Ford Flex 2013–2019 car dimensions: 5126 mm long, 1928 mm wide and 1727 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,013 kg. Braked towing is 2,041 kg.
The cabin seats seven with roomy second-row legroom and fold-flat seats. Cruise control is standard. Rear parking sensors are standard. Higher trims add dual-zone automatic climate control, an 8-inch touchscreen with MyFord Touch or SYNC 3, BLIS blind-spot warning with cross-traffic alert, and a reversing camera. Adaptive cruise with forward collision warning and brake support is available on Limited. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay arrive on later models with SYNC 3. No lane-keep assist is listed.
Cargo volume is 566 litres behind the third row. It rises to 1223 litres with the third row folded and 2356 litres with the second row down as well. The boxy shape and flat-folding seats make loading easy.
Maximum braked towing is 2041 kg with the Class III trailer tow package, which adds a hitch receiver, wiring, engine oil cooler and trailer sway control. Without the package the limit is 907 kg. Payload is around 680 kg depending on configuration.
The tow package supports work or recreational use such as small trailers or boats. No reinforced suspension is noted.
The cabin offers seating for up to seven with ample legroom in the second and third rows. Higher grades add 10-way power driver seats with lumbar and memory plus power pedals. Available multipanel Vista Roof opens the space with glass over all rows. Heated and cooled front seats plus heated second-row seats appear on select packages. Dual-zone climate and leather options create a quiet, family-friendly feel for long trips.
EPA-estimated 18 city/25 hwy mpg FWD with 3.5L Ti-VCT V6. 16 city/23 hwy with EcoBoost AWD
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor signals oil changes up to 10,000 miles or one year
IIHS Top Safety Pick with Good ratings in moderate overlap, side, roof strength and head restraints
Standard AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, three-row side-curtain airbags and Personal Safety System
Available inflatable second-row safety belts and BLIS with cross-traffic alert
Fuel economy comes from the standard 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 paired to a six-speed automatic, rated 18 city and 25 highway on front-drive models. The optional EcoBoost V6 with all-wheel drive returns 16 city and 23 highway. Both engines use regular unleaded though premium is recommended for the turbo version.
Servicing follows the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor that can stretch oil and filter changes to 10,000 miles or one year under normal driving. Cabin and engine air filters are replaced at set mileages while transmission fluid and spark plugs last longer. Regular multi-point inspections keep the unibody and independent suspension in check.
Safety starts with standard dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags, three-row Safety Canopy curtains, AdvanceTrac stability control and tire-pressure monitoring. The 2013 model introduced available inflatable second-row belts. IIHS awarded Top Safety Pick status with Good scores across most tests. small-overlap front earned Acceptable. Optional BLIS, adaptive cruise and collision warning add further protection.
Keeping the Flex means watching the oil-life system and rotating tires at each service. The spacious cabin and fold-flat seats make it easy to live with for families. Higher-trim power liftgates, remote start and available all-wheel drive simplify daily use while the strong structure and standard stability systems support long-term ownership.
Length 5126 mm, Width 1928 mm, Height 1727 mm, Wheelbase 2995 mm (Flex 2013–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2013 Ford Flex brochure, Ford Motor Company of Canada, 2013 Flex Owner’s Guide, 2016 Ford Flex Technical Specifications.