2017 Ford Flex

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Rating7.1

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Fullsize Wagon
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$30,025 - $43,030
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

A roomy cabin with enough cargo space

Cramped up the third-row seat

The option for a heated second-row seat with a refrigerator is now discontinued, Apart from that there are no significant changes

The turbocharged engine option offers decent power

Limited safety features

Unique and fun car design

Specs & Features

$30,025

price

287 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

254 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl FWD 6A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize wagon, the 2017 Ford Flex goes up against other notable names in the class, like the Subaru Crosstrek, the Audi A4 Allroad, and the Volvo V60. Spread across 3 trims, the Flex starts off at a base price of MSRP $30,025 and carries on to $30,025. Not all trims are built equal, however, as there are 2 powertrains on offer. The standard engine is a 3.5L V6 engine rated for 287 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque. With this engine, the Flex gives you a towing capacity of 4,500 pounds. An optional 3.5L twin-turbocharged V6 engine is also offered, with an output of 365 horsepower. A 6-speed automatic transmission is offered alongside both engines.

Buying Advice

The 3 trim levels and multiple configurations are available for the 2017 Ford Flex and our recommendation is the mid-level SEL trim with an AWD system. This trim would cost you $34,680, but that's worth it since it offers a long list of standard features such as the upgraded wheels, fog lights, remote start, dual-zone climate control, 10-way power driver seat, Ford Sync 3, and many more.

Trims

    SE
    $30,025 onwards
    • 17-inch painted-aluminum wheels
    • 50-50 split-bench 3rd row seats
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Manual front air conditioning
    • Parking assist
    SEL
    $32,730 onwards
    • 18-inch painted aluminum Wheels
    • 3 - 1st row LCD monitor
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Limited
    $38,230 onwards
    • Navigation system
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$30,025- $43,030

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.1

Horsepower

365 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

350 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

Capacity

7

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$28,700- $44,045

Gasoline

7.01

281 hp @ 6300 rpm

266 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm

8

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$23,200- $34,200

Gasoline

7.42

181 hp @ 6000 rpm

175 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$30,630- $46,260

Gasoline

8.55

185 hp @ 5800 rpm

184 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

8

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$22,860- $36,475

Gasoline

6.49

200 hp @ 5100 rpm

207 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

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2017 Ford Flex vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.7 sec-150 mph
    7.5 sec15.2 sec124 mph
    7.6 sec16 sec-
    9.4 sec16.8 sec122 mph
    9.4 sec17.2 sec-

    2017 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.
      22 mpg30 mpg26 mpg16.4 gal.360.8/475.6 mi.
      20 mpg24 mpg22 mpg16.9 gal.- -
      20 mpg24 mpg22 mpg19.2 gal.384/460.8 mi.
      15 mpg22 mpg18 mpg22 gal.-

      2017 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.
        192.5 in.75.8 in.68.1 in.8 in.109.8 in.
        176.4 in.73 in.64.4 in.6.4 in.105.1 in.
        174.5 in.71.2 in.67.1 in.6.9 in.102.5 in.

        2017 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.
          -95.4 cu.ft.74 cu.ft.
          30.7 cu.ft.98.6 cu.ft.60.1 cu.ft.
          57.6 cu.ft.150.8 cu.ft.116.3 cu.ft.

          2017 Ford Flex vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            83.1 cu.ft.20 cu.ft.83.2 cu.ft.76 ft.
            83.7 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.83.7 cu.ft.-
            74 cu.ft.-74 cu.ft.-
            60.1 cu.ft.30.7 cu.ft.60.1 cu.ft.-
            46.2 cu.ft.57.6 cu.ft.116.3 cu.ft.-

            2017 Ford Flex vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
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              2000 lbs.1531 lbs.4439 lbs.
              2000 lbs.-3305 lbs.
              1500 lbs.1455 lbs.4165 lbs.
              -1195 lbs.- -
              -1698 lbs.4713 lbs. -

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