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Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engines |
2009
Ford Flex |
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Type
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3.5-liter V-6 Duratec 35 Engine
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Configuration
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60 degree V-6, Aluminum block and
heads
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Intake Manifold
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Composite, split plenum
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Exhaust Manifolds
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Cast iron
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Crankshaft
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Forged steel
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Redline
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6,700 rpm
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Idle Speed in Drive
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620 rpm
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Throttle Body
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65 mm, electronic
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Valvetrain
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Direct Acting Mechanical Bucket, 4
valves per cylinder, intake variable camshaft timing
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Valve Diameter
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Intake: 37mm; Exhaust: 31mm
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Pistons
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High temperature cast aluminum alloy
with low-friction coated skirts, low tension rings
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Connecting Rods
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Cracked powder metal
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Ignition
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Pencil coil
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Bore x Stroke
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3.6 x 3.4 in. / 92.5 x 88.7mm
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Displacement
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213 cu. in. / 3,496 cc
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Compression Ratio
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10.3:1
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Horsepower
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262 @ 6,250 rpm
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Horsepower Per Liter
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74.8 (estimated)
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Fuel Economy
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City/Hwy
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AWD
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16/22
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FWD
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17/24
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Torque
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248 @ 4,500 rpm lb.-ft.
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Recommended Fuel
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87 octane unleaded
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Fuel Capacity
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18.6 gallons
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Fuel Injection
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Sequential multi-port electronic fuel
injection
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Oil Capacity
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5.5 quarts with filter
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Recommended Oil
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GF4, 5W-20
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Emission Control
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Closed loop with catalyst
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| Engine |
Federal Standards |
Tier 2/Bin 5 tailpipe, LEVII evaporative
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| California Standards |
ULEVII tailpipe, LEVII evaporative
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| Drivetrain |
2009
Ford Flex |
| Standard |
6-speed automatic overdrive |
| Transmission:
Gear ratios (:1): |
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| 1st |
4.484 |
| 2nd |
2.872 |
| 3rd |
1.842 |
| 4th |
1.414 |
| 5th |
1.000 |
| 6th |
0.742 |
| Reverse |
2.882 |
| Final Drive |
FWD |
3.16 |
| AWD |
3.39 |
| Suspension |
2009
Ford Flex |
| Front |
Gas pressurized
Macpherson strut rear-facing L-shaped lower control
arm with hydro-bushings with isolated subframe and 32
mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
Multi-Link, fully independent
suspension with upper and lower control arms, fully
isolated subframe and 22 mm stabilizer bar |
| Steering |
2009
Ford Flex |
| Type |
Power
Rack-and-pinion |
| Steering column |
Tilt |
| Ratio |
17:1 |
| Power assist |
3.15 |
| Turning circle curb-to-curb |
12.4m / 40.7 feet |
| Brakes |
2009
Ford Flex |
| Type |
4-wheel
ABS (4 channel); AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll
Stability Control) (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 |
2009
Ford Flex |
| SE |
18-in.
painted aluminum. P235/60R18 BSW tires |
| SEL |
18-in.
machined aluminum. P235/60R18 BSW tires |
| Limited |
19-in.
polished aluminum. P235/55R19 BSW tires |
| Limited - optional |
20-in
bright painted aluminum wheel P255/45R20 all season
BSW tires |
| Limited - optional |
17-in.
aluminum wheel P235/60R17 BSW tires (snow states only) |
| Exterior
Dimensions (inches unless otherwise noted) |
2009
Ford Flex |
| Wheelbase |
117.9 |
| Vehicle length |
201.8 |
| Vehicle width with mirrors |
88.8 |
| Vehicle
height with options |
68.0 |
| Track width |
Front |
65.4 |
| Rear |
65.4 |
| Interior
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2009
Ford Flex |
| Seating
Capacity |
6 or
7 passenger |
| Headroom |
Front row |
41.8 |
| Second row |
40.5 |
| Third row |
38.7 |
| Legroom |
Front row |
40.8 |
| Second row |
44.3 |
| Third row |
33.3 |
| Shoulder room |
Front row |
58.4 |
| Second row |
58.1 |
| Third row |
50.8 |
| Hip room |
Front row |
55.5 |
| Second row |
55.0 |
| Third row |
41.1 |
| Cargo
Volume (pounds unless otherwise noted) |
2009
Ford Flex |
| SAE passenger volume |
155.8
cu. ft. |
| Total interior volume |
175.8
cu. ft. |
| Cargo Volume |
Behind third row including rear seat well |
20.0 cu. ft. |
| Behind second row w/3rd
row folded |
43.2
cu. ft |
| Behind first row w/
2nd and 3rd row folded |
83.2
cu. ft. |
| Maximum
towing capacity (properly equipped) |
Class
III - 4500 lb. |
| Base curb weight |
FWD |
4468 lb. |
| AWD |
4640 lb. |
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