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2018 Ford Flex Gtdi

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

2 current

Combined

13.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,247

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2026328 · manufacturer campaign 25SB8

1 July 2026

Transport Canada lists: Flex 2016–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the exterior B-pillar trims on the front and rear driver-side and passenger-side doors may not be properly attached. As a result, the trim(s) could loosen and separate from the vehicle. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-588.

Why it matters

Trim that detaches from the vehicle could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to secure the exterior B-pillar trims.

5,302 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2020051 · manufacturer campaign 20S04

11 February 2020

Transport Canada lists: Flex 2013–2018 · Police 2013–2018 · Taurus 2013–2018 · MKT 2013–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear suspension toe link(s) could break. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: Vehicles previously repaired under Ford Campaign 19R01 or 19S18 do not require repair under this recall. For the Taurus model, only the SHO Performance Package model is included in this recall.

Why it matters

A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to install improved rear suspension toe links.

15,281 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr
1 replaced by later campaigns

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2025588 · manufacturer campaign 25SB8

24 October 2025

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Flex 2017–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the exterior B-pillar trims on the driver and front passenger doors may not be properly attached. As a result, the trim(s) could loosen and separate from the vehicle.

Why it matters

Trim that detaches from the vehicle could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, repair or replace the exterior B-pillar trims, as necessary.

6,040 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 35% of 110 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
322 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Ford Flex Gtdi have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2018 Ford Flex Gtdi, of which 2 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Ford Flex Gtdi get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Ford Flex Gtdi at 13.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 322 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Ford Flex Gtdi for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,247 in fuel, producing roughly 6,329 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.