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Based on analysis of 32 Flex reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $28,550 - $42,065
Invoice: $26,942 - $38,954
MPG: 17 City / 24 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:8.3
Performance:7.8
Exterior:8.4
Interior:8.3
Safety:9.9
Reliability:6.0
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Safety - What the Auto Press Says

The federal government gives the 2010 Flex top five-star scores for all seating positions in both frontal and side crash tests.The insurance industry gives it top scores of "Good" in frontal, side impact and rear crash protection tests.

The Flex comes standard with Roll Stability Control, as well as three-row side and side-curtain air bags. A rearview camera is optional.

  • "Safety features in the Flex will surpass most minivans." -- New Car Test Drive
  • "Available safety features include all-disc antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front seats, three-row side curtain airbags and Ford's AdvanceTrac electronic stability system with Roll Stability Control. RSC uses a sensor to detect how much the Flex is leaning over and will intervene if it determines a rollover could occur." -- Cars.com
Review Last Updated: 11/18/09