VIN Decoder Results

2FMHK6DT8JBA04488

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

FORD

Vehicle Model

Flex

Vehicle Trim

Limited

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

2FMHK6DT*JB

Manufacturer Name

FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD.

Model Year

2018

Plant City

OAKVILLE

Vehicle Type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Plant Country

CANADA

Plant Company Name

Oakville Assembly

Plant State

ONTARIO

Base Price ($)

38495.00

Body Class

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Wheel Base (inches) From

117.90

Number Of Wheels

Wheel Size Front (inches)

Wheel Size Rear (inches)

Steering Location

Left-Hand Drive (LHD)

Number Of Seats

Transmission Style

Automatic

Transmission Speeds

Drive Type

AWD/All-Wheel Drive

Axles

Brake System Type

Hydraulic

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

3500.0

Displacement (CI)

213.58310433156

Displacement (L)

3.5

Engine Model

3.5L GTDI

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type

Stoichiometric Gasoline Direct Injection (SGDI)

Engine Brake (hp) From

365

Turbo

Yes

Engine Manufacturer

Ford

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Standard

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Active Safety System Note

Cross-traffic Alert: Standard; Reverse Sensing System: Standard; Brake Support: Optional; My Key Tech

Auto-Reverse System For Windows And Sunroofs

Standard

Keyless Ignition

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Optional

Crash Imminent Braking (CIB)

Optional

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Optional

Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)

Standard

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Standard

Backup Camera

Standard

Parking Assist

Optional

Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) / Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)

Standard

Daytime Running Light (DRL)

Standard

Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching

Standard

VIN Breakdown

2FM World Manufacturer Identifier

HK6DT Vehicle Descriptor Section

8 Check Digit

JBA04488 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Crash

N/A

Side Crash

N/A

Rollover

★★★★☆ 4/5

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

Safety Recalls (3 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2018 FORD Flex

Source

NHTSA Database

SUSPENSION:REAR

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.

Consequence: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

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

Campaign: 20V072000

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

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 wh...

Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. F

Campaign: 25V695000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

Consequence: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 17, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once

Campaign: 25V732000

Owner Complaints (52)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

"Have been waiting for several months for Ford to remedy BOTH recalls. There obviously is no important reason for them to be productive and do the right thing so this issue will likely never be resolved unless I take action and file a complaint. The..."

ODI #11733039

BACK OVER PREVENTION

"The contact owns a 2018 Ford Flex. The contact had recently undergone head and neck surgery, and the contact was unable to operate the vehicle with ease due to a disoriented image on the display. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Nu..."

ODI #11731097

View All 52 Complaints →