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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large

Engine

Engine Order Code

99W

Engine Type

Gas V6

Displacement

3.5L/213

Fuel System

SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

263 @ 6250

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

249 @ 4500

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

44J

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.77

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3930 lbs

3741 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Coil over shock

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

1.02 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.55 in

0.59 in

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17 x -TBD- in

18 x -TBD- in

Rear Wheel Size

17 x -TBD- in

18 x -TBD- in

Spare Wheel Size

Compact in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/60R17

P225/55R18

Rear Tire Size

P215/60R17

P225/55R18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

24 MPG

28 MPG

Cruising Range - City

348.50 mi

369.00 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

17 MPG

18 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

Cruising Range - Hwy

492.00 mi

574.00 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

20.5 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

17.1

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.15

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

40.0 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

108.0 ft³

Front Head Room

39.6 in

Front Leg Room

41.3 in

Front Shoulder Room

57.8 in

Front Hip Room

53.7 in

Second Head Room

38.8 in

Second Leg Room

41.2 in

Second Shoulder Room

57.6 in

Second Hip Room

53.6 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

112.9 in

Length, Overall

201.8 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

74.5 in

Height, Overall

61.5 in

Track Width, Front

64.3 in

Track Width, Rear

64.4 in

Min Ground Clearance

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

21.2 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

1000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

100 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

1000 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

100 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

Feature

MECHANICAL

3.5L DOHC SMPI 24-valve V6 Duratec engine.

Engine block heater *STD on retail vehicles only in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY. Optional on fleet vehicles*.

6-speed automatic transmission.

Traction control.

All wheel drive.

Battery saver.

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/L-shaped lower control arms.

Independent coil over shock rear suspension w/hydro-formed lower control arms.

Front stabilizer bar.

P215/60R17 BSW tires.

17" 8-spoke aluminum wheels w/bright machined finish & painted pockets.

Mini spare tire.

Pwr steering.

4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes w/vented front discs.

Dual chrome exhaust tips

3.5L DOHC SMPI 24-valve V6 Duratec engine.

Engine block heater *STD on retail vehicles only in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY. Optional on fleet vehicles*.

6-speed automatic transmission.

Traction control.

Front wheel drive.

Battery saver.

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/L-shaped lower control arms.

Independent coil over shock rear suspension w/hydro-formed lower control arms.

Front stabilizer bar.

P225/55R18 BSW tires.

18" 8-spoke aluminum wheels w/bright machined finish.

Mini spare tire.

Pwr steering.

4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes w/vented front discs.

Dual chrome exhaust tips

EXTERIOR

Chrome front & rear fascias.

Chrome window surround.

Body-color door handles.

Tri-bar chrome grille w/chrome surround.

Keyless entry keypad.

Fog lamps w/chrome bezels.

Body-color folding pwr mirrors.

Solar tinted glass.

Fixed interval intermittent windshield wipers

Chrome front & rear fascias.

Chrome window surround.

Body-color door handles.

Chrome-accent license plate molding.

Tri-bar chrome grille w/chrome surround.

Keyless entry keypad.

Automatic wiper-activated headlamps w/on-off delay.

Fog lamps w/chrome bezels.

Perimeter lighting.

Chrome-accent door handles.

Chrome-accent folding heated pwr mirrors-inc: memory, puddle lamps.

Solar tinted glass.

Fixed interval intermittent windshield wipers

ENTERTAINMENT

INTERIOR

Front cloth bucket seats-inc: 6-way pwr driver seat w/manual lumbar adjust, fold-flat 2-way pwr passenger seat.

Cloth 60/40 split fold-flat rear seat w/fixed head restraints.

Front/rear carpeted floor mats.

Tilt steering column.

Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio/cruise controls.

Woodgrain trim-inc: center stack, instrument panel, center console.

Instrument panel storage bin.

Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, warning lights for lamp outage, low oil pressure, oil change, door ajar, low coolant, fuel cap, low washer fluid.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Message center/trip computer w/compass.

Pwr windows w/driver one-touch up/down.

Pwr door locks.

Remote keyless entry-inc: (2) fobs.

Pwr remote trunk release.

SecuriLock passive anti-theft system.

Delayed accessory pwr.

Cruise control w/steering wheel controls.

Rear window defroster.

AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: clock.

Auxiliary audio input jack.

Air conditioning.

Rear A/C ducts.

Lockable glove box w/damped door.

Center vinyl-wrapped console w/stitching-inc: armrest, (2) cupholders, storage.

(3) auxiliary 12V pwr points.

Rear seat armrest-inc: (2) cupholders.

Front seatback map pockets.

Electrochromic rearview mirror.

Overhead console-inc: dome light, maplight, sunglass holder.

Sliding sunvisors w/illuminated visor vanity mirrors.

(3) front/rear grab handles.

Illuminated entry.

Rear seat reading lights.

Leather-wrapped shift knob.

(2) coat hooks.

Grocery bag hooks in trunk

Front heated leather bucket seats w/manual lumbar-inc: 8-way pwr driver seat w/memory, 4-way pwr passenger seat.

Leather 60/40 split fold-flat rear seat w/adjustable head restraints.

Front/rear carpeted floor mats.

Tilt steering column.

Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio/cruise controls.

Woodgrain trim-inc: center stack, instrument panel, center console, door trim.

Clamshell center dashboard storage.

Instrument panel storage bin.

Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, warning lights for lamp outage, low oil pressure, oil change, door ajar, low coolant, fuel cap, low washer fluid.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Message center/trip computer w/compass.

Outside temperature display.

Pwr windows w/driver one-touch up/down.

Pwr door locks.

Remote keyless entry-inc: (2) fobs.

Pwr remote trunk release.

SecuriLock passive anti-theft system.

Perimeter anti-theft alarm.

Delayed accessory pwr.

Cruise control w/steering wheel controls.

Rear window defroster.

Audiophile AM/FM stereo w/6-disc CD changer/MP3 player-inc: clock, subwoofer.

Auxiliary audio input jack.

SYNC voice activated communications & entertainment system-inc: Bluetooth capability, steering wheel controls, USB port, audio input jack.

Dual zone air conditioning w/automatic temp control.

Rear A/C ducts.

Analog clock.

Lockable glove box w/damped door.

Center vinyl-wrapped console w/stitching-inc: armrest, (2) cupholders, storage.

(3) auxiliary 12V pwr points.

Rear seat armrest-inc: (2) cupholders, storage.

Front seatback map pockets.

Electrochromic rearview mirror.

Overhead console-inc: dome light, maplight, sunglass holder.

Sliding sunvisors w/illuminated visor vanity mirrors.

(3) front/rear grab handles.

Illuminated entry.

Rear seat reading lights.

Leather-wrapped shift knob.

(2) coat hooks.

Grocery bag hooks in trunk

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes.

Personal safety system-inc: seat belt pretensioners, load-limiting retractors, driver seat position sensing, crash severity sensing.

Dual stage front air bags w/front passenger sensing system.

Front side-impact air bags.

2-row Safety Canopy w/rollover sensor.

Belt-Minder for driver/front passenger safety belts.

LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) system on rear outboard seat locations.

Child safety rear door locks.

Traction control.

SPACE side protection and cabin enhancement system.

Dual note horn

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
5.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
60,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V247000.

Mfg's Report Date:
APR 26, 2016.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
695.

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.

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
* * * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * * *.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).