities are amazing, like the heated rear seats and DVD. But we have been so disappointed in the performance. This car has been nothing but trouble from the first week. Thank God we purchased the extended warranty! We have had the turbos replaced and 6 months later, repaired. And the transfer case replaced. It is in the shop again for turbos now and needs a new Catalytic converter. It's at 120,000. We have owned it 2 years. Very disappointed.
accountCircle Sarah K
The vehicle has a lot of legroom and the seats are comfortable.
I like the amount of room the vehicle has. We have had some trouble with the car the gas tank wasn't right and then it smells like gas after we fill it up.
accountCircle Traci N
Has a lot of features, I like everything about it.
It has three rows of seats and the seats fold all down to get a lot in it and to take 8 people in it having three rows, it's very comfortable. Rides smooth and nice. Has a lot of features, I like that it has a backup beeper if something is behind you, it is been a nice car.
accountCircle Marcus C
Very reliable car and great to drive.
The car is very reliable. Safe, very spacious, lots of seats, very good air conditioning, great sound system, vehicle is very easy to handle, the best first car ever, very powerful. No backup camera but it has an RPA that beeps when you get too close to something.
accountCircle Dustin J
Good family car, with a few issues and a lot of horsepower.
Pros, back up sensor, very comfortable with plenty of room it's a smooth ride. Cons, steering is a challenge and lots of maintenance costs it does not seem to have held up very well. Tires are expensive for it since it is a larger vehicle. All and all its a good vehicle and pretty safe.
accountCircle Marie B
Comfortable car for the whole family!
Reliable and comfortable'bought it used. Camera flickers and some of the rubber around the windows is falling off. Cooler is a bit unnecessary for our family, but occasionally a nice feature. Three rows means plenty of room for the family, and back row folding makes moving in and out of dorms a breeze
accountCircle Melissa M
It's very fun to drive and ride in.
It feels clunky when driving it. However, the model looks nice and is spacious. The car is becoming quite old though.
accountCircle Brenda V
It's a great car for a big families, it has a lot of great things like heated seats and temperature gauges
I love the room and how it drives, I don't like the engine and multiple things on the car are falling apart.

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 20 MPG 6-7 Seats
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SEL
262 HP 18 MPG 6-7 Seats
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SEL w/Ecoboost
355 HP 18 MPG 6-7 Seats
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Limited
262 HP 18 MPG 6-7 Seats
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Limited w/Ecoboost
355 HP 18 MPG 6-7 Seats
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2010 Ford Flex Owner Reviews

4.55
104 Reviews
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5 stars 66%
4 stars 24%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 0%
1 star 1%
accountCircle cody J on May 24, 2021
Gas poor but it work as a car.
I work well but the comfort of the vehicle is not well. The performance level of the car slowly get bad. The gasoline miles on this vehicle is not very well, therefore for the short to medium distance is well. However, for the long ones the performs of gas is not very well.
accountCircle Ryan M on May 22, 2021
2010 white ford flex bought for a family. Of four.
This car is amazing. It can handle long drives as we frequently have to drive 6+ hours to take care of my sick grandmother. We have never had a problem with this car even on those long trips. The car is reliable and comfortable. Some features include heating and cooling seats. Availability to connect to Bluetooth and we got a year of free Sirius XM radio when we bought it.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Julian C.

The vehicle is reliable and very spacious. Also the options are surprisingly abundant. The ride quality is well above the average passenger car or truck in its class in my vary opinion, if that matters.

likeFilled Gloria F.

Lots of room lots of air bags for accidents rocking stereo seems to do great on long trips lets us know when the oil needs changing and when the tires need inflated. It has a lot of room to carry the crazy stuff we get from Lowes.

likeFilled Maritza A.

I absolutely love my flex! Do not let its box shape throw you off guard. My gas lasts a long time, I have a lot of space for my kids and other stuff. The Driving is smooth, love the features on it. Navigation system, Bluetooth and mine comes with TVs in the seats. Perfect for my little ones to be entertained while on long trips. Very spacious too.

likeFilled Lorraine S.

