- Newest year: 2019
- Gas
- Standard SUVs
- Same as 2018
2009-2019 Ford Flex MPG & Fuel Cost
11 model years · 17–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2019. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2019 Ford Flex at a glance
The 2009-2019 Ford Flex covers 11 model years in the EPA database (32 configurations in all), rated 17–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2019, costs about $3,440 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (19 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018; 2019 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 20 MPG, was reached in 2010, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
2009-2019 Ford Flex by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gas | 17–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,840 | Same EPA ratings as 2018 |
| 2018 | Gas | 17–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 17–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 17–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,220–$3,540 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,220–$3,560 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,220–$3,540 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,360–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,400–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,630 | First year |
What the 2019 Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$287
$3,440 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.73
Per 100 miles
$22.93
Five years
$17,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$330less a year
Class median $3,770 a year, MY2019
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Ford Flex MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2019 Ford Flex as for the 2018 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2018 section above.See 2018
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
2018 Ford Flex MPG
17–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,840/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
2017 Ford Flex MPG
17–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,840/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
2016 Ford Flex MPG
17–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,840/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 19 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,220 to $3,440, $220 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
2015 Ford Flex MPG
18–20 MPG · $3,220–$3,540/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,220.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,220 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,370 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,540 |
2014 Ford Flex MPG
18–20 MPG · $3,220–$3,560/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,220.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,220 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,370 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,560 |
2013 Ford Flex MPG
18–20 MPG · $3,220–$3,540/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 20 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,360 to $3,220, $140 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,220 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,460 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,540 |
2012 Ford Flex MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,360–$3,630/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,400 to $3,360, $40 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,360 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,530 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
2011 Ford Flex MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,400–$3,630/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 19 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,400, $130 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,400 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,620 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
2010 Ford Flex MPG
18–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,630/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 20 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,270, $170 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
2009 Ford Flex MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,630/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Flex 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $4,680 in California and $3,000 in Texas, a $1,680 difference.
- California $4,680
- Washington $4,330
- New York $3,440
- Florida $3,250
- Texas $3,000
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2019 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2009-2019 (2009)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2019 Ford Flex get?
EPA rates the 2009-2019 Ford Flex at 17–20 MPG combined across 32 configurations and 11 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG (18 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2019 Ford Flex?
The Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 20 MPG, in 2010, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The lowest top rating, 19 MPG, was in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2019 Ford Flex?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. In 2019 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Ford Flex per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,440 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,440–$3,840 a year. That is a $400 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2019 Ford Flex 100 miles?
About $22.93 per 100 miles for the Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $22.93 and $25.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2019 Ford Flex more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 16 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2019 Ford Flex compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Flex 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,440 a year to fuel, $330 less than the class median of $3,770, and less than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 151 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2019, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2019 Ford Flex different from the 2018 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2018 and 2019: 3 configurations rated 17–19 MPG combined. See the 2018 Ford Flex for that year.