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2009 Ford Flex Safety Review

November 3, 2008

SAFETY | 10 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Not tested
IIHS

Five stars, front- and side-impact crash tests; four stars, rollover resistance
NHTSA

The 2009 Ford Flex earned five stars for front- and side-impact safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It also scored four stars for rollover protection. The private Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not tested the Flex.

Standard safety features on the 2009 Ford Flex will include front and side-mounted airbags, a three-row “Safety Canopy” curtain airbag, AdvanceTrac stability control with rollover-limiting technology, and an optional, rear backup camera, Edmunds reports.

Ford’s stability control system incorporates Roll Stability Control, which should give the Flex superior rollover resistance ratings.

Conclusion

The 2009 Ford Flex is outfitted with all the latest safety equipment, but has not yet been tested.

SAFETY | 10 out of 10Expert Quotes:Not testedIIHSFive stars, front- and side-impact crash tests; four stars, rollover resistanceNHTSA The 2009 Ford Flex earned five stars for front- and side-impact safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It also scored four stars for rollover protection. The private Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not tested the Flex. Standard safety features on the 2009 Ford Flex will include front and side-mounted airbags, a three-row “Safety Canopy” curtain airbag, AdvanceTrac stability control with rollover-limiting technology, and an optional, rear backup camera, Edmunds reports. Ford’s stability control system incorporates Roll Stability Control, which should give the Flex superior rollover resistance ratings. ConclusionThe 2009 Ford Flex is outfitted with all the latest safety equipment, but has not yet been tested.  2009 FORD FLEX STYLING | [9 out of 10] Automobile: “quirky, modern” Edmunds: “Rolling stare magnet” Jalopnik: “looks pretty cool” Car and Driver: “Ramrod upright” The 2009 Ford Flex simply looks like no other vehicle in its class—and you have to scan the sides of the much smaller ...

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Other Choices:

The Honda Pilot is the Flex’s most daunting competitor. Redesigned for 2009, it has a large, controversial grille to go with much thicker styling and, to TheCarConnection.com’s taste, too much interior plastic. The Buick Enclave is considerably sexier than either the Flex or the Pilot, but there’s not quite as much vertical space as in the Flex, and its transmission hunts for gears on twisty roads. The Hyundai Veracruz offers a softer-looking alternative to the Flex; it has good V-6 power, third-row seating, and a plush, quiet interior.

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Comments (4 total)

  1. By Mary #1, Posted: 8/17/2008

    Mary

    I want to order the Ford Flex Limited with every single option available. The problem is I want the 20" wheels and the dealers say I have do them after market with them, therefore, i am not getting a credit for Ford. The sales people sure dont know much about this vehicle. Its hurry up and wait

  2. By tink #2, Posted: 12/2/2008

    Nice ride

    LOVE the flex. We have a big family with dogs, surf boards, skis...we did our time with a station wagon, van...Our uber cool 18 year old begs to take this car out. The stereo is incredible and the ride is very comfortable and quiet. The is nothing out there like this, we looked high and low.

  3. By Simon #3, Posted: 6/1/2009

    Ford flex is stylish? Go show yourself to a doctor. It is the ugliest car of the decade!

  4. By  2010 Flex #5, Posted: 9/17/2009

    Oh and by the way those who feel the Ford Flex is ugly - i don't totally disagree, but looks and style are completely different. Some people prefer sedans, while some like hatchback, and some hate SUVs.
    So, looks-wise it may be a bit different, but it has nothing to do with its utlity power and style. :) -- that's again my personal opinion -- no offense meant :)

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