With 1 recalls and 65 complaints, the 2018 Ford Flex rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

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? UNKNOWN OR OTHER. It leads 65 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other10

02Structure9

03Suspension8

04Back Over Prevention6

05Structure,back Over Prevention6

65 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

$3,250-$3,600/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~$3,250/yr3/10 Poor

Flex AWD - Automatic (S6)

18mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

16 city22 hwy~$3,400/yr3/10 Poor

Flex AWD - Automatic (S6)

17mpg

3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

15 city21 hwy~$3,600/yr3/10 Poor

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

Is the Titanium Worth It?

Common questions about the 2018 Ford Flex Titanium

How does the Titanium compare to other Ford Flex trims?

the Titanium sits in a specific spot in the 2018 Ford Flex lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2018 Ford Flex page.

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

The Titanium shares its core mechanicals with other Ford Flex trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for unknown or other issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. The 2018 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Ford Flex Titanium?

The best model year for the Ford Flex Titanium comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Ford Flex overview.

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