“we are extremely disappointed with the FLEX fuel economy. we are conservative drivers and yet we find that we can never do better than 15.1 mpg which is well below the advertised fuel economy standard for the car. truly disappointing as this was one of the biggest factors for us in choosing this model.”
2015 Ford Flex: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2015 Ford Flex is mostly unchanged, with one small equipment reshuffle on the SEL trim. Remote start became standard, while navigation and the touchscreen moved from standard to optional equipment.
About the 2015 Ford Flex
1st generation (2009-2019), late-cycle year after the 2013 refresh
Ford positioned the Flex as an unconventional seven-passenger family utility: boxy and distinctive on the outside, roomy and easy to use inside. The core appeal was minivan-like passenger and cargo space without minivan styling, plus strong visibility, flexible three-row seating, available driver-assist features, and an optional turbo V6 for shoppers who wanted real power. In plain terms, the Flex was Ford’s stylish, roomy road-trip and family-hauling crossover for buyers who wanted something less ordinary than the usual three-row SUV.
The SE is the straightforward seven-passenger version, with a V6, flexible split-folding rear seats, SYNC voice controls, and rear parking sensors. The SEL adds comfort features such as heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and push-button start, while the Limited brings leather seating, Sony audio, navigation, a power liftgate, and blind-spot monitoring.
What changed, by category
Tech
On the SEL trim, remote start became standard. Navigation and the touchscreen shifted from standard to optional equipment.
2015 Ford Flex specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD / AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | 16–18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 23 mpg | 23–25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 287 hp | 287–365 hp |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft | 254 lb-ft | 254–350 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 4500 lb | 4500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 83.2 cu-ft | 83.2 cu-ft | 83.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.3 in | 33.3 in | 33.3 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| HID Headlights | |||
| LED Tail Lights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| SD Card Slot | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Video Input | |||
| Cooled Seats | |||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Memory Pedals | |||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Power Folding Third Row Seat | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Refrigerator/Cooler | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between the 2015 and 2014 Ford Flex?
The main difference is an equipment reshuffle on the 2015 Flex SEL. Remote start became standard, while navigation and the touchscreen changed from standard to optional equipment.
Did the 2015 Ford Flex get a new engine?
No, the 2015 Ford Flex carried over its engines. The standard engine remained a 3.5-liter V6, and the twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 remained an option only on the Limited trim.
Did the 2015 Ford Flex lineup change?
No, the 2015 Ford Flex kept the same three-trim lineup: SE, SEL, and Limited. The only identified change was how several SEL features were packaged.
Does the 2015 Ford Flex have SYNC 3?
No, the 2015 Ford Flex does not have SYNC 3. The SEL and Limited still used the older MyFord Touch touchscreen system that year.
Which 2015 Ford Flex trims have AWD or the EcoBoost V6?
AWD was optional on the 2015 Flex SEL and Limited. The twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 was optional only on the Limited trim.
2015 Ford Flex Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Ford Flex.
4.3
2015 Ford Flex
(155 reviews)
“I love my 2015 Ford Flex! It has plenty of room for my large family and is so much fun to drive.”
“The Ford Flex is spacious and fun to drive. It handles very well at high speeds and is very dependable.”