Model year guide

2015 Ford flex

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Ford flex is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 18 on record.

2015 Ford flex — representative photo
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2015 Ford flex at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints100
Combined19 mpg
Typical price$17,379

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2015 Ford flex recalls 4

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #16V621000 · 25/08/2016

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.

Parking Brake NHTSA Campaign #15V464000 · 24/07/2015

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comp…

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall …

Suspension:rear NHTSA Campaign #20V072000 · 10/02/2020

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be …

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #25V695000 · 13/10/2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional l…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2015 Ford flex common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Back Over Prevention
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2015 Ford flex MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,250

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2015 Ford flex worth?

Low
$13,450
Typical price
$17,379
High
$19,995

From 16 comparable 2015 Ford flex listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Ford flex costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,250
Depreciation (5 yrs)$4,250
Total$20,500
Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($17,379) with the same model 5 model-years older ($13,124), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2015 Ford flex trims & engines on record

Trims
SEL · Limited · SE
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl 262 hp · 3.5L 6-cyl 288 hp · 3.5L 6-cyl 355 hp

2015 Ford flex vehicles on record

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2015 Ford flex — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Ford flex have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2015 Ford flex. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford flex?

Based on 100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are back over prevention, visibility/wiper.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Ford flex get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2015 Ford flex at about 19 mpg combined (17 city / 23 highway).

How much is a 2015 Ford flex worth?

Comparable 2015 Ford flex listings run roughly $13,450–$19,995, typically around $17,379 (from 16 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.