2012 Ford Flex Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), AWD
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	2008 -
Price :	MSRP: $29,220-45,205 Invoice: $27,693-41,946
Weight :	4448 lbs \| 2017.579 kg
MPG City :	17
MPG Highway :	24
Introduced At :	2007 New York Auto Show

Engine & Transmission

V 6 60-degree
Displacement :	3500 cc \| 213.6 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	262 HP (192.832 KW) @ 6250 RPM
Torque :	248 Ft-Lbs (336 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	10.3:1
Valvetrain :	24 (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Sequential Electronic Multi-port Fuel Injection
Redline :	6700 RPM
Ignition system :	Pencil Coil
Intake manifold :	Composite, Split Plenum
Exhaust manifold :	Cast Iron
Crankshaft :	Forged Steel
Throttle body :	65mm Electronic
Pistons :	High Temperature Cast AluminumAlloy with Low-Friction Coated Skirts, Low-Tension Rings with Direct Injection Bowl
Connecting rods :	Cracked-Powder Metal

Transmission:
6 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.48:1
2nd Gear :	2.87:1
3rd Gear :	1.84:1
4th Gear :	1.41:1
5th Gear :	1:1
6th Gear :	0.74:1

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2012 Ford Flex 4DR SUV FWD
Frontal driver :	Not Tested
Frontal passenger :	Not Tested
Side driver :	Not Tested
Side rear passenger :	Not Tested
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 16.4%
2012 Ford Flex 4DR SUV AWD
Frontal driver :	Not Tested
Frontal passenger :	Not Tested
Side driver :	Not Tested
Side rear passenger :	Not Tested
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 15.1%

Recall

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Mfr Report Date	20080617
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V247000
Summary	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, 'Occupant Crash Protection.'
Consequence	An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Mfr Report Date	20100907
NHTSA Campaign ID	15V340000
Summary	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Consequence	If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2012 Averages

Avg. Home :	$263,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.55
Total Car Production :	10,335,765

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Ford Flex? A: The 2012 Ford Flex has a wheelbase size of 117.90 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2012 Ford Flex? A: The 2012 Ford Flex has a length of 201.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2012 Ford Flex? A: The 2012 Ford Flex has a width of 88.80 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Ford Flex have?A: The 2012 Ford Flex has 41.80 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Ford Flex have?A: The 2012 Ford Flex has legroom of 40.80 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Ford Flex? A: The 2012 Ford Flex was a Crossover.

Q: How much did the 2012 Ford Flex cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Ford Flex had an MSRP of $29,220 - $$45,205 (USD).

Q: What engine did the 2012 Ford Flex have? A: The engine powering the 2012 Ford Flex was a V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 262 HP (192.832 KW) @ 6250 RPM and 248 Ft-Lbs (336 NM) @ 4500 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2012 Ford Flex have? A: The 2012 Ford Flex had a 6 speed Automatic gearbox.