The 2013 Ford Flex has a elevated safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 578 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

578

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 578 owners have filed complaints about the 2013 Ford Flex. STEERING issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Steering127

02Electrical System105

03Unknown Or Other48

04Fuel/propulsion System36

05Structure35

578 total across 1 model years (2013–2013)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Flex Fuel Economy

18–20mpg combined

16-18city

22-25hwy

$3,400-$3,750/yr

Across 3 configurations, the 2013 Ford Flex returns 18–20 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Flex FWD - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$3,400/yr5/10 Average

Flex AWD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

17 city23 hwy~$3,550/yr4/10 Average

Flex AWD - Automatic (S6)

18mpg

3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

16 city22 hwy~$3,750/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2013 Ford Flex

35States

28%in top 3

14% of the market sits in Michigan, though listings span 35 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

MIMichigan

4914%

FLFlorida

288%

TXTexas

257%

CACalifornia

247%

AZArizona

216%

MOMissouri

175%

INIndiana

164%

ILIllinois

144%

PAPennsylvania

123%

UTUtah

113%

WAWashington

103%

GAGeorgia

103%

OHOhio

103%

VAVirginia

93%

DCWashington DC

93%

DEDelaware

82%

MNMinnesota

82%

OKOklahoma

82%

WIWisconsin

72%

OR6

NC6

NE5

NV5

MD4

KY4

AR3

NJ3

KS3

CO3

CT3

TN3

MA2

IA2

ND2

NY2

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2013.

Buying a 2013 Ford Flex?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2013 Ford Flex a good car to buy?

The 2013 Ford Flex has its strengths and its watch-outs. Owners report steering as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

What's the gas mileage of the 2013 Ford Flex?

You'll get between 18 and 20 MPG combined from the 2013 Ford Flex, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2013 Ford Flex?

Out of 578 owner complaints, steering issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.