Certified Pre-Owned: 2016 Ford Flex
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 12.4 to 13.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 12.4 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
Rent a 2016 Ford Flex for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
2016 Ford Flex specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.4 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 299 g/km | 305 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.22 | $20.31 | $21.39 |
2016 Ford Flex: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 22 | 20 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 | $4,062 | $4,278 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2016 Ford Flex
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 100 complaints with NHTSA, most often about back over prevention (30), electrical system (23) and unknown or other (14). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V695000 | 2025-10-13 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | 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... |
| 20V072000 | 2020-02-10 | suspension:rear | 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. |
| 16V925000 | 2016-12-22 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2016 Ford Flex: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2016 Ford Flex for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Here is what to know about the 2016 Ford Flex before buying one.
What to check on the Flex
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. NHTSA has 100 owner complaints on file, mostly about back over prevention, electrical system and unknown or other. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Under the hood
Its 3.5L 6-cylinder drives through a 6-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Fuel use is rated 12.4 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 37 litres. At our price setting, it costs about $19.22 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
The Flex in everyday use
Being a full-size SUV, it handles luggage, strollers and sports gear well.
Who rents the Flex
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent the Flex first, and buy only if it fits your life. A week with the Flex answers more than any brochure.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $19.22 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $192.20 at our price setting.
Narrowing it down
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Still deciding?
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2016 Ford Flex from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2016 Ford Flex for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2016 Ford Flex
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 Ford Flex?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2016 Ford Flex before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2016 Ford Flex have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2016 Ford Flex cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3844.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.