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8 Ford Flex
On paper, the Ford Flex probably seemed like a good idea. With the growing market for crossovers starting to take over the American manufacturing landscape, Ford decided to release a larger model that blurred the line between panel van and SUV. Retro styling found its way into the mix somehow, and the Ford Flex was born for the 2009 model year. In reality, however, the Flex is not much more than a larger body on a sedan’s chassis, and despite an all wheel drive option, the Flex failed to live up to its (already questionable) looks. The flat panels of the Flex’s side feature a subtle reference to woodies of the past, while a starkly futuristic grille points to the car’s future.
With a range of engine options topped by a twin-turbocharged EcoBoost that creates 365 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, the Flex might even sound attractive to motorheads, until they realize that all that power is routed through a commuter car’s platform. Rumor has it that Ford plans to discontinue the Flex in 2020, but nonetheless the brand is attempting to advertise a 2019 iteration. Wise consumers would do well to steer wide around the Flex, however, and instead commit to either a full-on sedan or true SUV.
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