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2018 Ford Flex
SUV · 2015–2019
Trims and features
Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl, 287–365 hp; 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 287–365 hp · Drive: AWD, FWD
2018 Flex trims
| SE | SEL | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base price (MSRP) | $30,285 | $32,995 | $38,495 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Rows of seats | 3 | 3 | — |
| Wheels | 17 in | 18 in | 19 in |
| Adaptive cruise control | — | — | Optional |
| Automatic emergency braking | — | — | Optional |
| Forward collision warning | — | — | Optional |
| Blind-spot warning | — | Optional | Standard |
| Backup camera | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking assist | — | — | Optional |
| Automatic high beams | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Push-button start | — | Standard | Standard |
From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Ford reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Ford aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 287–365 hp 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 287–365 hp | AWD, FWD | 17–19 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 251 | Optional | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 287–365 hp 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 287–365 hp | AWD, FWD | 17–19 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 67 | Optional | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 287–365 hp 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 287–365 hp | AWD, FWD | 17–19 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 42 | Optional | Yes |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 287–365 hp 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 287–365 hp | AWD, FWD | 17–19 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 98 | Optional | No |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 262–355 hp 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 262–355 hp | AWD, FWD | 18–20 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 110 | No | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Flex 2017–2019 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Ford Flex SUV FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 4 | 251 |
| 2019 | Ford Flex SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 4 | 251 |
| 2018 | Ford Flex SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 67 |
| 2018 | Ford Flex SUV FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 67 |
| 2017 | Ford Flex SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 4 | 42 |
| 2017 | Ford Flex SUV FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 4 | 42 |
| 2016 | Ford Flex SUV FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 98 |
| 2016 | Ford Flex SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 98 |
| 2015 | Ford Flex SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 4 | 110 |
| 2015 | Ford Flex SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 4 | 110 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Flex AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo |
17–18 |
| 2019 | Flex FWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 19 |
| 2018 | Flex AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo |
17–18 |
| 2018 | Flex FWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 19 |
| 2017 | Flex AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo |
17–18 |
| 2017 | Flex FWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 19 |
| 2016 | Flex AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo |
17–18 |
| 2016 | Flex FWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 19 |
| 2015 | Flex AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo |
18–19 |
| 2015 | Flex FWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.