2010 Ford Flex Specifications

See also:

2010 Flex Technical Specifications

BODY

Construction

Steel unibody

Final Assembly Location

Oakville Assembly

POWERTRAIN AND CHASSIS

ENGINE

Type

3.5-liter V-6 Duratec 35 Engine

3.5-liter V-6 Ecoboost™

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

3.5-liter/213 cu. in.

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

Fuel Economy

City/Hwy

AWD

NA

NA

FWD

NA

NA

Torque

248 @ 4,500 rpm lb.-ft. (estimated)

350 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm lb.-ft. advertised (Premium & Regular Fuel) 350 lb-ft @1,500 to 5,000 rpm lb.ft.

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

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

1:1

1:1

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

Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)

Steering Column

Tilt 

Ratio

17:1 

Turns, lock-to-lock

3.15 

Turning circle curb-to-curb

12.4m / 40.7 feet  

BRAKES

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

SE
Optional

18-in painted aluminum. P235/60R18 BSW tires
17-in. aluminum. P235/60R17 A/S BSW tires (Available in snow states only)

SEL
Optional

18-in machined aluminum. P235/60R18 BSW tires
20-in. bright painted aluminum (Late Availability).  P255/45R20 tires.

Limited
Optional

19-in. polished aluminum. P235/55R19 BSW tires
20-in bright painted aluminum. P255/45R20  BSW tires
 

DIMENSIONS (inches unless otherwise noted)

EXTERIOR

Wheelbase

117.9

Length

201.8

Width w/ mirrors

88.8

Vehicle Height  

68.0

Track, front/rear

65.4/65.4

INTERIOR

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

WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES (pounds unless otherwise noted)

Passenger volume

155.8 cu. ft.

Total interior volume

175.8 cu. ft.

Cargo capacity

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

4471 lb. 

 

AWD

4643 lb. 

4839 lb.