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2018 Ford Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost

The 2018 Ford Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost is a 365-hp 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $43,295 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.

It makes 365 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 350 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).

The Flex measures 201.8 inches long on a 117.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,828 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$43,295
MSRP with Destination$44,290
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine Type3.5L Twin-Turbo EcoBoost V6
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower365 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque350 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway21 MPG
Combined17 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline
Tank Capacity18.6 gal
Brakes
Front Brake Disc12.8 in
Rear Brake Disc13.0 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front20 in
Wheels Rear20 in
Tires FrontP255/45R20
Tires RearP255/45R20
Dimensions & Weight
Length201.8 in
Width75.9 in
Height68 in
Wheelbase117.9 in
Curb Weight4,828 lbs

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (15.1 % risk)
Tested variant: 2018 Ford Flex SUV AWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2018 Ford Flex SUV FWD: overall not rated

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 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

68 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Ford FLEX

Owner Complaints

68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Ford FLEX (7 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Unknown Or Other20
Structure18
Back Over Prevention14
Electrical System12
Suspension9
Air Bags2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 11, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“The radio/navigation system is having issues. Randomly the radio/nagvation system has a loud static crackling noise during use. It will make those sounds and then stops producing any kind of sounds of…”
Sep 24, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“The driver side C pillar trim broke off while driving on the highway causing the debris to interrupt traffic.”
Sep 18, 2026 · Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
“I own a 2018 Ford Flex, VIN 2FMGK5D8XJBA07166, with two open safety recalls Ford cannot repair: 25SA9 (rear view camera, NHTSA 25V695) and 25SB8 (B-pillar trim, NHTSA 25V829). My rear view camera has…”
Sep 4, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“There's been a recall for the rear backup camera since October of last year. Although there hasn't been any particular incidents, there's been some close calls because the fix is still not available…”
Sep 4, 2026 · Back Over Prevention
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The…”

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 2018 FORD FLEX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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