Question Flat Tow a Ford Flex 2019 SEL Front WD

[Joe Hogan]

Anyone towing a Ford Flex. User Manual for the 2019 Ford Flex states that it is designed to be towed behind an RV four down after a simple setup put in N disconnect battery NEG.

The Internet on this topic is filled with nonsense, as usual

Looking at an economical (purchase price) low SUV to use just for the RV. Just one of many in the current fleet

Must be easy to get into, spacious inside, good load carrying capacity, smooth ride. Good long distance cruiser.

Look at Ford Maverick, unobtanium, Ford Escape (Ford programing recalls), so started looking at old favorites, FLEX came up. Found a 2019 with 38K on the clock with dealer service history. Selling for low retail. Mazda Dealer has been sitting on this one for a couple of months and wants it GONE.

 

[Joe Hogan]

New to me TOAD. This will be an interesting ride, so to speak

 

[Jabber Jaw]

Had a close friend that towed a "Flex" behind his Winnebago. He was very happy with it. Spoke about the ease of towing it.
Unfortunately, he passed away due to cancer, so I can't get any other information for you.
Dutch Star will tow it & not it is back there!

 

[Joe Hogan]

The more I drive this vehicle the more I appreciate the engineers at Ford. They made most systems very intuitive and easy to use and understand. The vehicle is comfortable to drive. Very 'American' in its handling.
And it is a COMPLETELY different experience than that of driving the Tesla Y. The difference between Analog and Digital.

It takes focus to successfully transition between the two

 

[Kevin D Pem]

The more I drive this vehicle the more I appreciate the engineers at Ford. They made most systems very intuitive and easy to use and understand. The vehicle is comfortable to drive. Very 'American' in its handling.
And it is a COMPLETELY different experience than that of driving the Tesla Y. The difference between Analog and Digital.

It takes focus to successfully transition between the two

Don't you mean flex

 

[Joe Hogan]

Analog on the Left and Digital Computer on wheels on the Right.




Fuel Farm for the Home and Teslas on the roof

 

[RamblinRose]

Hey Joe, How's it going with your Flex? We test drove a 2019 Flex SEL with only 8K miles on it tonight and really liked it. Trying to decide if it's worth the 29,800K they are asking due to the low mileage. We want to tow it and plan to have it for many years. Are you still liking yours for regular driving and towing?

Anyone towing a Ford Flex. User Manual for the 2019 Ford Flex states that it is designed to be towed behind an RV four down after a simple setup put in N disconnect battery NEG.

The Internet on this topic is filled with nonsense, as usual

Looking at an economical (purchase price) low SUV to use just for the RV. Just one of many in the current fleet

Must be easy to get into, spacious inside, good load carrying capacity, smooth ride. Good long distance cruiser.

Look at Ford Maverick, unobtanium, Ford Escape (Ford programing recalls), so started looking at old favorites, FLEX came up. Found a 2019 with 38K on the clock with dealer service history. Selling for low retail. Mazda Dealer has been sitting on this one for a couple of months and wants it GONE.

 

[Joe Hogan]

The Flex tows well and is a pleasure to drive. We drove it from central Florida to Indiana fully loaded. Handled the trip up comfortably and towed it back without issue.
We installed a base plate and battery cut off switch in the Flex. The cut off solenoid makes towing much easier and predictable.

good luck

 

[Don A]

The Flex tows well and is a pleasure to drive. We drove it from central Florida to Indiana fully loaded. Handled the trip up comfortably and towed it back without issue.
We installed a base plate and battery cut off switch in the Flex. The cut off solenoid makes towing much easier and predictable.

good luck

Hi,
We are looking to tow our Flex here in a few months and I would like to know what your RV tow hitch is rated at for towing capacity. My Rv is a 34' Thor Fourwinds Windsport with the V10 engine.

Thanks Don

 

[NWIP]

Hi,
We are looking to tow our Flex here in a few months and I would like to know what your RV tow hitch is rated at for towing capacity. My Rv is a 34' Thor Fourwinds Windsport with the V10 engine.

Thanks Don

His DS is rated for 15000#

 

[Joe Hogan]

The DutchStar is rated for 15k lbs towing, the tow hitch I believe is limited to 15K lbs (edited). The base plate and BlueOx tow bar used is limited to 10k lbs. Ford Flex is approx, 4600 lbs.
The GCWR is 67k lbs. We travel relatively light so no limits exceeded.

 

[Stuart W]

The DutchStar is rated for 15k lbs towing, the tow hitch I believe is limited to 5K lbs. The base plate and BlueOx tow bar used is limited to 10k lbs. Ford Flex is approx, 4600 lbs.
The GCWR is 67k lbs. We travel relatively light so no limits exceeded.

Im pretty sure the hitch is 10k. Actually I believe it’s 15 k Does it still have the sticker on it

 

[Joe Hogan]

Maybe confusing this with CanyonStar hitch. Did some research as best I can tell it seems to be 15k hitch.

 

[Joe Hogan]

Found it. 15k on DutchStar

 

[Stuart W]

Found it. 15k on DutchStar
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