Trim Report

Ford Flex SEL2018

Includes:FLEX|SEL
$550
Starting From
328
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 328 active dealer listings as of

Min $550
Max $25,900
From $550
Fresh

SEL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$5,990
$6K–$26K
74 listings109,459 avg miles
Limited
From$1,200
304 listings|$1K–$44K
SE
From$1,990
88 listings|$2K–$20K
SEL
From$550
328 listings|$550–$26K
Titanium
From$5,500
5 listings|$6K–$13K

2018 Ford Flex SEL Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Flex SEL

Location data for all 2018 Ford Flex trims combined

31States

Michigan has the most inventory at 12%, with options spread across 31 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Ford Flex Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Ford Flex trims

Elevated

With 1 recalls and 53 complaints, the 2018 Ford Flex rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

1
Recalls
53
Complaints
7
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
25V7320002025-24-10
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.

Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Ford Flex's biggest weak point? STRUCTURE. It leads 53 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Structure8
02Unknown Or Other8
03Suspension8
04Back Over Prevention4
05Structure,back Over Prevention3
53 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Flex Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Ford Flex trims

17–19mpg combined
·
15-16city
·
21-23hwy
·
$2,300-$2,600/yr

Fuel economy for the 2018 Ford Flex ranges from 17 to 19 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Flex FWD - Automatic (S6)
19mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
16 city23 hwy~$2,300/yr3/10 Poor
Flex AWD - Automatic (S6)
18mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
16 city22 hwy~$2,450/yr3/10 Poor
Flex AWD - Automatic (S6)
17mpg
3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
15 city21 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

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

SEL Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2018 Ford Flex SEL

How does the SEL compare to other Ford Flex trims?

The SEL occupies a distinct position in the Ford Flex range. See how it stacks up on the 2018 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Ford Flex SEL?

Budget for standard SEL maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2018 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Ford Flex SEL?

For the SEL, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Ford Flex buyer's guide.

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