Truck Trend is the source for official specifications, payload, towing capacity, and other information that matters to real truck users. Check out the latest info for the 2010 Ford Flex. The Ford Flex is powered by two optional powertrains; 262-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 Duratec 35 Engine and 355-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 EcoBoost. The engines are paired up with 6-speed automatic overdrive transmission.
| 2010 Ford Flex Technical Specifications |
| Overview |
| Models: | Ford Flex SE, SEL, Limited |
| Body style / driveline: | 5-door crossover, Front engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Construction: | Steel unibody - Ford D4 platform |
| EPA vehicle class: | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD or Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| Manufacturing locations: | Oakville Assembly - Oakville, Ontario, Canada |
| ENGINE |
| Type | 3.5-liter V-6 Duratec 35 Engine | 3.5-liter V-6 EcoBoostTM |
| Manufacturing location | Lima Engine Plant, Ohio | Cleveland Engine Plant, Ohio |
| Configuration | 60 V-6, Aluminum block/heads | 60 V-6, Aluminum block/heads |
| Intake Manifold | Composite, split plenum | Single piece aluminum |
| Exhaust Manifolds | Cast iron | Dual wall fabricated steel |
| Crankshaft | Forged steel | Forged steel |
| Redline | 6,700 rpm | 6,200 rpm (Fuel Cut Off) |
| Idle Speed in Drive | 620 rpm | 600 rpm |
| Throttle Body | 65 mm electronic | 65 mm electronic |
| Valvetrain | Direct acting mechanical bucket, 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable camshaft timing | DOHC 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable camshaft timing |
| Valve Diameter | Intake: 37mm; Exhaust: 31mm | Intake: 37mm; Exhaust: 31mm |
| Pistons | High temperature cast aluminum alloy with low-friction coated skirts, low tension rings | High temperature cast aluminum alloy with low-friction coated skirts, low tension rings with direct injection bowl |
| Connecting Rods | Cracked powder metal | Cracked powder metal |
| Ignition | Pencil coil | Pencil coil |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.6 x 3.4 in. / 92.5 x 88.7mm | 3.6 x 3.4 in. / 92.5 x 88.7mm |
| Displacement | 213 cu. in. / 3,496 cc | 213 cu. in. / 3,496 cc |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 262 @ 6,250 rpm (estimated) | 355 @ 5700 rpm (Premium Fuel) |
| Horsepower Per Liter | 74.8 (estimated) | 101.5 Hp/L |
| Torque | 248 @ 4,500 rpm ft.-lb. (estimated) | 350 ft.-lb. @ 3,500 rpm ft.-lb. advertised (Premium & Regular Fuel) 350 ft.-lb. @1,500 to 5,250 rpm |
| Recommended Fuel | 87 octane unleaded | Designed to run on regular fuel with an octane rating of 87 or higher. For best overall performance, premium fuel with an octane of 91 or higher is recommended |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gallons | 18.6 gallons |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection | Direct Injection |
| Oil Capacity | 5.5 quarts with filter | 6.0 quarts with filter |
| Recommended Oil | GF4, 5W-20 | GF4, 5W-20 |
| Emission Control | Closed loop with catalyst | Closed loop with catalyst |
| Fuel economy | FWD 17/24 AWD 16/22 | AWD 16/22 |
| ENGINE |
| Federal Standards | Tier 2/Bin 5 tailpipe, LEVII evaporative | Tier 2/Bin 5 tailpipe, LEVII evaporative |
| California Standards | ULEVII tailpipe, LEVII evaporative | ULEVII tailpipe, LEVII evaporative |
| DRIVETRAIN |
| Layout | Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| TRANSMISSION |
| Standard | 6-speed automatic overdrive | 6-speed automatic overdrive |
| Gear Ratios |
| 1st | 4.48:1 | 4.48:1 |
| 2nd | 2.87:1 | 2.87:1 |
| 3rd | 1.84:1 | 1.84:1 |
| 4th | 1.41:1 | 1.41:1 |
| 5th | 1:01 | 1:01 |
| 6th | 0.74:1 | 0.74:1 |
| Reverse | 2.88:1 | 2.88:1 |
| Final Drive | FWD: 3.16; AWD: 3.39 | AWD: 3.16:1 |
| SUSPENSION |
| Front | Gas-pressurized MacPherson strut, rear-facing L-shaped lower control arm with hydro-bushings with isolated subframe and stabilizer bar |
| Rear | Multi-link, fully independent suspension with upper and lower control arms, fully isolated subframe and stabilizer bar |
| STEERING |
| Type | Power rack-and-pinion | Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS) |
| Steering Column | Tilt |
| Ratio | 17:1 |
| Turns, lock-to-lock | 3.15 |
| Turning circle curb-to-curb | 12.4 m / 40.7 ft. |
| BRAKES |
| Type | 4-wheel ABS (4 channel); AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability ControlTM) (Standard) |
| Front | Ventilated Disc |
| Swept Area | 149.8 sq. in. |
| Rear | Disc |
| Swept Area | 136.4 sq. in. |
| Power assist | Vacuum with Brake Assist |
| WHEELS AND TIRES |
| SE | 17-in. aluminum; P235/60R17 BSW tires |
| SEL | 18-in. machined aluminum; P235/60R18 BSW tires |
| Optional | 20-in. bright painted aluminum; P255/45R20 tires. |
| Limited | 19-in. polished aluminum; P235/55R19 BSW tires |
| Optional | 20-in. bright painted aluminum; P255/45R20 BSW tires |