Ford Flex towing capacity
The 2019 Ford Flex is rated for 4,500 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. The source gives one figure for it.
2019 Ford Flex, highest published rating4,500 lbsConventional (ball hitch).
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2019 Ford Flex
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD/AWDAutomatichitch not named in table; page 38 lists a factory hitch receiver (conventional) for this model; rating printed for FWD/AWD | 3.5L V6 | FWD | 4,500 lbs | Class III Trailer Tow Package (53G); weight-distributing hitch on FWD models | p. 33 | |
| FWD/AWDAutomatichitch not named in table; page 38 lists a factory hitch receiver (conventional) for this model; rating printed for FWD/AWD | 3.5L V6 | AWD | 4,500 lbs | Class III Trailer Tow Package (53G); weight-distributing hitch on FWD models | p. 33 | |
| AWDAutomatichitch not named in table; page 38 lists a factory hitch receiver (conventional) for this model | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | AWD | 4,500 lbs | Class III Trailer Tow Package (53G) | p. 33 |
Source: 2019 RV & Trailer Towing Guide
2018 Ford Flex
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex FWD/AWDAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 5 requires a weight-distributing hitch on FWD models, so treated as conventional; axle configuration printed as FWD/AWD covers both; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.5L V6 | FWD | 4,500 lbs | Class III Trailer Tow Package; weight-distributing hitch | p. 31 |
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex FWD/AWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; footnote 5: weight-distributing hitch required on FWD models only; axle configuration printed as FWD/AWD covers both; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.5L V6 | AWD | 4,500 lbs | Class III Trailer Tow Package | p. 31 | |
| Flex AWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | AWD | 4,500 lbs | Class III Trailer Tow Package | p. 31 |
Source: 2018 RV & Trailer Towing Guide
2017 Ford Flex
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex FWD/AWDAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 5 requires a weight-distributing hitch on FWD models, so treated as conventional; axle configuration printed as FWD/AWD covers both; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.5L V6 | FWD | 4,500 lbs | Class III Trailer Tow Package; weight-distributing hitch | p. 29 |
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex FWD/AWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; axle configuration printed as FWD/AWD covers both; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.5L V6 | AWD | 4,500 lbs | Class III Trailer Tow Package | p. 29 | |
| Flex AWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 | AWD | 4,500 lbs | Class III Trailer Tow Package | p. 29 |
Source: 2017 RV & Trailer Towing Guide
2016 Ford Flex
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex FWD/AWDAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 6 requires a weight-distributing hitch on FWD, so treated as conventional; axle configuration printed as FWD/AWD covers both; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.5L V6 | FWD | 4,500 lbs | Class III Trailer Tow Package; weight-distributing hitch | p. 23 |
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex FWD/AWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; footnote 6 (weight-distributing hitch) applies to FWD models only; axle configuration printed as FWD/AWD covers both; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.5L V6 | AWD | 4,500 lbs | Class III Trailer Tow Package | p. 23 | |
| Flex AWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.5L V6 EcoBoost® | AWD | 4,500 lbs | Class III Trailer Tow Package | p. 23 |
Source: 2016 RV & Trailer Towing Guide
2015 Ford Flex
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex FWD/AWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; axle configuration printed as FWD/AWD covers both; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.5L V6 | FWD | 4,500 lbs | Class III Trailer Tow Package | p. 23 | |
| Flex FWD/AWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; axle configuration printed as FWD/AWD covers both; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.5L V6 | AWD | 4,500 lbs | Class III Trailer Tow Package | p. 23 | |
| Flex AWDAutomatic Transmissionhitch type not stated for this table; calculated with SAE J2807 method | 3.5L V6 EcoBoost® | AWD | 4,500 lbs | Class III Trailer Tow Package | p. 23 |
Source: 2015 RV & Trailer Towing Guide
Common questions
How has the Ford Flex's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2019: 4,500 lbs; 2018: 4,500 lbs; 2017: 4,500 lbs; 2016: 4,500 lbs; 2015: 4,500 lbs.
What hitch are the Ford Flex ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.
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