Sometimes when an automaker takes two automotive concepts and combines them, the result is an impressive success, creating a vehicle that others imitate, spawning a whole new segment in the industry. Other times, it’s a failure, with low sales and a short life. The latter is what appears to be happening to the Ford Flex.

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LOVE IT Passenger room Plenty of cargo room Great innovations like MyKey and Active Park Assist

LEAVE IT Interior trim seems low grade for the price Fuel economy still not great Steep price, even for a base model