Used 2014 Ford Flex SEL for sale 

The Ford Flex comes in three trims. There is one standard engine option, which is a V6 engine outputting 285 hp and 255 lb-ft. The Limited trim can be equipped exclusively with a turbocharged EcoBoost V6, which generates 355 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. The base-level SE trim starts at $30,900, while the mid-level SEL trim is available for $33,300. The high-end Limited trim costs $39,200. All trims come with the same 6-speed automatic gearbox, while AWD can opt with the SEL and Limited trims.

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The SEL trim is the one to go for as it offers the added premium features over the base trim, including 1st-row heated bucket seats, 10-way power driver’s seat with power recline and lumbar, 6-way power passenger seat with manual recline and lumbar, Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control, MyFord Touch with two 4.2" configurable LCD displays in the instrument cluster, and 8" LCD touch screen along with other features. It is still significantly cheaper than the top-end trim, so it would be the best option.

The 2014 Ford Flex comes with a strong V6 engine under its hood outputting 285 hp and 255 lb-ft. The engine's power is transferred either through an FWD or an AWD drivetrain through a 6-Speed shiftable automatic transmission.

The Ford Flex reaches 60 mph in 7.8 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 15.5 seconds. The base price of the Ford Flex is $29,015. The Flex is limited to a top speed of 122mph.

In comparison, the Flex and the Murano are the fastest to reach 60mph. But with a 3.5L V6 under its hood putting out 260 hp and 240 lb-ft, Nissan crosses the quarter-mile a little early at 13.9 seconds. The Flex comes in second place in terms of quarter-mile times taking 15.5 seconds. The Buick Enclave is more powerful than the competition and also has more torque but takes 8 seconds to reach 60mph.

The 2014 Ford Flex delivers fuel efficiency of 17 mpg in the city, 23 on the highway, and 19 mpg of combined fuel economy. The Ford Flex gets an 18.6-gallon fuel capacity, outputting a range of 316 miles in the city, 428 on the highway, and a combined range of 353 miles. The efficiency figures are on par with other vehicles in the segment.

The Nissan delivers the best-combined fuel efficiency of 20 mpg, while the Buick has the least efficiency figures of 16 mpg in the city, 22 on the highway, and 18 mpg combined. The Ford stands in between. The Buick has the biggest fuel capacity of 22 gallons, followed by the Nissan and Ford with 21.7 and 18.6 gallons of fuel capacity, respectively. The 2014 Nissan Murano delivers the best-combined range of 434 miles, followed by the Buick and the Ford providing 396 and 353 miles of range, respectively.

The Ford Flex provides good space and comfort for seven passengers in a premium and luxurious cabin. It has an interior that is as luxurious as its exterior. The cabin features soft-touch materials all around the cabin with great fit and finish.

The interior is so spacious that even the third row is fully usable. The optional recline seats reduce the seating capacity to six. The cabin features dual-zone automatic climate control and leather-covered seats, which are comfortable and supportive. The Flex has a lower cargo capacity of 20.0 cu-ft.

The 2014 Nissan Murano is the most spacious option in the front row, followed by the 2014 Buick Enclave and the Flex. When it comes to second-row space, the competition is all on par with each other, but Flex offers significantly higher legroom than its rivals. When comparing the cargo capacity, the Flex has the least measuring 20.0 cu-ft, followed by the Buick with 23.3 cu-ft and the Murano which has the most with 31.6 cu-ft of cargo area, respectively. Few key features include-

• Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control
• 1st-row perforated leather-trimmed heated bucket seats
• 10-way power driver’s seat with memory and power lumbar
• 6-way power passenger seat with manual lumbar
• 2nd-row perforated leather-trimmed rear seats
• Ambient lighting
• Color-keyed leather-wrapped steering wheel with wood inlay

How intuitive is the 2014 Ford Flex’s infotainment unit?

The 2014 Ford Flex features two 4.2-inch instrument cluster displays and an 8-inch infotainment unit as standard. It is equipped with Bluetooth, Aux, and USB Connectivity along with the added feature of SiriusXM satellite radio and navigation.

The touchscreen unit is not the very best and intuitive and sometimes can feel slow and unresponsive. Other major infotainment features include-

• MyFord Touch with two 4.2" configurable LCD displays in the instrument cluster
• 8" LCD touch screen in the center stack
• 2 USB ports
• SD card reader and audio/video input jacks
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a 6-month trial subscription
• SYNC voice-activated, in-vehicle connectivity system with SYNC Services for Traffic, Directions, and Information

The Ford Flex has been given a major redesign and gets updated styling and now looks like a futuristic SUV. The front of the Flex features a unique grille with integrated HID headlamps on both ends. The Flex looks more like an EV and not like a traditional gas-powered wagon. 

Other than the front-end, there is nothing more to be excited about in the design language of the Flex. It is a people carrier that is designed in a way to maximize space. But it’s not ugly, but also not the most beautiful. The Ford Flex weighs 4,643 lbs, which is not very heavy in the segment and comes with a ground clearance of 5.9 inches.

The Buick weighs 4,922 lbs, followed by the Flex that weighs 4,643 lbs, while the Murano is the lightest weighing 4,123 lbs. The Buick has the best ground clearance of 7.6 inches, while the Murano and the Flex have 7.3 and 5.9 inches of clearance, respectively. The Flex is the most futuristic and updated-looking one among the competition. Few key exterior features include-

• 17”/18”/19" painted aluminum wheels
• Light-emitting diode (LED) taillamps
• High-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps
• Automatic headlamps
• Body-color, power, heated, power-folding side-view mirrors with integrated security approach lamps and memory function
• Chrome door handles

The new Ford Flex comes equipped with many standard safety features, including a 7-airbag safety system with driver knee airbags and ABS brakes with Brake Assist & Electronic Brake-force Distribution. Other advanced safety features incorporated in the Flex include hill-start assist & downhill brake control, electronic stability & traction control systems, vehicle stability management system, tire pressure monitoring system, and blind-spot detection system. The Ford Flex has been tested by IIHS and it gets a rating of ‘Good’ for side and front protection as well as for roof strength. It stops from 60mph at a distance of 128 ft. Few salient safety features are-

• AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) and traction control
• SecuriCode invisible keypad
• SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System
• Side-intrusion door beams
• SOS Post-Crash Alert System
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

The Ford Flex is a good-looking vehicle with a powerful engine under its hood delivering great power output. The SUV offers a good amount of space on the interior as well as a usable third row of seats. The wagon is a great, distinctively stylish, and powerful option in the segment offering superb standard features at a great price. 

One also gets to choose a more powerful engine option with the top-end Limited trim. It is one of the best-looking options in the segment while also being one of the most practical ones. All in all, this wagon from Ford is a considerable pick for the segment.