Here's the 2018 Ford Flex 3-Row 7 Passenger SUV Review on Everyman Driver

[@charleshu5752]

To me, I like the boxy shape. Gives it a unique look

[@still34u]

It's not the looks that are bad about this car, looks are personal opinion, however quality of materials, gas mileage and overall practicality are not. they're bad

[@charleshu5752]

still34u if they refresh the flex as they did with the explore. It would be much better

[@justenzo6342]

I love it my family owns a 2014 one

[@justenzo6342]

still34u My dad owns one. Gets great gas mileage drives it to work every day. It's quality is great. Have you ever owned one?

[@justenzo6342]

Brian your right we own one its a great car

[@TimLucasdesign]

I really don't understand why the Explorer outsells this. This is a much cooler car.

[@thehawk05]

Tim Lucas I think for a couple reasons: The Flex is a polarizing vehicle looks wise for people where the Explorer is your more “safe” and traditional styled SUV. It’s a shame the Flex doesn’t sell more because IMO it’s a better vehicle than the Explorer in several ways. It has slightly more 2nd row leg room, more rear cargo space, it’s easier to get in and out of due to its lower ride height and it rides nicer as well

[@benicio5855]

IKR

[@SuperBizalz]

The Explorer looks like a Range Rover, and I definitely prefer that look.

[@bloodycrepe]

@@thehawk05 neither are better or worse than the other. They both have their pros and their cons. Just like everything else in life. It's what's suitable personally for you that matters.

[@TrapPhoneLoveMelodiesss]

Couldn’t agree more. Probably because most people aren’t cool.

[@rolandjosef7961]

We have Flex 2013. We love it a lot. Its very spacious without being necessarily a big SUV like Tahoe or Suburban. No complains for us after 5 years owning it. It is our ultimate vehicle. I hope they continue making this car.

[@colinz12345]

You must never skip leg day.

[@PrimeHaven]

Yeah, Possibly the main reason why I continued to watch this video to the end. I heard he is a cyclist so that's a ++

[@BoopSnoot]

And so smooth... is his entire body waxed?

[@Smalltownbrewer1]

Your an asswipe

[@corytruman6076]

Calves for days

[@brockbaby]

Did you see his legs. Good genes and/or he def gets his legs days in!! ;)

[@cameronclark3927]

Me and my 2 friends drove this down to Florida from Michigan. We all took turns driving and it was amazing. Super comfortable

[@shannonjude1]

love this car. far and away the most practical and useable 3 row crossover. if i need a 3 row i would look no place else. bench mark in the segment. most underated... but the people who know... they know...

[@slandshark]

While I love the ford flex, I'd argue about the 3rd row useability. I have a 2015 pathfinder and accessing the third row is way easier due to how the 2nd row seats flip forward. Also, in the flex, if you want to use that lower rear-storage (visible when third row is up), you cannot flatten the 3rd row, because you'll have stuff in the storage area where the seats fold into, it turns into kind of useless space, unnecessarily annoying. Also, I will never buy another nissan, our pathfinder has had nothing but problems (transmission replaced at 40k miles, multiple issues with tailgate lift arms, odd rattles, interior coming apart with light use, etc, etc). But it does have nice cargo space and great 3rd row seats.

[@bmx7596]

Fuel economy is horrible. I got better with a suburban than alot of tests I've seen, with much more room.

[@LebZeppelin]

How's the resale value on the Flex? I'm more interested in the huge space from folding 2nd and 3rd row seats.

[@davidlee688]

The flex is a love it or hate it vehicle , I for one absolutely love the Ford flex. I thought they were going to discontinue them . Thanks for the review love watching.

[@Saml01]

davidlee688 apparently in 2020

[@austinreed347]

They done now lol 😂

[@midwill80]

I recently got a 2018 with captains chairs in the middle row. They do move forward to create more space for the third row. Just thought I would mention for any potential buyers. Lastly, I love the automatic parallel parking. :)

[@cakrawalajingga]

How much you paid for it?

[@midwill80]

$49,800.00 CDN

[@mistertee5000]

I still think the exterior looks pretty cool, but that interior and the seats look like they came from a Windstar.