The pros of the Ford Flex is the comfort and the amount of space this vehicle has. It's a seven passenger vehicle that has enough leg space for each and every passengers. The seats are very cushioned for those family road trips.

likeFilled Lisa B.

It has a lot of leg space for it being a third row vehicle. Very comfortable seating and smooth ride. Good fuel efficiency and very family friendly. However there is not much cargo space unless u put the back seat down and sacrifice sitting space.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Julian C.

The cons of the Ford Flex are that the SUV does not get great fuel efficiency while on the streets but the highway mileage is about average. The Ford Flex is also deceptively long, so you have to be aware of that while you are parking.

dislikeFilled Gloria F.

It is very wide and some of the roads around here are very narrow had many close calls. If you can't get in to get the oil changed right away the reminder can't be turned off it drives us crazy. If the tires are not filled just right it drives us nuts with reminders, can't turn that off either. There is a air filter that we can't afford to replace that has been driving us nuts. Cost is 150$ to replace it. Wish I would have known about that one would have looked for something else.

dislikeFilled Maritza A.

I haven't experienced anything negative about my vehicle yet. As long as you take care of it and do its regular maintenance it will last you a long time. Some people to like it cause of its box shaped but it is amazing in the inside.

dislikeFilled Lorraine S.

The cons of the Ford Flex is when the coolant needs changing it starts to makes this loud clicking and ticking noise that is continuous for about four minutes besides all that the vehicle is pretty decent.

dislikeFilled Lisa B.

Not much cargo space, water pump is known to go out. I do not have much for cons as I truly love our vehicle. Out of the three third row vehicles we have had (Chevy traverse, dodge journey, and ford flex) I like the flex the best.

Ranks #4 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2010 Ford Flex has an average owner rating of 4.54 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 22 other Midsize SUVs.

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2010 Toyota 4Runner
4.77
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2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
4.73
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2010 Jeep Wrangler
4.65
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2010 Ford Flex
4.55

Ranks #5 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2010 Ford Flex has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #5 of 22 other Midsize SUVs.

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2010 Toyota Venza
29 MPG
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2010 Subaru Outback
29 MPG
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2010 Ford Flex
24 MPG

Is The 2010 Ford Flex A Good Car?

Yes the ford flex is a good vehicle. I have found the SUV to be very reliable and dependable for myself and family.
Julian C.
It was until it recently started having issues with the motor which is apparently something that happens when the flex nears 100,000 miles.
Bethany C.
Yes, it is reliable and spacious for a small family. Very comfortable as well. My husband and I both enjoy driving it.
Rachel H.
Our experience with the Ford Flex has been a positive one. We have owned it for 2 years and have not had any major problems. We had to fix a roof leak caused by the sunroof but no other complaints.
Ben S.

How Reliable Is The 2010 Ford Flex?

It's very reliable and I have had no problems except for the regular maintenance and other regular needs like gas and putting air in the tires.
Julian C.
Like I said in the last response, there weren't any problems until recently which is really disappointing.
Bethany C.
Very reliable. We haven't had any performance problems since purchasing. The breaks have started to squeak a bit and we need a bigger vehicle for our growing family but performance wise it’s been... Read More
Barbara G.
We have found it to be very reliable. There have been no mechanical issues since we have owned it. Our only issue has been with clogged ducts that run along the roof in cars with sunroofs.
Amy B.

Is The 2010 Ford Flex A Good Value?

I bought my ford flex used from a local used car dealership and it cost me about 8,000 dollars. For what I paid and as long as it has lasted, I think that the truck has been a really good value.
Julian C.
It was around $28,000 and is definitely a good value for a 6-passenger SUV style car. It is good on gas and has a good amount of storage availability as well.
Bethany C.
I'm not sure exactly but we were able to pay ours off fairly quickly. While I can't speak specifically about cost it has been a great value.
Damian P.
I am not sure of the current value of the vehicle. However I do know you get more bang for your buck with the Flex.
Denise B.

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Safety & Reliability

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