2018 Ford Flex SEL

VIN 2FMGK5C81JBA16632

Typical market price

$12,995

53 comparable listings

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Last listed by Bell Ford

4510 W Us Highway 223, Adrian, MI 49221

Hours

Mon–Wed: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thu–Fri: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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2018 Ford Flex SEL

VIN 2FMGK5C81JBA16632

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Market price range

Based on 53 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 17, 2026

Below market

$8,269

Typical price

$12,995

Above market

$16,873

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Bell Ford	Adrian, MI 49221	$27,500	46,719 mi	2021-09-20	1678 d ago
Bell Ford Lincoln	Adrian, MI 49221	$27,500	46,719 mi	2021-09-20	1718 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 2FMGK5C81JBA16632

Trim

SEL

Engine

3.5L · V6

Horsepower

287

Drivetrain

FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2018

✓ Backup camera
✓ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✓ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,580 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 18 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Ford Flex likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $3,170

Fuel $12,900

Insurance $7,565

Maintenance & repairs $5,500

Total, 5 years $29,135

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2018 Ford Flex has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 18 MPG.

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2018 Ford Flex SUV AWD

3 recall campaigns on this model year

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SUSPENSION

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.

NHTSA campaign 20V072000
BACK OVER PREVENTION

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…

NHTSA campaign 25V695000
STRUCTURE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

NHTSA campaign 25V732000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2018 Ford Flex from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2018 Ford Flex over the last 6 months — the market firmed $495 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$13,299
May 2026	$13,825
June 2026	$13,742
July 2026	$13,495
August 2026	$13,140
September 2026	$13,794

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As of September 17, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Ford Flex in this catalog, the 2018 Kia Sorento has the lowest median asking price ($12,988, 284 listings with photos) and the 2018 Nissan Murano the highest ($14,599, 410 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 17, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

Your comparison starting point

2018 Ford Flex

All trims · United States

$12,995

Comparison catalog median · 144 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$14,599

Median asking price · 410 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$12,494–$16,985

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2018 Ford Flex All trims	$12,995	$9,997–$14,990	144
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan All trims	$13,000	$11,495–$14,995	549
2018 Jeep Cherokee All trims	$13,488	$10,995–$15,489	605
2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport All trims	$12,995	$10,900–$14,990	456
2018 Kia Sorento All trims	$12,988	$10,500–$14,998	284
2018 Nissan Murano All trims	$14,599	$12,494–$16,985	410

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

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Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2009–2019

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2019	475	$15,490	100%	97,689 mi
2018	174	$12,995	84%	114,410 mi
2017	123	$11,299	73%	119,598 mi
2016	176	$9,995	65%	126,202 mi
2015	112	$8,995	58%	129,100 mi
2014	220	$8,495	55%	131,961 mi
2013	129	$7,886	51%	148,309 mi
2012	58	$6,995	45%	152,290 mi