[@gregss.771]

We have a 2014 SEl and we love it. you can have a conversation at 75 mph at normal room talking level...... lot of suvs and crossovers we tried failed that. Its soo comfortable and for its size gets great mileage. We tried over 25 different crossovers and suvs and always came back to the Flex for the room, comfort, mileage, passenger size and overall shape. ITs a great car.

[@Mowglibaloo2]

I agree with all of the points. However, gas mileage is only so-so for this class.

[@GaryKetchum808]

I like this car, it has a nice, clean, simple interior and exterior. And you can’t go wrong with 3 rows.

[@ossef9712]

I have a 2014 Flex limited with AWD eco boost and I love it. Best family vehicle we’ve ever owned. Ours came with the entertainment package with the headrest DVD players and second row captains chairs and our kids love it! The only thing I don’t care for is the road noise, it’s not loud just not great. As a Dad I refused to get my wife a minivan. The paddle shifters and 365 HP sold it for me. This is by far one of the most practical and functional family vehicles around.

[@USSRIvan]

Weird Flex but ok..

[@ihateoutube]

Holy leg muscles...goals. Great review, seriously considering a Flex.

[@bookmark71]

This looks just like mine. I bought the 2018 Limited in the same color a few weeks ago. No doubt, it's an unusual look. Kind of like Al Capone's station wagon. It has huge seating but we just fold everything down for hauling our dogs or transporting IT equipment for my job. One dog is a Great Dane - hence the need for a long vehicle. The interior feels cavernous and it's so very comfortable! If you need versatility or ability to transport a lot of people comfortably, don't judge it by first looks. I thought it looked ridiculous at first look, then I drove it, then I bought it.

[@ffcracker]

I love these cars. Thanks for doing a review on one.

[@advancedraymondology2914]

I never took notice of the Flex til yesterday when one was parked in front of my job. Really cool-looking up close. I've never been an SUV guy. Biggest thing I ever had was my aunt's old Crown Vic she gave me and it felt like driving a tank. I used to call it the Millennium Falcon. But I could see myself behind the wheel of one of these. I dig 'em.

[@antisocialbruja5795]

Thank you for this video, its one of the reason why i brought one earlier this year

[@Mintman83]

I like it, part toaster, part limousine

[@jameswalsh6131]

Thank you for this review! We need to get a new car..prefer an SUV or Van but my Mom is limited in her movement ability and cannot step up into something too high. The only thing I do not like about this car is that it's the same body style for quite some time. I really wish more manufacturers would make a larger size wagon. Well we will for sure test one of these. Thank you again!

[@hababacon]

Thanks for the videos Dave!

[@BarrettBland]

I own a 2012 flex, with a few more customization then the one you demo'd. The twin turbo v6 is the way to go, super fun!

[@pringlescan81]

I love the two tone leather seats. They look so comfy

[@terenfro1975]

Bought an SEL in February. Good ride. Windshield is defective. The Carlite Soundscreen windshield developed stress fractures and is slowly cracking horizontally in many spots. Not impact damage as I haven’t hit any thing. Almost all driving has been done on residential low speed roads.

[@DBronk22]

this is how you can "flex" on those ford haters.

[@jimmaccari1489]

Great video! No nonsense review. A great ride!

[@michaelnorman9962]

Excellent video sir! I want one! The electronically controlled 3rd row folding seats is a slick option that is very handy for someone who is partially disabled, like me. Thanks again.

[@someonespadre]

We have a 2014 Ford Flex SEL, bought it new and now it’s paid for. It’s an awesome car. I’m 6-4. The back seat is more comfortable than the front seat, the car is a limo. The height is perfect, don’t sit on the floor but not too high like a typical truck. It’s perfect for people with mobility issues. The SEL has manual folding seats but they are just as good, they fold just like the video, drop the head rests, fold back flat then pull the straps and the seat unfolds flat. The middle seats fold flat too.

[@reagancongdon2690]

I’m getting one tomorrow I’m excited!

[@johnricks3258]

I love this car, I had one few years ago, and enjoyed it a lot ...

[@dave_thomas]

Awesome Review. I think this vehicle may have just made it on my purchase list.

