Got me a new addition for my garagemahal, free shelves from photographer Scott Jacobs'.
As I expected the shelving unit fit easily in our long-term 2009 Ford Flex, and as I expected the Flex's four rear seats folded flat very easily. But notice how the armrest/console/frig between the second row bucket seats is in the way and could have been easily damaged. And it is not removeable.
It didn't really affect this day of heavy hauling, but it could be a problem when you're transporting larger, sharper or dirtier cargo.
Scott Oldham, Editor in Chief
felonious says:
07:24 AM, 05/ 1/10
Nice!
You can solve the fridge/console issue by opening up the door that covers the top of the fridge. That makes the entire floor flat. I wouldn't put much weight on the open door though, if any.
rsholland says:
08:13 AM, 05/ 1/10
Your Flex isn't the only vehicle with is rear center console issue. Every SUV/CUV with 2-passenger middle seating and a rear console like that has the same potential problem; that being easily damaged, as the top edge is above the folded seats.
ralphhightower says:
02:52 PM, 05/ 1/10
Okay, the Ford Flex beats the Chevy HHR in cargo capacity. But I was able to load into our HHR, the two rear seats of our trade in, a GMC Savanah 3500 Savanah, to the dealer.
dino6 says:
05:39 PM, 05/ 2/10
Simple, if one wants maximum utility, don't get a CUV with a rear center console.
djsho91 says:
06:52 AM, 05/ 3/10
As "feloneous" says;
"You can solve the fridge/console issue by opening up the door that covers the top of the fridge. That makes the entire floor flat. I wouldn't put much weight on the open door though, if any."
Check your own previous post:
http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtests/2010/04/2009-ford-flex-the-fridge-is-a-rip-off.html