<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Ford Flex</title><link>http://www.media.fordvehicles.com//rss.cfm?feed_id=16</link><description></description><copyright>Copyright 2009</copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>TEKmedia v7</generator><item><title>FORD TEAMS UP TO DEVELOP WHEAT STRAW-REINFORCED PLASTIC; NEW BIOMATERIAL DEBUTS IN 2010 FORD FLEX</title><link>http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31391</link><description>Ford Motor Company, working with academic researchers and one of its suppliers, is the first automaker to develop and use environmentally friendly wheat straw-reinforced plastic in a vehicle.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31391</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>PAT SCHIAVONE:  FORD FLEX DESIGNER A SEASONED VETERAN WITH ICONIC, BEST-SELLING CARS, TRUCKS TO HIS CREDIT</title><link>http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31315</link><description>Examples of Pat Schiavone&amp;rsquo;s design work can be seen on streets and highways all across America.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31315</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>RON HEISER:  FLEX CHIEF ENGINEER FINDS PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SUCCESS CLOSE TO HOME</title><link>http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31393</link><description>It&amp;rsquo;s a good thing Ron Heiser, Ford Flex chief engineer, has stayed pretty close to home.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31393</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>BEEFED-UP SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION MEETS HIGH-TORQUE DEMANDS OF 3.5-LITER ECOBOOST ENGINE</title><link>http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30650</link><description>Ford's 3.5-liter EcoBoost&amp;trade; V-6 engine has the perfect running mate for maximum performance and fuel efficiency &amp;ndash; a six-speed SelectShift Automatic&amp;trade; transmission that's specifically designed for the higher torque demands of the all-new twin-turbocharged, direct injection engine.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30650</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>ECOBOOST PLUS SEGMENT-EXCLUSIVE TRAILER SWAY TECHNOLOGY MAKES 2010 FORD FLEX TOPS IN TOWING</title><link>http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30649</link><description>The introduction of EcoBoost&amp;trade; and Trailer Sway Control technology to the 2010 Ford Flex adds a new performance dimension to the full-size crossover &amp;ndash; the ability to tow up to 4,500 pounds and to do it a notch above its V-8-powered competition.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30649</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>NEW FORD FLEX WITH ECOBOOST: DISTINCTIVE LOOK NOW ADDS DISTINCTIVE PERFORMANCE</title><link>http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30664</link><description>Distinctive appearance. A wealth of customer-friendly technology and interior appointments. Fun to drive. 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