Faults:

We have the Leather/Convenience package in ours, so we have the memory seats, which used to automatically move the seat back when the key is removed, but it doesn't now. (Yes, I checked the option in the dash controls).

Will need tires soon, but they are original, so they are not doing too bad; still have some tread on them.

Wheel bearing went when we bought it; dealer fixed, no problem and no cost.

General Comments:

Overall a great car. Unlike some people, we liked its look and we wanted to upgrade from our 2006 Freestyle, so the Flex was a natural fit. Our SEL is well equipped with the Convenience package (memory seats, power pedals, power tailgate and puddle lamps), the leather seats, Vista-roof, Sync system, 12 speaker Sony sound system, rear seat DVD player and easy fold second row seats. Ours is the 6 passenger model with the centre console in the back; we wish we had found one with the fridge though!

It's quick when pushed; the V6 has more than enough power; just seems to be at odd points in the power range, but we have gotten use to it.

It can also hold 6 people easily, as we have done this many times, and the trunk space is OK with all the seats filled. The rear A/C & heat works great, and the DVD system keeps the kids entertained on long drives.

I am not looking forward to buying another set of all seasons and a set of snows for this car though, as they are 18 inch rims, but what can you do, right?

Also, we added an aftermarket roof rack to our Flex (you can't order the Flex with the factory racks if you have Vistaroof) and it works great! Also added the Flex bug deflector, had the front windows tinted to match the back, and had it pinned striped.

One other thing I dislike is the light coloured interior; we were warned that they get dirty VERY easily, and it's difficult to get some marks out of the leather seats.

Faults:

Had noise from the brakes a couple of times at around 10.000 km - dealer took it in and replaced pads, turned rotors as per TSB 10-05-06. Very happy with the Flex so far.

General Comments:

- Overall a great vehicle.

- Middle seats are like being in a limo, lots of room.

- Cup holders in front are not made for small/medium size cups, hard to get smaller coffee cups out of holders.

- Ecoboost is great, more power than needed.

- Electronic steering is more positive than power steering.

Faults:

Center console latch spring came off.

General Comments:

So far so good. No issues.

Had a Windstar, which was god awful, so was reluctant to get into another Ford, however the Ford dealer took mercy on me and gave me the KBB value for trade in on it. I test drove the Taurus X, the GMC Acadia and a Sante Fe, and was immediately sold after test driving the Flex. It just felt more solid than any of the others.

The Acadia was real nice, but more expensive, and the Flex interior I liked a little better.

Only one minor complaint is the gas pedal. The engine is rated at 265, but engine power band is flat until higher rpm or the gas pedal is not doing much the first 2/3 of the way down. Could be the tranny programming too, but it just seems like it takes a lot of foot to get the thing to get up and go to pass. Other than that, I am pretty happy.