2017 Ford Flex Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 -16 City / 21 -23 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
287 -365
Seats
6 -7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jan W
Retro look of the flex is what originally caught my attention.
The most comfortable vehicle I have ever owned. This is my 2nd Ford flex. My 2009 seated 6 people, my 2017 seats 7. Second row 60/40 bench seat and 3rd row bucket seats all fold down for extra cargo space. Apple CarPlay is a plus. Plenty of cargo space.
accountCircle Dwight S
Sleek yet comfy and family friendly.
I really enjoy the comfortable design and overall layout of this vehicle and have purchased it multiple times because it works so well for my family and makes us feel like we have room but don't have to buy an ugly van to be comfy. I would highly suggest and recommend if you have a medium sized family and like sleek inner design.
accountCircle Cori J
Roomy, great for long trips and big families and comes in various colors.
I like the size of the vehicle and its capacity. Not too thrilled about the shape of suv. It has a nice ride and comfy for long trips.
accountCircle Cherlyn B
Family friendly car that is not a van.
Sunroof makes a weird rattle. It handles really well in the snow. Having the third row is super nice for taking extra people places. Very spacious in all rows of seating. Smooth ride, lots of windows to see out of. Heated seats and heated side mirrors are nice.
accountCircle Angie J
The amazing white ford flex.
I've had no problems so far. I actually really love my white flex. I've had minor wheel problems like needing wheel alignment.Other than that it's fully loaded with TVs and satellite radio. Sunroof amazing speakers and the best part I bought it like this. So if you ask me if the ford flex was a good buy I would say yes. I would buy another one if they still sold them.
accountCircle Sophia N
I love my ford flex because it is comfortable and reliable.
Super comfortable and can fit not only a lot of people comfortably but also a lot of stuff when the seats are folded down. This vehicle is incredibly reliable and the Bluetooth features and touch screen GPS are incredibly useful and also very user friendly.
accountCircle Joan P
The flex has the roomiest of a SUV, lower to the ground and better gas mileage.
Perfect vehicle for older person. Has the roominess of a pickup or SUV but lower to ground; however is not as low as a sedan. Easy to get in and out of vehicle whether the front seats or the second row of seats. This is the second flex I have owned. Kept my first flex for 8 years, gave to family member and bought a second flex. Never had a performance problem. Seats are wide and comfortable. Many upgraded features are standard on the flex. . . Backup camera, adjustable pedals, GPS, heated front seats, blind spot notification on side mirrors.
accountCircle Kalyani P
Smooth and comfortable on road and long drives or long travels.
The ford flex is one of my favorite car. Very comfortable and really good for big family. There is small fridge and ac vendors near every seat. But the best thing is comfortable. Very smooth on road. I can recommend this car for them who travel a lot with big family and friends.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Alex D
Ford flex is a great car with bad gas mileage.
My ford flex is a solid car. It has decent space and drives well. My main problem with the ford flex is that it gets very bad gas mileage. I only get 18 miles per gallon so gas is always expensive. My ford flexes air conditioning has also stopped working twice. But the car is a great size and has a very sleek look which I really enjoy.
accountCircle Weston Y
The car is pretty much good quality all around, sure it's not the best looking car but it doesn't break down.
The car is overall ok, just like all cars it has its problems but the fuel consumption efficiency isn't that bad.
accountCircle Mary P
Reliable car, but not fuel efficient
Reliable, not as fuel efficient as they say. Needs more room. Gets me to where I am going. It was affordable.
accountCircle Alexandra C
One highlight about my car would probably be the comfortability of it.
I feel that my car is not the best but is pretty good quality. The problem about this car would probably be the distance and the speed my car can go, it's such an expensive car for not enough mileage.

Ford Flex Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SE
287 HP 19 MPG 7 Seats
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SEL
287 HP 19-19 MPG 6-7 Seats
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Limited
287 HP 19-19 MPG 6-7 Seats
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Limited EcoBoost
365 HP 18-18 MPG 6-7 Seats
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2017 Ford Flex Owner Reviews

4.60
65 Reviews
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5 stars 66%
4 stars 28%
3 stars 6%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Cherlyn B on June 8, 2021
Family friendly car that is not a van.
Sunroof makes a weird rattle. It handles really well in the snow. Having the third row is super nice for taking extra people places. Very spacious in all rows of seating. Smooth ride, lots of windows to see out of. Heated seats and heated side mirrors are nice.
accountCircle Kayla M on April 7, 2021
Love a lot of features in the flex.
I love a lot of the features including the seat warmers and coolers in the front seats. The best is the steering wheel warmer on a cold day or if the ac makes your hands a little too cold. The rear camera is really helpful for parallel parking and for any reversing I need to do. I also love the options for the third row to store. And finally keyless entry is the best thing to have when my hands are full. Just walk up and open the car, no fumbling for keys at the bottom of my bag.
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Ranks #8 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2017 Ford Flex has an average owner rating of 4.60 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 17 other Midsize SUVs.

1
car
2017 Toyota 4Runner
4.75
2
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2017 Subaru Outback
4.7
8
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2017 Ford Flex
4.6

Ranks #8 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2017 Ford Flex has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #8 of 17 other Midsize SUVs.

1
car
2017 Subaru Outback
32 MPG
2
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2017 Toyota Highlander
30 MPG
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2017 Ford Flex
23 MPG

Is The 2017 Ford Flex A Good Car?

Yes, absolutely. It meets my needs of a busy family. Hauling kids, groceries and sports gear. It is comfortable to drive and spacious.
JESSICA V.
Very good, especially on mileage and gas. It also has a roomy interior that can easily seat 6 average weight people. I also love the navigational tools in it like the GPS along with the Bluetooth... Read More
Rashaun J.

How Reliable Is The 2017 Ford Flex?

Get reliable. I have had problems with the tires losing air and can be a bit of a rough ride because of the tires I think.
JESSICA V.
It is very low maintenance car, as long as one keeps up the oil changes and the fluids. I love the sensors that remind you of your maintenance( I.E: low tires). As for reliability, I would say all in... Read More
Rashaun J.

Is The 2017 Ford Flex A Good Value?

$28,0000. It is a lot of money, but it is a . Good value for what you get. I bought it new and would buy slightly used next time.
JESSICA V.
An average cost of a flex is 31- 35,000. This is if you want all the bells and whistles that come with the ride. Considering the average SUV is 40,000 I would say it is a good value. Very budget... Read More
Rashaun J.

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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety