2014 Ford Flex Reviews

I have had my ford flex for 4 years, I just paid my flex off. I have put over 90,000 miles on it and I have made every oil change. Most days it feels like I am driving a supercharged v6. It has plenty storage for all types of cargo. I get about 17.5 miles to the gallon in mixed city and highway and about 19.0 all highway. I've never had any problems in the snow, even with having the front wheel drive opinion, but wish I had remote start and all wheel drive.

This vehicle is very roomy and has great features, such as navigation and hands-free options. I also love to full row of moon roof's. The biggest drawback to the vehicle is probably the gas mileage. I am lucky to get around 15 mpg on the highway, less in town. The full time AWD is a must have in this part of the country, and the wide base and large tires make it even better. I like the look of the car, inside and out. It is not as smooth as some of the other vehicles I have driven, but it does still drive nice.

My Ford flex has not disappointed. The third row is an exceptional help with three children. The storage options are plentiful from a large arm rest to cup holders in the doors in the rear. The third row fold flat seats are extremely easy to manipulate. Instructions are printed on the rear of the third row seats. You also have the option of folding only the back of the seats down which leaves a deep trunk-like area. Additionally, the large cargo area available with fold flat seats is great for grocery shopping or loading up all of our camping gear. We added cross rails and a hitch and are able to pull a large 8x10 foot trailer and add a cargo box to the top for vacations. The vehicle is very versatile. There are a couple negatives. One negative is the need for three alignments in six months. I am not sure if it is because of the vehicle or not, but I am a careful driver to avoid poor roads or potholes. Also, the vehicle is very cavernous and it is difficult to hear someone in the third row up front from the driver’s seat. Overall, I feel like we purchased the perfect vehicle for our family. The additional third row adds passenger capacity, but also allowed for conversion into more cargo space. The Ford flex drives really well with minimal road noise. The addition of cross rails and a hitch make this vehicle as functional as a pickup truck in my opinion. I am very pleased with our purchase and would recommend the Ford flex to anyone looking to purchase a vehicle.

As silly as it may sound, we chose the Flex so that our aging, extra large dog would have access to plenty of room. She hasn't ridden in it however, because it is higher off the ground than it appears in passing, and her hips do not tolerate jumping up anymore. Having said all of that, we love the Flex. We have taken it to beach and to the mountains. I have a tendency to overpack and there is never a shortage of space! It rides better than one might expect and provides enough acceleration that I am comfortable in high traffic situations. If I could improve anything, it would be the mpg (24-ish) but I imagine that is to be expected with a vehicle this size.

The flex is very versatile and comfortable. There is ample legroom for passengers, even those in the third row seating. With the third row down there is plenty of room for luggage, large dogs, whatever you may need to take with you. It drives smoothly like a sedan, instead of an SUV. We have nearly 125000 miles and have had very few repairs necessary. Gas mileage is estimated at 18-20 in town, and 20-22 on the highway. We have panoramic sunroofs which were really great on the fourth of July to see the fireworks! The third row seats actually flip backwards, and you can sit in them with the gate up for tailgates. We used them to watch my daughter play softball when it was raining. We stayed dry, and we could still watch the game from just outside the fence!

My flex has had few problems. I have done regular maintenance. I replaced the battery. Entry the car is the same as a sedan, it is not raised like most SUVs. My mom is 91 and it is as easy for her to get in the flex as the sedan she owns. I get better gas mileage than most SUVs. I have a heavy foot and do not baby the flex at all. It is very comfortable for five adults. I leave the back seats down for storage or luggage. I have owned a decent selection of cars, most were purchased new. I purchased my flex used, but it was very close to new. I have taken it on a trip to New England from Ohio. It handled well. No problems keeping up with the faster cars or in traffic with big trucks I'd describe the flex as luxury. You set the temperature and it either heats or cools to your preference whether it is hot or cold outside. With the radio off the flex is quiet unless you punch the accelerator, then you'll hear the engine. I do not use the radio to listen to broadcast news or music. I listen to music I have loaded onto a flash drive. I think it is the nicest vehicle I have ever owned.