[@Shyzah]

looks cooler than all the other suvs out there in the same class

[@eliotsanz7360]

I love the dising inside and outside. Nice car and good video. Adios amigo✌️

[@kingwise8072]

it sucks that Ford is discontinuing this beast. this is the best SUV around. it's got alott of power from take off and top end. that 3.5 ECOBEAST is fast. my does the whole 140mph and goes 0-60 in a good 4 secs. I'm not scared to open the ECOBEAST up and it moves. I've ran chargers and mustangs and have left them with no problems. alot of room which is the best part. amazing handling and amazing MPG for a 5k pound tank 23-25 MPG. I'm buying another one before they stop making them. I recommend these too everyone. 5/5 star.

[@sorinardelean2193]

King Wise it aint 4 seconds wtf u talking about its a 6 second car its ok not that fast and i own a 2016 ecoboost

[@18stmaniac63]

its a beast thou no lie

[@mardistyles8875]

Me: I like the Ford flex Wife: I hate it Me: I love the Mustang GT Wife: OMG yes honey I really like the the mustangs Me : Silently thinking "And that's how you get the car you truly want" and than laugh very loudly hahaha Laugh VERY LOUDLY HAHAHA

[@BlakeGibbons]

How does that make sense at all lol

[@fcamiola]

We own a 2011 Limited Ecoboost with 20" rims, 355 HP. An amazing vehicle! The most versatile and useful vehicle out there. Also own a 445 HP 2014 BMW 550i xDrive :). Both great, great cars.

[@taydizzle3507]

I’m 6ft8in and I love this car

[@94nolo]

AWD 3.5 ecoboost? Dude. That's AWESOME.

[@quackcement]

if this is a crossover then its the only crossover i actually like the look of

[@real_estate_dxb]

I love the design of this suv💥🔥

[@SimonFerocius]

Daddy's home brought me here

[@Mitch1977]

yoga asix yes! I love this little shitter! This Daddio is thinking of getting one!

[@Audioelement1]

Watching the movie right now

[@carolynstephan4960]

I just bought the 19 sel, love it

[@junioranderson4975]

I was considering this to be our next vehicle but for a V6 the fuel economy is poor. However it is a nice ride

[@hakemz.]

Man, I love this this is really good for physically challenge on height like me one example is the back door has an automated open/close on the key and on the lower part of the back where people with height under 5 ft. can reach 😊💖💖💖

[@Slacksfifth]

Love the styling, this reminds me of a Lada Riva or a Volvo 245.

[@brylesmith1374]

Looks like an excellent use as a hearse.

[@spook5756]

Always liked this car.

[@yk007beats8]

1st: now I'm loving the Flex even more due to the cargo space and all around features. 2nd: Bellevue is freaking beautiful. 3rd: let me borrow your leg day regiment lol

[@carriebecker2271]

I love the Flex!

[@decarloswilliams6099]

Cool car. Road trip ready🏎

[@palco22]

I totally agree. I owned a 2014 SEL AWD and my wife and I loved it. I totally agree, I traded the 2014 for 2015 Limited AWD and my wife and I loved it. I totally agree, I traded the 2015 for a 2016 Limited AWD and my wife and loved it. I totally agree, I traded the 2016 for a 2019 Limited AWD and my wife and I loved it. Now I only have a 2021 Ram 1500 (To tow a travel trailer) and we enjoy it. I totally agree, my wife and I miss our Ford Flex. My wife and I just loved them !

[@doriibabes]

And the air flow isnt great for the last row. We had the AC on high. My son in the very last row was still feeling the weather that was very hot outside

[@jaycobyhyde2742]

So cool to hear the rock music from loudwire on this video

[@fleuger99]

Great review. I'm looking at the same model as you reviewed but in red. One question, you never mentioned seat comfort. I've read elsewhere that the front seats are not super supportive. How did you find them? Thanks!

[@dumillion23]

They are pretty supportive with a seat tilt and lower lumbar support. They also hug you so you don't feel like you're gonna slide away lol. My only prob is that it'll drink gas like soup, but what would i expect with almost 300 horses? Lol overall, grade A buy. I don't have any children or spouse but i do use to to lug around my massage table. Hopefully take it fishing one day

[@trenthogan4212]

I am so bummed for ditched this awesome wagon.

[@darylbrookins4273]

I love a Ford Flex...Great vehicle...

[@paulwicklund1052]

Now get the ecoboost, version & do a 0 to 60 run.

[@Gohot229]

Dave, great review.

[@brittoncoil2518]

Dang I have a 2008 Ford Fusion and I’m surprised at how many old ford interior pieces this Ford Edge uses. Should’ve replaced them when this car was refreshed a few years ago lol.

