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2009 Ford Flex

FORD FLEX


The 2009 full-size crossover moves people.

The 2009 Ford Flex is made for people. Seating up to seven passengers, it features a bold design, a roomy interior, and a quiet, powerful ride. Picking up some friends and their gear? Ford Flex offers a functional mix of interior seating and storage configurations.

On road trips, the journey is as important as the destination. The Flex full-size crossover takes you anywhere in maximum comfort, safety and style – whether it’s to the local arena, or across the country.

Ford Flex Media Kit

5 Minutes for Mom Thinks the Flex is the Perfect “Mom Car”

5 Minutes for Mom Provides Three-part Series Detailing its Ford Flex Test Drive Experience

Erica Mueller, a writer for 5 Minutes for Mom and founder of Green-Parents.com, took the Ford Flex for a test drive and wrote a three-part series detailing her test drive experience. Erica’s posts give you an in-depth view of the car with a few slide shows and videos showing her perspective on what makes the Flex the perfect “mom car”.

“In a word, the Ford Flex is Impressive. Everything about this vehicle reflects the thought and hard work Ford put into making the Flex their best crossover-SUV!”

Check out her three part series on 5 Minutes for Mom:
The Excitement http://www.5minutesformom.com/6228/ford-flex-excitement/
The Expectations http://www.5minutesformom.com/6230/ford-flex-expectations/
The Experience http://www.5minutesformom.com/6240/ford-flex-experience/

Photo Credit: Erica Mueller

Released 2009-05-29

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Busy Dad and his Mom Take on Vegas (and win) in the Ford Flex

Busy Dad Takes Family Trip to Vegas in Ford Flex

When we contacted Jim Lin, of Busy Dad about taking a spring break trip in the Ford Flex, he had a pretty special trip already in mind. Jim’s mom was competing in the Ballroom Dance Nationals in Las Vegas and he needed a vehicle to get him and his family there to support her while she was competing in the finals. She ended up winning two medals and Jim and his family got to Vegas in style!

“My Favorite Thing: The fridge in the middle console. So you lose a potential seat with the fridge, but I would gladly tie an extra passenger to the roofrack to be able to enjoy a cold beverage whenever I want to. Especially in LA, where traffic and heat are a daily challenge. It even has freeze mode — perfect for keeping specimens from field trips that didn’t make the drive home and are starting to smell.

Overall, I have to say I really like the Ford Flex. I wouldn’t give up my current car to have one, but my wife would. And has been asking for one ever since Vegas. “

Read the rest of Jim’s review on Busy Dad and check out the six minute video he put together about his experience. If MTV’s Pimp My Ride needs a new video editor, Jim is your guy ;-). http://www.busydadblog.com/entries/your-momma-dont-dance-but-mine.html

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Photo Credit: Jim Lin, Busy Dad

Released 2009-05-29

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City Mama Takes a Road Trip to Oregon in a Ford Flex

City Mama Says Ford Might Become the “New” American Auto Industries First Success Story After Taking a Ford Flex for a Spin

Photo Credit: Stefania Pomponi Butler, City Mama

Stefania Pomponi Butler (a.k.a City Mama) recently tested the family-friendly features in the Ford Flex on a spring break road trip to Oregon. As a gadget enthusiast , Stephania loved the AC and USB outlets, the Sony Stereo system and the built-in refrigerator, but more importantly she felt that Ford might become the “new” American Auto industries first success story:

“Despite suffering it’s worst quarter ever, Ford is a company that is projecting tiny glimmers of hope. If Ford believes in its products enough to put them in the hands of users for honest, unfettered reviews, then that counts for something. They aren’t controlling the message or the conversation, and that makes me believe that perhaps they will be listening to feedback from their consumers’ (potential and otherwise). Isn’t it about time some of these companies started listening? If Ford is going to sell their cars, they’d better be the ones that consumers want. (This consumer wants a leaner, greener, safe car. Not just a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid. And let’s talk renewable energy sources while we’re at it.)

As far as I can tell, Ford is the only car company that is letting “the people” participate in the future of the company and Ford keeps it up, they just might be the first success story of the new automobile industry.”

Check out her post, http://citymama.typepad.com/citymamasstuff/2009/04/ford-flex-with-cars-like-this-ford-just-might-be-the-new-auto-industrys-first-success-story.html

Released 2009-05-29

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A Mama’s Rant Takes the Flex on Spring Break

A Mama’s Rant Drives a Ford Flex During Spring Break and Tests Out Some of its Family-Friendly Features

Anne-Marie from A Mama’s Rant drove the Flex during her child’s spring break and tested out some of its family friendly features. She determined that the Flex wasn’t quite right for her family’s lifestyle since she only had two children and didn’t need ALL the space, but Anne-Marie did write a very thorough review so you should check it out to see if it might be a good fit for your family’s driving needs! http://www.amamasrant.com/a_mamas_rant/2009/04/ford-flex-mom-road-test.html

Photo Credit: Ford http://www.flickr.com/photos/fordmotorcompany/1805189322/in/set-72157603992936709/

Released 2009-05-29

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Daddy Types Takes Ford Flex for a Test Drive

Daddy Types Learns a Station Wagon Can Change One’s Life

Greg Allen of Daddy Types, a blog for new dads, took the Ford Flex for a spin to pre-school and said “I took it out for 30 minutes this morning, and I can say without qualification that it changed my life. Instead of walking, I drive the kid to preschool. Though the Flex looks like a station wagon from the outside, inside it feels like an SUV. The doors lock automatically as you roll off.”

Greg also appreciated the easy clean up of the Flex after a small accident with some syrup .You can check out his review of this feature and others :
http://daddytypes.com/2009/04/10/its_true_a_station_wagon_will_change_your_life.php

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Photo Credit: Greg Allen, Daddy Types

Released 2009-05-29

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Mark Fields with 2009 Ford Flex Crossover in New York

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QUOTATIONS

“Tristan Eaton’s art is as fresh and provocative as the new Flex. Flex is like nothing else on the road. It stands out, just like Tristan. You never know where his style will turn up next, but it’s going to turn heads and change minds, just like Flex.”
Usha Raghavachari, Ford CUV Marketing Communications Manager

“Look at how a person picks out a suit or a piece of furniture, reflects their personalities. If a person has a certain style about them, they don’t check it at their car door, it carries from their office to their wardrobe to their briefcase to their cell phone or PDA. The boundaries between automotive design, fashion, and industrial design are blurred.”
Anthony Prozzi, Ford Flex Interior Designer

“The third row is roomy enough for any passenger. Nobody travels coach-class in this vehicle.”
Peter Horbury, Executive Director of Design, Ford

“Imbuing a seven-passenger vehicle with some emotion is a tall order… [but] the Ford Flex is a stunner.”
J Mays, Ford’s Group Vice-President and Chief Creative Officer

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