For immediate release:
October 8, 2007

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People mover extraordinaire: Ford introduces 2009 Flex

Bold, expressive design and exclusive innovations define the new Flex, a featured vehicle at this the upcoming Seattle International Auto Show presented by State Farm, Oct. 31-Nov. 4 at Qwest Field Event Center. "The Ford Flex has the power to move people emotionally as well as physically," says J Mays, Ford's group vice president of Design and chief creative officer. "This crossover has been created for people who know it's the journey – not the destination – that matters most," Mays added. "Its upright, upscale design, versatility and clever touches allow Ford Flex to stand out in an increasingly crowded sea of crossovers."

"Flex is following in the tire tracks, so to speak, of Ford vehicles like the Taurus, Explorer and Mustang. It's the next iconic Ford," says Peter Horbury, Ford's executive director of Design for The Americas. "It shatters today's image of people movers." Flex's signature exterior design includes:

• Ford's signature chrome horizontal three-bar grille, which builds on the family "face" that defines the Ford Edge and Taurus X crossovers, as well as the Ford Fusion sedan.
• A unique, all black "greenhouse" – defined as the windshield, rear and side windows, and the pillars separating and connecting them to the roof. The design brings together seamlessly the body with the available multi-panel roof. Customers can pair a White Suede or Silver roof option with one of Flex's 10 available exterior colors or choose a body-color roof.
• Standard 18-inch or available 19-inch bright aluminum wheels, which plant the new crossover firmly on the road.
• Flex's integrated rocker panel design, which eliminates the need for customers to step over the rocker panel when getting in and out of the vehicle.

The Seattle International Auto Show, presented by State Farm, and also sponsored by AutoTrader.com, Chevron Lubricants and Associated Petroleum Products runs Oct. 31-Nov. 4, at Qwest Field Event Center. The show will feature hundreds of all-new 2008 model year cars, trucks, crossovers, alternative-fuel, minivans, sport utilities and 4WD vehicles from every major automaker. The event will also present one-of-a-kind concepts and extremely rare exotics and classics. Hours are Wednesday, 12 Noon - 6 p.m.; Thursday - Friday, 12 Noon – 10 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Adult admission is $11. Kids 12 and under are free. Convenient covered parking is available in the exhibition center's parking garage, Safeco Field, Union Station and nearby facilities. Tickets can be purchased online at www.seattleautoshow.com. More info: 206-542-3551.