This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $9,555 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$170

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $956 down

Amount financed

$8,599

Total interest

$1,601

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 2FMGK5B81GBA09805

Trim

Engine

3.5L · V6

Horsepower

287

Drivetrain

FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2016

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD.

Full factory specs for this build →

✗ 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 2016 Ford Flex likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $1,092

Fuel $12,900

Insurance $4,293

Maintenance & repairs $5,500

Total, 5 years $23,785

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2016 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: 2016 Ford Flex SUV FWD

3 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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…

NHTSA campaign 16V925000
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

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 2016 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 2016 Ford Flex over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,540 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$11,988
May 2026	$11,268
June 2026	$10,997
July 2026	$10,381
August 2026	$10,988
September 2026	$10,448

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2016 Ford Flex SE (this car)	$9,555	26	—
2015 Lexus RX	$22,716	8	+$13,161
2018 Honda CR-V	$17,925	7	+$8,370
2015 Jeep Wrangler	$19,045	7	+$9,490
2014 Chevrolet Traverse	$9,734	6	+$179
2016 Nissan Rogue	$10,369	6	+$814

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

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	474	$15,842	100%	96,224 mi
2018	163	$12,995	82%	112,381 mi
2017	122	$11,727	74%	116,063 mi
2016	188	$9,995	63%	125,318 mi
2015	115	$8,995	57%	127,538 mi
2014	219	$8,885	56%	133,302 mi
2013	140	$7,944	50%	147,115 mi
2012	61	$6,995	44%	156,049 mi