2018 Ford Flex SEL
2FMGK5C81JBA02522
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 54 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 5, 2026Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN 2FMGK5C81JBA02522, spanning 23 months.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCB Auto | Normal, IL 61761 | $19,400 | 51,000 mi | 2023-01-28 |
| Carvana-Touchless Delivery To Your Home | Topeka, KS 66502 | $23,990 | 31,537 mi | 2021-03-19 |
| Carvana | 76131 | $23,990 | 31,537 mi | 2021-03-13 |
| Carvana-Touchless Delivery To Your Home | Richardson, TX 75081 | $23,990 | 31,537 mi | 2021-03-12 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($12,995)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 2FMGK5C81JBA02522- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
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.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 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.
Tested configuration: 2018 Ford Flex SUV AWD
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SUSPENSIONFord 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
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BACK OVER PREVENTIONFord 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
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STRUCTUREFord 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 $657 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $13,299 |
| May 2026 | $13,825 |
| June 2026 | $13,742 |
| July 2026 | $13,495 |
| August 2026 | $13,446 |
| September 2026 | $13,956 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Flex SEL (this car) | $12,995 | 54 | — |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | $17,609 | 31 | +$4,614 |
| 2018 Jeep Wrangler | $21,748 | 22 | +$8,753 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Equinox | $12,232 | 21 | −$763 |
| 2019 Hyundai Santa FE | $15,375 | 13 | +$2,380 |
| 2019 Jeep Cherokee | $13,745 | 12 | +$750 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2009–2019What 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 |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
