The 2013 Ford Flex has a elevated safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 576 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

576

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 576 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

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

Ford Flex Fuel Economy

18–20mpg combined

16-18city

22-25hwy

$2,200-$2,450/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~$2,200/yr5/10 Average

Flex AWD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

17 city23 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average

Flex AWD - Automatic (S6)

18mpg

3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

16 city22 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2013 Ford Flex

31States

29%in top 3

12% of the market sits in Michigan, though listings span 31 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

MIMichigan

4912%

FLFlorida

4110%

TXTexas

338%

ILIllinois

256%

CACalifornia

215%

WAWashington

195%

AZArizona

184%

MOMissouri

164%

MNMinnesota

133%

UTUtah

123%

OHOhio

123%

DCWashington DC

123%

INIndiana

102%

WIWisconsin

102%

COColorado

102%

DEDelaware

92%

OROregon

92%

KYKentucky

92%

PAPennsylvania

92%

VAVirginia

82%

OKOklahoma

72%

IAIowa

61%

GAGeorgia

61%

NV5

KS5

TN5

MD4

ID3

AR3

CT3

NY3

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 576 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.