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Ford Flex MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
11 model years · 2009–2019
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Ford Flex fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Ford Flex for 11 model years, 2009 to 2019. Across those years its combined rating runs 17–20 MPG. The latest model year, 2019, has 3 configurations rated 17–19 MPG combined and costing $3,440–$3,840 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2009 is the 2015 Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, at 20 MPG.
Ford Flex MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-2019 (2009) Generation page | ||
| 2019 | 17–19 | $3,440–$3,840 |
| 2018 | 17–19 | $3,440–$3,840 |
| 2017 | 17–19 | $3,440–$3,840 |
| 2016 | 17–19 | $3,440–$3,840 |
| 2015 | 18–20 | $3,220–$3,540 |
| 2014 | 18–20 | $3,220–$3,560 |
| 2013 | 18–20 | $3,220–$3,540 |
| 2012 | 18–19 | $3,360–$3,630 |
| 2011 | 18–19 | $3,400–$3,630 |
| 2010 | 18–20 | $3,270–$3,630 |
| 2009 | 18–19 | $3,440–$3,630 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Ford Flex generations
1 generations between 2009 and 2019. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Ford Flex's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Ford Flex run 17–20 MPG across model years 2009 to 2019. The latest year, 2019, is rated 17–19 MPG.
Which Ford Flex model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015 Ford Flex Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2009, at 20 MPG.
How much does a Ford Flex cost to fuel per year?
For MY2019, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,440–$3,840 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,440.
Has the Ford Flex's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 19 MPG in both 2009 and 2019.
Which Ford Flex model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2019. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.