Here is a lovely scenic photo taken by our Director of Vehicle Testing Dan Edmunds.
Our Vehicle Testing Manager Mike Schmidt came up with "Talk to me, Goose."
Can you do better?
We'll post our favorite at 4PM (Pacific Time).
Donna DeRosa, Managing Editor
miniharryc says:
05:27 AM, 02/ 6/09
- "Mine!"
- Hitchcock arrives on set.
- Two words: Car wash
drinkduff77 says:
05:42 AM, 02/ 6/09
Flex to Birds: Do it and die.
TriSport says:
05:49 AM, 02/ 6/09
"I KNEW we should have ordered the white-top option."
ahightower says:
06:25 AM, 02/ 6/09
Come on, fellas, let's give them the white roof option!
roadburner says:
06:30 AM, 02/ 6/09
"Excuse me, but did you see which way Miss Hedren went?"
adantium says:
06:50 AM, 02/ 6/09
"Love at first sight!"
"Bird leader to bird squadron lock and load boys"
"Ford tries to put its best foot forward...just watch where you step."
"King of the Road meets King of the beach."
"Modern Day Montagues and Capulets standoff."
ddoouugg says:
07:04 AM, 02/ 6/09
Ford Flex: Winged Warrior
autoboy16 says:
07:27 AM, 02/ 6/09
Vw Safe Commercial Style:
"HOLY SH.."
eidolways says:
07:30 AM, 02/ 6/09
"Ford Flex found soiled. Fowl play suspected."
"Gullible buyers welcome."
"Buyers flock to it."
"Popular with those who like to wing it."
"The new Ford Flex's styling is going over swimmingly."
"With the new Flex, the only thing that has flown the coop is old misconceptions. The rest can stay."
"The 2009 Flex: comfort for all your friends, no matter how flighty."
wable says:
07:47 AM, 02/ 6/09
Ford introduces a new Gull Wing option for the Flex
edubya says:
07:47 AM, 02/ 6/09
"2009 Ford Flex Limited: Holds a Lot of Crap"
Sorry, that was crude.
"2009 Ford Flex Limited: Chick Magnet"
lostandfound08 says:
07:56 AM, 02/ 6/09
"Alright ladies, flex those wings. And 1, and 2..."
carnage says:
08:00 AM, 02/ 6/09
"The 2009 Ford Flex - it's not just for the average Joe, party animals love it too!"
carnage says:
08:01 AM, 02/ 6/09
"Dude, have you seen my car?"
"I think I saw the backseat..."
carmizvi says:
08:48 AM, 02/ 6/09
It is TOO a flying car!
carmizvi says:
08:51 AM, 02/ 6/09
Fair weather Flex
Will Ford ever take flight?
Evolution, Detroit style.
Beached whale.
What the flock?
Flocked in.
US Airways, post-Hudson.
shaddai says:
08:54 AM, 02/ 6/09
*sung to Aerosmith*
Livin' on the edge!
I had to!
oohno says:
08:54 AM, 02/ 6/09
"I think it's a pelican."
carguy622 says:
08:57 AM, 02/ 6/09
The birds are thinking: "Look! A Flex! I thought those were just an urban legend!"
gjupp says:
09:11 AM, 02/ 6/09
Ford Flex:
It's a Bird Brain decision
gjupp says:
09:15 AM, 02/ 6/09
It's a bird brained idea
vwthing1 says:
09:35 AM, 02/ 6/09
Buy a Taurus at full MSRP and we'll throw in this bird feeder for free.
vwthing1 says:
09:41 AM, 02/ 6/09
Ford reveals eco-friendly two tone paint facility.
canadaphant says:
09:51 AM, 02/ 6/09
I think Wable wins.
'Y'all are just lucky there isn't a SportKa around!'
Murtman says:
10:02 AM, 02/ 6/09
"A Ford? Well, its better than nothing..."
felonious says:
10:15 AM, 02/ 6/09
Seabirds everywhere were disappointed to find that Ford's red herring was the new Flex, and not an actual herring.
biturbomunkie says:
10:39 AM, 02/ 6/09
ford flex - where wings take dream.
gooney911 says:
11:31 AM, 02/ 6/09
--"With this, we can strike anywhere, anytime. We're unstoppable! Drive on puny human!"
--"Climb on everyone, we're off to paint the town white!"
--"Hey now, get that pelican out of here. His beak'll mess up the paint job!"
aris4 says:
11:35 AM, 02/ 6/09
-and they waited all day for the giant to return to open the world's largest loaf of white bread...
-wait its NOT a hybrid!?! OK let it loose boys!!!!
shaddai says:
11:44 AM, 02/ 6/09
Wow. I hate Ford's naming schemes. I always get the Flex and Edge messed up.
mtakahashi says:
11:48 AM, 02/ 6/09
**Bing**
Play artist "Flock of Seagulls"
**Bing**
Calling Steven Seagal
**Bing**
No! Cancel
**Bing**
Play artist "Flock of Seagulls"
**Bing**
Destination: Lots of Seagulls
**Bing**
Ugh. No. Cancel...Play artist...oh, I give up...
eddirkevins says:
11:49 AM, 02/ 6/09
I just flew in from Dearborn, and boy are my arms tired.
shaddai says:
11:55 AM, 02/ 6/09
Hey, it IS bigger than a bread box!
north52 says:
12:06 PM, 02/ 6/09
"How'd you like my new digs!! It has a fly-in roof hatch and a skylight too!"
ctpax says:
12:07 PM, 02/ 6/09
"Did we miss the burial ceremony?"
tcd223 says:
12:22 PM, 02/ 6/09
"Lets thank our lucky stars this isn't a SportKa"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxSex9VxlwI
06scooby says:
12:55 PM, 02/ 6/09
"Hey bill, do we poop on this or eat it?"
sloshman says:
01:32 PM, 02/ 6/09
Flex says "What Am I?! An Element?! Beat it!"
greenpony says:
01:41 PM, 02/ 6/09
And it still looks nice.
desmolicious says:
01:57 PM, 02/ 6/09
In Triumph the Insult Comic dog's voice:
"This is a great car, for me to poop on".
SnakeDoctor says:
02:31 PM, 02/ 6/09
Ford Flex: US Airways cactus 1549 edition
subytrojan says:
02:57 PM, 02/ 6/09
I love desmolicious' caption!!!!!!!!!! :o)
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/51F1R43Z0CL._SS500_.jpg
dannysm213 says:
03:43 PM, 02/ 6/09
"After successfully taking down a plane, the geese try their hand at another people carrier."
m_thrizzle says:
03:45 PM, 02/ 6/09
desmolicious, damn you stole my line.
lvranger says:
03:51 PM, 02/ 6/09
Ok eddirkevins wins if you imagine a hackneyed comedian saying it.
"We were going to flock south but got sidetracked at the morgue"
stlouiscarguy says:
03:56 PM, 02/ 6/09
"And now only two remain, tune in next week to find out who will be . . . The Last Seagull Standing."
stlouiscarguy says:
03:56 PM, 02/ 6/09
Forgot to add: "Brought to you by the Ford Flex."
estreka says:
02:09 AM, 02/ 8/09
"It's no convertible, but who am I to say no?"
RonnieRogue says:
10:03 PM, 02/ 8/09
-2009 Ford Flex Limited: Here at Ford, actual Product Development has gone to the birds.
-2009 Ford Flex Limited: THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE! Wait. We're Seagulls.
-The Gulls to the Flex: So, your not a Honda Element in disguise are you?
-2009 Ford Flex Limited: Nature Loves it. We think its for the birds.
-2009 Ford Flex Limited: Ohh look! It thinks its a penguin!
2009 Ford Flex Limited: Gets better after a few beers.
Mrnstr says:
07:41 AM, 02/ 9/09
No thanks. I only eat garbage.
element420 says:
11:54 AM, 02/ 9/09
"The Ford Flex. While other manufacturers CLAIM to be eco-friendly, Ford's got the pics to prove it"