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2015 Ford Flex Limited AWD

The 2015 Ford Flex Limited AWD is a 287-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $39,650 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

It makes 287 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 254 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The Flex measures 201.8 inches long on a 117.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,637 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$39,650 ($54,372 *)
MSRP with Destination$40,545 ($55,600 *)
Destination Charge$895
Engine
Engine Type3.5L V6
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower287 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque254 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline
Tank Capacity19 gal
Brakes
Front Brake Disc12.8 in
Rear Brake Disc13.0 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front19 in
Wheels Rear19 in
Tires FrontP235/55R19
Tires RearP235/55R19
Dimensions & Weight
Length201.8 in
Width75.9 in
Height68 in
Wheelbase117.9 in
Curb Weight4,637 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (15.1 % risk)
Tested variant: 2015 Ford Flex SUV AWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2015 Ford Flex SUV FWD: overall not rated

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Ford FLEX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 13, 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

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.

Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

NHTSA campaign 25V695000

Feb 10, 2020 · SUSPENSION:REAR

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.

Consequence: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.

NHTSA campaign 20V072000

Aug 25, 2016 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

Consequence: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.

NHTSA campaign 16V621000

Jul 24, 2015 · PARKING BRAKE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Consequence: If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.

NHTSA campaign 15V464000

114 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Ford FLEX

Owner Complaints

114 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Ford FLEX (2 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Back Over Prevention33
Steering19
Fuel/Propulsion System18
Electrical System13
Unknown Or Other12
Engine11
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 19, 2026 · Back Over Prevention
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part needed to complete the recall repair was not…”
Oct 7, 2026 · Back Over Prevention
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a blank image, a blue image, a distorted image, or the message “Camera…”
Oct 7, 2026 · Back Over Prevention
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The…”
Oct 6, 2026 · Back Over Prevention
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The…”
Sep 23, 2026 · Back Over Prevention
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2015 FORD FLEX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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