The Ford Flex crossover will be discontinued in 2020, which means that the 2019 model year will be its last on the market. For one reason or another, the Flex never really caught on with consumers in the same way as other crossovers from the Blue Oval, with sales of the squarish crossover/wagon only being a fraction of those of the similarly-sized Ford Explorer. In fact, Ford Flex sales were about 8 percent of Ford Explorer sales during the 2018 calendar year in the United States.
For its final model year, the Ford Flex is getting a few small changes, based on information compiled by Ford Authority.
Two new colors are begin added to the color palette of the 2019 Ford Flex: Agate Black and Stone Gray.
Meanwhile, Ford has removed Shadow Black and White Gold from the lineup.
The trim level lineup for the 2019 Ford Flex carries over unmodified from the 2018 model, offering the following trims, from base to range-topping:
No changes are being made to the 2019 Ford Flex powertrain, with the following two gasoline engines remaining on tap:
Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift capability.
It’s worth noting that the standard 3.5-liter V6 can be optioned with front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive. Also, an engine block heater is now available in all states as a standalone option. Previously, it was standard in the states of AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI and WY and availability in all states required a Fleet Identification Number (FIN).
No changes are being made for the 2019 Ford Flex besides the aforementioned color-related changes.
The wheel lineup for the 2019 Flex will not receive any changes. The wheel options are as follows.
| Size | Description | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 17 inch | Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum | Standard on SE |
| 18 inch | Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum | Standard on SEL |
| 19 inch | Premium Luster Nickel Painted Aluminum | Standard on Limited |
| 20 inch | Sparkle Silver Painted Aluminum | Optional on SEL |
| 20 inch | High-gloss Ebony Black Painted Machined Aluminum | Included with Appearance Package |
| 20 inch | Polished Aluminum | Optional on Limited 300A and 301A; Included in Limited 303A |
Inside, the 2019 Ford Flex sees only one rather minor change, if it can be called that: the power converter 110V outlet is now called “110V/150W AC power outlet”. That’s it. Nothing more.
No safety and security changes have been made for the 2019 Ford Flex.
Drive Assist systems go unchanged for the 2019 Ford Flex.
No packages have been created, changed, or removed for the 2019 Ford Flex.
And that’s all that’s new and different for the 2019 Ford Flex. With Ford withdrawing from offering cars in the North American market, the automaker will look to crossovers to fill the void in terms of sales volume, but the Flex won’t be part of what will make up the difference, since the wagon-like CUV will be discontinued after the 2019 model year. So if you want one, better grab it now.
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Telling you which states it can't be sold in.
It's a well-used example decommissioned a few years ago.
While one of its chief rivals has grown considerably.
Dropping its offerings to just six colors.
Small and mighty versus over-the-top aggressive.
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As a Flex owner I could not understand why Ford created it and then dropped all marketing of it. The styling change of the nose did not help sales either. It is a very flex-ible station wagon/cuv that has more 3rd row legroom than most.
I have found the Ford Flex to have the bread box lines that all have complained of but I have been truly amazed at the individual reviews I received from the Flex owners. I constantly have approached Flex owners for years in parking lots to get their feedback of this vehicle. I was pleasantly surprised to hear every owner say that they absolute love the vehicle. Most of the Flex owners told me that it was the best vehicle they ever owned. Almost every owner overwhelmingly loved the comfort, ride, handling, powertrain, capabilities, capacities, fuel mileage and the flexibility. More than half of the Flex owners informed me that they previously owned minivans and said they would never go back. Not one of the hundreds of owners that I approached complained to me of the Flex.
Ford got out of the minivan market at the termination of the 2007 Freestar production and replaced it with the 2009 Flex as a crossover vehicle. Ford could have addressed the controversy styling of the vehicle but absolutely refused. Every Flex owner informed me that they would never consider the Transit Connect since it became available stateside in 2010. Ford apparently created a good vehicle that would have been wildly successful only if they could have got potential owners past the controversial exterior styling or made/adjusted the Flex styling to be more appealing. The Ford Explorer and the Ford Transit are the only other available vehicles in the company portfolio to appease this 6/7 passenger market.
I have owned both the Ford Windstar and the Ford Freestar but never owned a Flex even though me and my wife both wanted one. We are still considering one at this time.
All what was needed was to get a license to name it Range Rover XL and Ford probably would need three shifts to keep up with demand. Take a look at he Rover, just what mentioned above, it needed a little styling make over.
After trading my extremely disappointing 2015 Chrysler 200S V6 for a then new 2017 Escape Titanium Awd 2 0. I was considering a Flex during my vehicle shopping. I found it an attractive vehicle, specially with the right color and large wheel package. Being empty nesters, it was larger than needed since my wife had just purchased a then new 2017 Edge Sport, moving to a Ford product for the first time. I have to add we both love our Ford Suvs. The Flex is an amazing vehicle with it's handling, room, technology and somewhat quirky looks. My Dealership only had one in stock and didn't seem interested in selling the Flex. This was mid 2017 and when discussing different SUV options. It never made the conversation until I stumbled across it hidden in the rear of the lot. I was never offered a test drive, but requested one and as mentioned earlier. I was was pleasantly surprised. Just to large for my needs. Ford simply forgot the Flex, which is a shame. Especially for families or those who needed more hauling space for passengers. It's hard to sell a good product when you hide it or fail to market it and that's what Ford did with the flex. When my kids were younger I drove a Windstars and Expeditions and with a family I would have definitely considered the flex. I feel bad it didn't get a fair shake and I think it's a great vehicle that Ford should have been successful with. I just think it's a complete failure on Ford's part. Like mention in other comments. The few people I've come across driving a Flex said they loved it. The problem is most people didn't even know the flex existed.
It is heartbreaking that Ford did nothing to really advertise this wonderful vehicle after the first two years. I am a repeat Ford Flex owner after coming out of 2002 Ford Explorer in 2011. I didn’t like the redesign of the Explorer and now they are dropping the Flex.
Next year when I am in the market to for a new vehicle I hope there will be something worthwhile.
Very disappointed customer.
A friend of mine had a Flex as a rental vehicle a couple of years ago. He absolutely loved it.
Maybe the bronco or bronco mini will replace it
Maybe it will be replaced by the bronco or mini bronco
I had a 2009 w/ 6 passenger option. Drove it 155,000 miles and traded it in 2012 for a F150. No I am going to get a 2019 Limited/Platinum ecoboost AWD 6 passenger.
I feel like the Flex is basically going the route of the Scion. It's a super USEFUL vehicle, but looks kind of goofy.