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Ford Flex vs. Ford Escape

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Flex and Ford Escape contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Flex and the Ford Escape.

In comparing the Ford Flex's and the Ford Escape's specifications and ratings, the Ford Flex has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Ford Escape has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Ford Flex's and the Ford Escape's specifications and ratings, the Ford Flex is a better car than the Ford Escape.

Pricing: A used 2019 Ford Flex ranges from $12,995 to $26,998 while a used 2019 Ford Escape is priced between $9,995 to $20,997.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Flex’s base engine makes 287 horsepower, and the Ford Escape base engine makes 168 horsepower. The Flex is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 428 miles. The Escape is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 455 miles.This gives the Ford Flex the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Escape the advantage in maximum range. The Flex uses regular unleaded, and the Escape uses e85, regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Flex has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Ford Escape has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Ford Escape has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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Model & Pricing
Ford Flex
Ford Escape

2019 Ford Flex
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

30575

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

50691

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

30575 - 85165

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

24105

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

24516

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

23350 - 26345

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

19356

Price Range:

12995 - 26998

Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)

33248

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)

19356 - 65802

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

288

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

95278

# Good or Great Deals:

100

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

15633

Price Range:

9995 - 20997

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

18096

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

14451 - 23922

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1268

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

82721

# Good or Great Deals:

351

Ford Flex Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Ford Escape Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.7 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Flex

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4.0

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

4.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

2.8 - 12.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.209

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Escape

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

3.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

5.1

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

3.6 - 9.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.088



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.5216968705871263

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

2.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

1.4 - 7.2

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.5372729786344808

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

3.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.7 - 16.8

Ford Flex Rankings

Not yet available

Ford Escape Rankings

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

1 / 54

Best Small SUVs for the Money

1 / 18

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

3 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

3 / 10

Best Small SUVs Under $35k

3 / 6

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $35k

3 / 6

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 19

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

5 / 66

Best Small SUVs for Towing

5 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

5 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

5 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

6 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

6 / 19

Best Family Small SUVs

8 / 19

Best Small SUVs

8 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

10 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

11 / 66

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

11 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

12 / 66

Best Off-road Small SUVs

14 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

14 / 18

Best Family Crossover SUVs

15 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs

16 / 66

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

19 / 19

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

22 / 66

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

27 / 54

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

29 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

29 / 66

Safest Crossover SUVs

31 / 66

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

32 / 66

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

35 / 66

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

47 / 66

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

54 / 66

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Flex Fuel, Gasoline

Ford Flex Trim Levels

Limited, SE, SEL

Ford Escape Trim Levels

S, SE, SEL, Titanium

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

287 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

254 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.065 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

168 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

170 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.048 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


16 / 23 / 19

Range (city/hwy):

298 / 428 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


15 / 22 / 18

Range (city/hwy):

330 / 455 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

E85, Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Available

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.6 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.4 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

44.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.1 inches

Cargo Space:

20 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

83.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

175.8 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

39 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.2 inches

Cargo Space:

34 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

68 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

132.7 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4439 lbs

Width:

88.8 inches

Height:

68 inches

Length:

201.8 inches

Wheelbase:

117.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.9 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3522 lbs

Width:

81.8 inches

Height:

66.3 inches

Length:

178.1 inches

Wheelbase:

105.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.9 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/60R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P235/55R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Agate Black

Blue

Blue

Gray

Magnetic

Silver

Ingot Silver

White

Oxford White

Green

Not available

Orange

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Agate Black

Blue

Lightning Blue

Gray

Magnetic

Silver

Ingot Silver

White

Oxford White

Green

Baltic Sea Green

Orange

Sedona Orange

Interior Colors

Beige

Dune

Black

Charcoal Black

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Charcoal Black/Chromite Gray

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