2012 Ford Flex SEL
2FMGK5CCXCBD14538
GOOD DEAL
· $496 below typical price
Battle Creek, MI
This 2012 Ford Flex SEL is listed at $6,499 with 166,793 miles in Battle Creek, MI.
Market price range
Based on 22 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 4, 2026This vehicle: $6,499 — $496 below the typical market price ($6,995)
Asking $6,499 · typical market price $6,995 · based on 22 comparable same-build listings.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Auto Sales | Battle Creek, MI 49037 | $6,499 | 166,793 mi | 2026-08-15 |
What would this 2012 Ford Flex SEL cost per month?
Estimate the monthly payment on a $6,499 vehicle. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
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 2FMGK5CCXCBD14538Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ 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 2012 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 2012 Ford Flex has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 18 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2012 Ford Flex SUV AWD
-
AIR BAGSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln…NHTSA campaign 16V247000
-
STEERINGFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan…NHTSA campaign 15V340000
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 2012 Ford Flex from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Ford Flex over the last 6 months — the market firmed $913 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $6,708 |
| May 2026 | $6,994 |
| June 2026 | $6,995 |
| July 2026 | $6,910 |
| August 2026 | $6,300 |
| September 2026 | $7,621 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford Flex SEL (this car) | $6,499 | 22 | — |
| 2010 Jeep Wrangler | $11,990 | 11 | +$5,491 |
| 2014 Ford Explorer | $8,999 | 9 | +$2,500 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | $7,154 | 8 | +$655 |
| 2014 Honda CR-V | $12,472 | 8 | +$5,973 |
| 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $10,406 | 6 | +$3,907 |
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 | 467 | $15,889 | 100% | 95,952 mi |
| 2018 | 167 | $12,995 | 82% | 112,745 mi |
| 2017 | 114 | $11,540 | 73% | 118,067 mi |
| 2016 | 176 | $9,995 | 63% | 125,625 mi |
| 2015 | 114 | $8,995 | 57% | 127,390 mi |
| 2014 | 217 | $8,795 | 55% | 132,835 mi |
| 2013 | 138 | $7,995 | 50% | 146,969 mi |
| 2012 | 65 | $6,900 | 43% | 157,589 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