I wasn't a fan of the looks of the ford flex..Until I test drove one! Now I'll never drive another car again. It is very spacious. Lots of legroom for my teenagers. I love that it has 3 rows but still plenty of trunk room even with the 3rd row in use. The double sunroofs are loved by my kids and myself. I have not had any issues in the 3 years I have had my car. It rides smooth, is reliable and has only needed the typical maintenance (I.E. Oil changes and tire rotation.) I would highly recommend as a family car.

I bought my Flex because of the 3rd row option. I went with the trim package that allowed for captain seats because I didn't like the idea of folding a seat to access the 3rd row. I have 3 kids. Two are in car seats and because the flex has full rear doors you don't have to be crazy strong and get into a crazy position when loading an infant car seat. Our 10 year old loves having the 3rd row, because at this age being nears your parents isn't 'cool' . We've driven out to Yellowstone and had so much room for the kids and our belongings. The car hugs the road and drives like a dream! I am so pleased with the decision to purchase the flex. I have the FWD option and absolutely love the fuel economy that comes with it. We get pretty good winters in our area and have never had any issues getting around. The way you sit in the car, you surprisingly don't have blind spots. I highly recommended the flex to families who want the room a 3rd row vehicle offers, but don't want to go with a full size option.

My Ford Flex has been completely reliable since day one. I have not had a single problem. I purchase my Flex in 2014 with 5 miles on it and have kept up the standard maintenance schedule. I have replaced the battery and that is really it. The performance is above average to me for the type of vehicle it is. Acceleration is great offering the power needed to enter freeways safely and get out of the way as needed. Cornering is also above average, which I would assume is enhanced by the lower profile bady of the flex. Completely reliable. Has never left me and my family stranded. The ride is smooth and quite comfortable with an abundance of leg room in the center seat. The third row seat is convenient for the little ones but legroom is a bit sparse back there. However there is still adequate storage behind the third row seats when they are up and even more when they are down. All in all the Flex is a great car. I would buy mine all over again!

The body style kind of reminds me of the mini trucks and lowriders I used to get excited about when I was a teenager. It think it's a super cool and practical alternative to mini vans and big, lunky SUVs. It's kind of a best kept secret, and I'm sad that 2019 is the end of the model...but it was seriously neglected by Ford. Even though it's fraternal twin, Explorer, is more popular, I use this to make Amazon deliveries and give Uber XL/Lyft rides once in awhile. I have a lot of positive comments from passengers about the spaciousness and attractiveness of the vehicle. I have the tan cloth interior and the seats are pretty durable. I also like the deep blue exterior paint job. I don't like the gray-blue that Ford started using for later models. I upgraded to some touring tires when I bought new tires and it rides like a dream! It's the perfect size for road trips with a family of 5. We have room to spread out, and there's space left behind the third row for some luggage. I have a rack on top for the rest of our gear. I purchased mine used with 40,000 miles. It was still getting about 22 mpgs (combined). Around 90,000 miles, I changed the air filter and replaced the spark plugs and I was back to 22 mpgs (combined) again! I also had to replace a fuel modulator behind the rear passenger door along the way. Other than that, mine has been very reliable.

I wish the car was a bit bigger inside. With 4 people in the car it can feel really crowded. And it is a wide car so that does not make sense to me. The performance of the car is really solid. Had the car for about two years now and it is been no problems with it. The comfort of the car is great as well! Just do not like how tight the car feels inside. The radio features are really nice and easy to understand. Also driving the car is a delight. All and all the car is very good and I would recommend it to anyone wanted a wide type car but not a minivan. That was the car I had before the ford flex.

I really love my Flex, it is very comfortable on long trips, which we take a lot of. It is also really good on gas mileage. The one thing that keeps me from giving it 5 stars is the fact that it doesn't have the luggage running bars on top. This is a feature we really needed. We did however buy a cage to attach to the back of the Flex, and had a custom box built to store all our luggage in for out trips. I would highly recommend the Ford Flex, but I would ask for the luggage bars to be installed on the top.