[@theralphster3260]

Does it have a movie player, like the Suburban or a mini van does? Please answer this quickly, I’m actually interested

[@iSquishy89]

What’s the difference between this and the Explorer? Aren’t they basically in the same class?

[@davidbaker234]

I'm thinking about one of these or a mkt

[@KanishQQuotes]

This is such a cool looking vehicle

[@TheHamm91]

Hope this stays with a refresh soon.

[@JLT3]

Just curious, why are you surprised they moved to Sync 3?

[@aayonce4]

Mike H yeah and I was hoping they would’ve given it the new ford steering wheel this one is the same from previous gen ford models .. and they should have changed out seat fabrics for ‘18 idk but you just can’t beat the value especially with the Ecoboost engine! We’re looking to trade in our ‘14 Edge limited and from the video it doesn’t seem more luxurious than the edge but we need the extra seats.. 🤔🤔

[@brandenjohnson2980]

Looking for a 3rd row is this a good vehicle?

[@TheGreatCapello]

I love my 2013 Flex but it does have its imperfections. As big as it looks from the outside it's actually not much wider than your average midsize sedan. The super thick door panels don't help either. The second row is a tight fit for 3 average size adults and the seat belt buckle placement is so awkward that you can forget about fitting a car seat and two adults unless some one is riding without a seatbelts or sitting on a buckle. Unless you absolutely need to seat 7 all the time I highly recommend opting for the captains chairs second row and sending the kids to the third row. I would also recommend a roof rack to store extra luggage on road trips so you dont have to sacrifice the the third row for the space. And of course gas mileage. .

[@jerrykeeder2007]

i’ve really been looking at buying one but the gas mileage is the only reason i havnt

[@604Jimmy]

Since when did John Cena start doing car reviews?

[@zacharyknollman5731]

The flex is the only thing from ford i like no cap its a great looking and capable car i will buy one someday

[@chris8sirhc]

I didn’t even know Ford still made these

[@chrisdlc281]

Chris Shirley me 2🤔

[@quentinscott]

Their last model will come in 2020 and then they will be discontinued!

[@thehawk05]

I can assure you we still make them ( I work at the factory) and 2020 is not definitive in terms of ending production as there has been talk of extending it. Although it’s not a big seller it has a fiercely loyal fan base......many Flex owners are repeat buyers

[@paulstein9258]

Looks like it won’t work for those with car seats, Can’t fold seat forward with car seat. Too tough to use car seat installed in third row.

[@Volvoamazon62]

Wait a minute! Already moisture in the headlight?? @7:11. Mine has that, but that one is from 2010...

[@macegomespaulogomes5604]

Top , SERIA bom que a Ford lança se aqui no Brasil, 😀

[@rashadvq]

They still make these? Why is it never in the ads

[@weirdshibainu]

They should put the raptor motor in this, drop it an inch and put a wide body kit on it.

[@samanthaparks4735]

Do you have the option of just putting one back seat down if needed?

[@irish89055]

Yes

[@p__jay]

Good leg and calve muscles 💪🏼🙃

[@lescamp79]

you really should have tested the Ecoboost. It makes a considerable difference when the flex is loaded with all passengers.

[@everymandriver]

I don't choose the vehicles the drive... meaning, I can't have any trim I want.

[@kelly00000111111]

They still make this?

[@aissanihemza3509]

How much is it?

[@bobczerew9159]

I assume the rack is a Ford product and not an aftermarket product?

[@Castlee]

such a savage name *Flex*

[@greg925911]

I own a 2012 limit, awd, tow, with 143,000 miles an no problems, ford had to change the PTO out ar 38,000 under factory warranty would buy another one in a heart beat but i would like to see it in a EV so ill probably be heading over to a Tesla S sad that Ford will not move to EV other then hybrid's thats like ask for a vehicle an spending more then what one can save

[@Ms.Arlean]

Dave I'ma need you to do a review of the 2019 Yukon Denali XL ASAP please

[@everymandriver]

I'ma gonna need the GMC rep to approve that and right now, in their eyes, I'm not a good enough KZbin channel to loan vehicles to... sorry about that... If and when I cross the 200,000 subscriber mark, I'll ask them again but until then, I'm not there yet... so I'm told.

