2016 Ford Flex

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Rating8.3

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$29,600 - $42,600
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Boxy yet stylish design

Rivals offer a passenger capacity of 8

Default backup camera

Strong engine with a quick-shifting transmission

Below-average fuel economy

The latest SYNC 3 tech system is standard on all trims except the base one

Comfortable and fun to drive

3 more exterior colors

Appearance Package

Specs & Features

$29,600

price

287 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

254 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Dressed as a midsize wagon, the 2016 Ford Flex goes up against notable midsize SUVs in the class, like the Toyota Highlander, the Honda Pilot, and the Chevrolet Traverse. Spread across 3 trims, the Flex starts off at a base price of MSRP of $32,300 and carries on to $42,600. Not all trims are built equal, however, as there are 2 powertrains on offer. The standard engine is a 3.6L V6 rated for 287 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque. With this engine, the Flex gives you a towing capacity of 2,000 pounds. An optional 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6 is also offered, with an output of 365 horsepower. A 6-speed automatic transmission is offered alongside both engines.

Buying Advice

Unless you specifically want the twin-turbo engine, we would advise you to not focus on the top-ranking Limited trim. Rather, we think that the mid-range SEL with Equipment Group 202A Package is the right choice.

Trims

    SE
    $29,600 onwards
    • 17-inch painted-aluminum wheels
    • 50-50 split-bench 3rd row seats
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Manual front air conditioning
    • Parking assist
    SEL
    $32,300 onwards
    • 18-inch painted aluminum Wheels
    • 3 - 1st row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Limited
    $37,800 onwards
    • Navigation system
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$29,600- $42,600

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.35

Horsepower

365 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

350 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

Capacity

7

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$28,700- $44,145

Gasoline

7.55

281 hp @ 6300 rpm

266 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm

8

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$22,150- $31,490

Gasoline

7.54

182 hp @ 6000 rpm

177 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$30,490- $44,990

Gasoline

8.16

185 hp @ 5800 rpm

184 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

8

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$24,890- $36,420

Gasoline

7.15

200 hp @ 5100 rpm

207 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

5

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2016 Ford Flex vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.3 sec-150 mph
    7.6 sec16.0 sec-
    7.8 sec16.2 sec-
    9 sec17.5 sec114 mph
    10.3 sec17.0 sec115 mph

    2016 Ford Flex vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      16 mpg23 mpg19 mpg18.6 gal.297.6/427.8 mi.
      21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg15.3 gal.321.3/428.4 mi.
      21 mpg26 mpg23 mpg16.9 gal.352.8/436.8 mi.
      20 mpg25 mpg22 mpg19.2 gal.384/480 mi.
      15 mpg22 mpg18 mpg22 gal.-

      2016 Ford Flex vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        201.8 in.75.9 in.68 in.5.9 in.117.9 in.
        203.7 in.78.5 in.69.9 in.7.2 in.118.9 in.
        191.1 in.75.8 in.68.1 in.8 in.109.8 in.
        174.8 in.73 in.64.4 in.6.8 in.103.9 in.
        174.5 in.71.2 in.67.1 in.6.9 in.102.5 in.

        2016 Ford Flex vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          20 cu.ft.155.8 cu.ft.83.2 cu.ft.
          13.8 cu.ft.144.9 cu.ft.83.7 cu.ft.
          23.8 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.56.1 cu.ft.
          57.6 cu.ft.150.8 cu.ft.116.3 cu.ft.
          26.1 cu.ft.100 cu.ft.54.6 cu.ft.

          2016 Ford Flex vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            83.1 cu.ft.20 cu.ft.83.2 cu.ft.
            16.7 cu.ft.57.6 cu.ft.116.3 cu.ft.
            56.1 cu.ft.23.8 cu.ft.56.1 cu.ft.
            13.5 cu.ft.26.1 cu.ft.54.6 cu.ft.
            83.7 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.83.7 cu.ft.

            2016 Ford Flex vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              4500 lbs.1531 lbs.4439 lbs.
              2200 lbs.1195 lbs.3404 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1328 lbs.3280 lbs.
              1500 lbs.1455 lbs.4134 lbs.
              -1698 lbs.4713 lbs.

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