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2017 Ford Flex SE FWD

The 2017 Ford Flex SE FWD is a 287-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $30,025 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 16 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 4,439 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$30,025
MSRP with Destination$30,920
Destination Charge$895
Engine
Engine Type3.5L V6
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower287 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque254 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline
Tank Capacity18.6 gal
Brakes
Front Brake Disc12.8 in
Rear Brake Disc13.0 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17 in
Wheels Rear17 in
Tires FrontP235/60R17
Tires RearP235/60R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length201.8 in
Width75.9 in
Height68 in
Wheelbase117.9 in
Curb Weight4,439 lbs

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (16.4 % risk)
Tested variant: 2017 Ford Flex SUV FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2017 Ford Flex SUV AWD: overall not rated

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Ford FLEX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 24, 2025 · STRUCTURE:BODY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

Consequence: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 17, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 28, 2025.

NHTSA campaign 25V732000

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

Dec 22, 2016 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.

Consequence: An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S46.

NHTSA campaign 16V925000

42 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Ford FLEX

Owner Complaints

42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Ford FLEX (2 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Suspension13
Unknown Or Other13
Back Over Prevention7
Visibility/Wiper4
Electrical System3
Steering3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 24, 2026 · Structure, Back Over Prevention
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V829000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs…”
Jul 22, 2026 · Back Over Prevention
“The contact owns a 2017 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…”
Jun 18, 2026 · Back Over Prevention
“The contact owns a 2017 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…”
May 21, 2026 · Structure
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Flex. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side B-Pillar Applique Trim detached and flew off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired…”
Apr 17, 2026 · Engine
“I am submitting this complaint to report a serious and potentially dangerous safety defect involving the internal water pump design in the 3.5L Duratec V6 engine used in my 2017 Ford Flex. The water…”

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 2017 FORD FLEX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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