2019 Ford Flex SEL FWD
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- Photo: Ford Flex front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Flex IMG 4254 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Front Profile - 2013 Ford Flex SEL AWD (8094073764) by Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Flex rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2019 Ford Flex SEL FWD is a 287-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $33,290 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 Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $33,290 |
| MSRP with Destination | $34,385 |
| Destination Charge | $1,095 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 287 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 18.6 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.8 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.0 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 in |
| Wheels Rear | 18 in |
| Tires Front | P235/60R18 |
| Tires Rear | P235/60R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 201.8 in |
| Width | 75.9 in |
| Height | 68 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,439 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.4 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2019 Ford Flex SUV AWD: overall not rated
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 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
Dec 20, 2024 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
Consequence: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed January 22, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S75.
NHTSA campaign 24V951000
Aug 20, 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
Consequence: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.
NHTSA campaign 18V548000
256 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2019 Ford FLEX
Owner Complaints
256 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Ford FLEX (4 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Back Over Prevention | 145 |
| Structure | 59 |
| Unknown Or Other | 52 |
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 11 |
| Suspension | 6 |
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 2019 FORD FLEX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.