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2015 Affordable Aluminum Flex

The 2015 Affordable Aluminum Flex is a midsize SUV, rated at 20 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.

Combined MPG
20
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Starting price
Recalls
4

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeAffordable Aluminum
ModelFlex
Model year2015
Vehicle classMidsize SUV

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement3.5 L
Cylinders6
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG18
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG20
CO₂ tailpipe438 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$3100

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Flex AWD19 MPG combined
Flex AWD18 MPG combined
Flex FWD20 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City18 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined20 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Flex20 MPG
Class average25.6 MPG

About 22% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$704/mo

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Amount financed
$36,000
Total interest
$6,263
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5-year fuel cost
$10,050

$2,010/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG20
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

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Recalls (4)

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP16V621000 · 2016-08-25

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.

  • PARKING BRAKE15V464000 · 2015-07-24

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.

  • SUSPENSION:REAR20V072000 · 2020-02-10

    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. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V695000 · 2025-10-13

    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 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2015 Affordable Aluminum Flex?

The 2015 Affordable Aluminum Flex is EPA-rated at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway).

Is the 2015 Affordable Aluminum Flex reliable?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 Affordable Aluminum Flex. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Affordable Aluminum Flex?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2015 Affordable Aluminum Flex costs roughly $2,010 per year to fuel, or about $10,050 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2015 Affordable Aluminum Flex?

The 2015 Affordable Aluminum Flex is classified as a midsize suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC