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2018 Ford Flex FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 19 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.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2018 Ford Flex SUV AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 | 468 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns 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 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
89 complaints filed by owners for this model year (12 involving a crash, 0 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 2018 Ford Flex FWD?
EPA figures for the 2018 Ford Flex FWD reach 19 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2018 Ford Flex FWD?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Flex FWD. 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 2018 Ford Flex FWD?
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Ford Flex FWD, most often about: Unknown Or Other, Structure, Back Over Prevention. 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.