“I love everything about this Ford Flex the only downside would be the motor and transmission. Would have befitting from another gear or two and just a little bit more power.”
2019 Ford Flex: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Ford Flex is a light-update year, not a redesign. The main change is that the Limited trim makes adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking standard, along with several previously optional comfort and parking features.
About the 2019 Ford Flex
1st generation (2009-2019), final model year; last major refresh was for 2013.
Ford positions the Flex as a flexible family vehicle that mixes the easy loading and low stance of a wagon with the space of a three-row SUV. The official brochure emphasizes seating for up to seven, configurable cargo room, and comfort across all rows. Reviewers still single it out because its boxy shape, big cabin, and lower driving feel make it a useful alternative for families who want space without moving to a minivan or a taller truck-like SUV.
The Flex remains a boxy three-row vehicle with SE, SEL, and Limited trims. SE focuses on seven-seat practicality, while SEL adds an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, and push-button start. Limited brings a more upscale cabin with leather-trimmed seating, navigation, blind-spot monitoring, and a 12-speaker Sony audio system.
What changed, by category
Safety
Adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and automated parking assistance became standard on Limited; all three were optional for 2018.
Tech
Cooled seats and a heated steering wheel became standard on Limited after being optional for 2018.
Styling
Alloy wheels changed from standard to optional equipment on SEL.
2019 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 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | 15–16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 21–23 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 | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| HID Headlights | |||
| LED Tail Lights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Subwoofer | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Cooled Seats | |||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front 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 Rear Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2019 Ford Flex compared with the 2018 model?
The biggest change is more standard equipment on the Limited trim. Adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, automated parking assistance, cooled seats, and a heated steering wheel moved from optional to standard.
Was the 2019 Ford Flex redesigned?
No, the 2019 Ford Flex was not redesigned. It kept the same boxy three-row body and was the final model year of the generation that began in 2009; its last major refresh was for 2013.
Did the 2019 Ford Flex get a new engine or transmission?
No, the powertrain lineup carried over for 2019. Every trim kept the standard 3.5-liter V6 and six-speed automatic, while the stronger EcoBoost V6 remained limited to certain Limited models.
Is the 2019 Ford Flex Limited meaningfully different from the 2018 Limited?
Yes, mainly because several previously optional features became standard for 2019. These include adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, automated parking assistance, cooled seats, and a heated steering wheel; the rest of the vehicle largely carries over.
What changed on the 2019 Ford Flex SEL?
The SEL had one minor equipment change for 2019: alloy wheels became optional rather than standard. Its core comfort and technology features still include an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, heated front seats, and push-button start.
2019 Ford Flex Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Ford Flex.
4.4
2019 Ford Flex
(229 reviews)
“You can't go wrong. It's different in it's styling, has plenty of room, very reliable and with the right engine choice is very quick and powerful.”
“The Ford Flex is a excellent choice for people who like to travel in comfort, and safely.”