[@Ms.Arlean]

@@everymandriver they got some nerve your the best thing going on KZbin and they can 😘 my grits from a grandma of 7. Love your videos, true fan from Michigan.

[@usmsci]

@@everymandriver you've had plenty of GMC vehicles before right?

[@cap_1stuperman536]

2023 and I still would love to own one. If only Ford would bring these back without the chain-driven water pump Ecoboost 3.5L (think Ford uses that in the F-150).

[@msw7528]

I need this for UBER, I am so tired if using my GMC Acadia.

[@hanginwithollie4608]

I love my Flex

[@garrettglass8854]

I wish it was tall. I miss the 2010-2013 Transit Connect. This is like a smushed Transit Connect but plush.

[@louisbarningham]

I want one

[@jacobreed47]

Even here in 2019 this Flex in it's too Limited trim is better than most brand new models others are selling. This has more room,style,power and accessories than anything GM makes not to mention more power and comfortable seating than all new Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade. And the Ford is less money$$!!. Shame this didn't sell more.

[@jiangyi7617]

My man never skip legs day 😮😮

[@everymandriver]

Nope. Legs ALL DAY!

[@superpug666]

How reliable are those? (Including the ecoboost)

[@vernondouglas4425]

Only problem that I experienced is one ac vent was not working but that was a long time ago, otherwise you get a 60k or 100k warranty for the turbos

[@KingKeshane]

Ooooooo

[@slandshark]

I really like the body style (I'm a sucker for wagons, been driving a subaru wrx wagon for 10 years now), but my biggest issue with the flex is the trunk storage. With the 3rd row up, there's a lower trunk storage area which is nice, since it keeps things from moving around. But if you want to hide one of the 3rd row seats, you have to move stuff out of that storage area...and if you put both 3rd row seats into the hidden position, that cargo/storage area disappears (have to take everything out). I don't understand this design decision. We have a 2015 pathfinder (not a fan of nissan engines/cvt), but they have much better 3rd row seats and storage, it seems more usable. If the under trunk rear storage was usable with the 3rd row down we'd own one a ford flex today instead of the pathfinder. We test drove a 2014, but since it's our family car (3 kids in child seats, we need that storage space), it was a dealbreaker.

[@cristian9955ify]

That eco boost power tho lol it looks similar to a scion but longer

[@xxkinggroovyxx5857]

Now that I think about it, it actually does look like a fat scion xb

[@TheGreatCapello]

Looks more like a longer simpler Range Rover.

[@dumillion23]

The reason i got one is because it looks like a bigger scion xb.

[@nicholassuryathyo1297]

Hey, just a question why do all american cars sold to the american market only have very lack luster interior

[@Mowglibaloo2]

Looks better on the inside than some of the competition.

[@austinp1124]

“Large” ... where’s the large at?

[@ericroy1880]

I thought it said “plex” on it

[@novavroomvroom2979]

But you've never state what the sticker price is....

[@nickhearn7288]

That’s a nice vehicle

[@hammockcamping2500]

We just bought a 2018 Ford Flex select with a 60/40 split second row bench. Our intention was to put our toddler in the middle and our two older kids on either side. This is not working for us because the child sitting behind the driver has no way of clicking their seatbelt in underneath the child seat. Is there a way to configure the Ford Flex 2nd row such that we can put a child seat in the middle and still allow the passenger behind the driver to use a seatbelt? The equipment that came with the Ford Flex that we just purchased does not allow us to do this. Is there a way to swap out equipment or modify the second row so we can do this? Bear in mind, our child seat is one of the narrowest in the industry. We really want our older kids to be next to the doors and our toddler in the middle.

[@TheGreatCapello]

This is a problem I've also had with my 2013. The way the belts are set up in the second row make it impossible to fit a car seat plus two people. Even trying to buckle in three people without a car seat is hard. Luckly my kids prefer the third row. Those seats were practically built for car seats/boosters.

[@Mowglibaloo2]

I do not know how you cannot do this as it is the exact same set up we have. Our infant is in the middle and our older child's car seat is behind the driver's seat. Check the manual.

[@hammockcamping2500]

@@Mowglibaloo2 , What year is yours? Ours is a 2018 SEL. It has the airbag seatbelts for the window seats in the 2nd row. The middle seating area is very narrow.

[@bajer111]

This looks like an Americans idea of a station wagon