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Ford Flex

The Ford Flex is a full-size crossover SUV manufactured by Ford for the 2009–2019 model years, with production beginning in 2008.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Ford Flex is a full-size crossover SUV manufactured by Ford for the 2009–2019 model years. It was positioned as a three-row family vehicle and succeeded the Ford Taurus X. The Flex was assembled in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, making it directly relevant to Canadian automotive manufacturing.

Overview

The Ford Flex was a boxy, wagon-like crossover SUV built on a full-size platform and marketed as a practical family vehicle. It was sold for one generation only and was discontinued after the 2019 model year.

Development and production

Ford introduced the Flex for the 2009 model year, with production starting in 2008. It was produced at Ford’s Oakville assembly plant in Ontario and replaced the Taurus X.

Design and features

The Flex was known for its long, low roofline and three-row seating layout. It was offered with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, depending on trim and engine.

Engines and performance

The model was offered with 3.5-litre V6 engines paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Higher trims offered a twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 with more power and standard all-wheel drive.

Key facts

  • The Ford Flex was a single-generation crossover SUV sold by Ford from the 2009 to 2019 model years.
  • It entered production in 2008 and was discontinued after 2019.
  • The Flex was designed as a three-row family vehicle and could seat up to seven people.
  • It replaced the Ford Taurus X in Ford’s lineup.
  • The vehicle was assembled in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
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Canadian context

The Ford Flex was assembled in Oakville, Ontario, making it directly relevant to Canadian automotive manufacturing and Ontario’s auto industry.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ford Flex?
The Ford Flex is a full-size crossover SUV sold by Ford from the 2009 to 2019 model years.
When was the Ford Flex discontinued?
Ford ended Flex production after the 2019 model year.
How many passengers could the Ford Flex seat?
It could seat up to seven passengers in three rows.
What vehicle did the Ford Flex replace?
It replaced the Ford Taurus X.
Where was the Ford Flex built?
The Ford Flex was assembled in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Flex
    Supports: Model years, class, production start, and successor relationship.
  2. Ford — https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/support-search-only/vehicle-index/flex/
    Supports: Discontinuation after the 2019 model year.
  3. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Flex
    Supports: Assembly in Oakville, Canada and general model description.
  4. Car and Driver — https://www.caranddriver.com/ford/flex
    Supports: Three-row seating, engine options, and drivetrain details.