Tow Capacities

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Ford Flex towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Ford Flex. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered11 (2009–2019)
Configurations71
Highest rating in our dataset4,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,531 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Ford Flex towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Ford Flex towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20192,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,531 lbs6Open year
20182,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,531 lbs6Open year
20172,000 lbs4,000 lbs1,531 lbs5Open year
20162,000 lbs4,000 lbs1,531 lbs5Open year
20152,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,531 lbs6Open year
20142,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,507 lbs6Open year
20132,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,507 lbs6Open year
20122,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,507 lbs9Open year
20112,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,507 lbs10Open year
20102,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,507 lbs7Open year
20092,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,510 lbs5Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Ford Flex towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Ford Flex years can tow my trailer?

Compare Ford Flex model years

20182019
Min towing2,000 lbs2,000 lbs
Max towing2,000 lbs2,000 lbs
Max payload1,531 lbs1,531 lbs
Configurations66
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.16, 3.39, 3.653.16, 3.39, 3.65
Engines3.5 liters V-63.5 liters V-6
  • 2019 and 2018 share the same highest dataset towing rating (2,000 lbs).

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Ford Flex configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2019 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.65 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,513 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,531 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.16 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,322 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,531 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SEL3.5 liters V-6 · 3.65 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,513 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SEL3.5 liters V-6 · 3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,531 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.65 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,513 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,531 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.16 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,322 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 SE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,531 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 SEL3.5 liters V-6 · 3.65 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,513 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 SEL3.5 liters V-6 · 3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,531 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.65 · Tow 4,000 lbs · Payload 1,513 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.39 · Tow 4,000 lbs · Payload 1,531 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 SEL3.5 liters V-6 · 3.65 · Tow 4,000 lbs · Payload 1,513 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 SEL3.5 liters V-6 · 3.39 · Tow 4,000 lbs · Payload 1,531 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 SE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,531 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.65 · Tow 4,000 lbs · Payload 1,513 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.39 · Tow 4,000 lbs · Payload 1,531 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 SEL3.5 liters V-6 · 3.65 · Tow 4,000 lbs · Payload 1,513 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 SEL3.5 liters V-6 · 3.39 · Tow 4,000 lbs · Payload 1,531 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 SE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,531 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Limited3.65 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,513 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Limited3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,531 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Limited3.16 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,322 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 SE3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,531 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 SEL3.65 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,513 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 SEL3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,531 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 Limited3.65 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,507 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 Limited3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,499 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 Limited3.16 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,311 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 SE3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,499 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 SEL3.65 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,507 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 SEL3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,499 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 Limited3.65 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,507 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 Limited3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,499 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 Limited3.16 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,311 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 SE3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,499 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 SEL3.65 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,507 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 SEL3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,499 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 Limited3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,507 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 Limited3.16 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,499 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 Limited3.16 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,507 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 SE3.16 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,499 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 SEL3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,507 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 SEL3.16 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,499 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 Titanium3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,507 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 Titanium3.16 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,499 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 Titanium3.16 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,507 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Limited3.39 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,507 lbs
    Open year

Ford Flex towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20192,000 – 4,000 lbs4,000 lbs1,531 lbs66
2000s2000–200920092,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,510 lbs5

Ford Flex payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20191,322 lbs1,531 lbs6Open year
20181,322 lbs1,531 lbs6Open year
20171,513 lbs1,531 lbs5Open year
20161,513 lbs1,531 lbs5Open year
20151,322 lbs1,531 lbs6Open year
20141,311 lbs1,507 lbs6Open year
20131,311 lbs1,507 lbs6Open year
20121,499 lbs1,507 lbs9Open year
20111,499 lbs1,507 lbs10Open year
20101,499 lbs1,507 lbs7Open year
20091,502 lbs1,510 lbs5Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How Ford Flex towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2017 → 2018: Maximum towing 4,000 lbs → 2,000 lbs (-2,000 lbs)
  • 2015 → 2016: Maximum towing 2,000 lbs → 4,000 lbs (+2,000 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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