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Used Ford Flex: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Ford Flex from 2010 to 2019: what each year typically sells for (about $6,000 to $14,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2012, 2014–2019. Look harder at or skip 2013.
2010–2019 Ford Flex
A boxy three-row crossover with a huge, versatile interior and a smooth, comfortable ride.
Years to target: 2010–2012, 2014–2019. Look harder at or skip: 2013. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $6,000 | Target | Not rated | ~165,000 |
| 2011 | $6,500 | Target | Not rated | ~155,000 |
| 2012 | $7,500 | Target | Not rated | ~145,000 |
| 2013 | $8,000 | Look harder | Not rated | ~135,000 |
| 2014 | $9,000* | Target | Not rated | ~125,000 |
| 2015 | $10,000* | Target | Not rated | ~115,000 |
| 2016 | $11,000 | Target | Not rated | ~105,000 |
| 2017 | $12,000 | Target | Not rated | ~95,000 |
| 2018 | $13,000 | Target | Not rated | ~85,000 |
| 2019 | $14,500 | Target | Not rated | ~75,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2013: owner complaints spike (580, mostly the electrical system).
- Fuel economy is poor, and the internal water pump on the V6 can cause expensive engine damage.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the SEL: it adds dual-zone automatic climate, SYNC and nicer wheels over the SE, while the Limited adds leather, heated seats and the available EcoBoost V6.
On the test drive
Ask whether the water pump has been replaced on the 3.5 V6, since its failure can ruin the engine. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2010, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Highlander 2010–2011 · $10,000–$11,000
- Honda Pilot 2014–2015 · $10,500–$11,000
- Acura MDX 2014 · $11,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.