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2009 Ford Flex AWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.
The Ford Flex is a full-size crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Ford over a single generation for the 2009-2019 model years, having entered production in 2008. It is the successor to the Ford Taurus X.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Saf
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
272 complaints filed by owners for this model year (18 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2009 Ford Flex AWD?
EPA figures for the 2009 Ford Flex AWD reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2009 Ford Flex AWD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Flex AWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2009 Ford Flex AWD?
Owners have filed 272 complaints with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford Flex AWD, most often about: Engine, Electrical System, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.