Ford Flex problems and recalls by year
1,932 owner complaints since 2005, most for the 2013 (580); 14 recalls, 2 investigations.
By model year
Years with 100+ complaints
2019 Flex: 254 complaints
4 crashes, 3 injuries · 25V732000, 25V695000, 24V951000, 18V548000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 115 | 50,000 |
| Unknown or other | 52 | 6,500 |
| Structure | 40 | 50,000 |
| Electrical system | 23 | 87,000 |
| Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera | 16 | 69,000 |
| Structure › Body | 16 | — |
| Back over prevention › Warnings | 11 | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | — |
2015 Flex: 113 complaints
2 fires, 1 injury · 25V695000, 20V072000, 16V621000, 15V464000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 31 | 100,000 |
| Steering | 19 | 69,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 18 | 28,500 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 56,800 |
| Unknown or other | 12 | 14,400 |
| Engine | 11 | 24,000 |
| Power train | 11 | 12,763 |
| Suspension | 7 | 88,000 |
2014 Flex: 249 complaints
11 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries · 20V072000, 16V621000, 14V710000, 14V393000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 64 | 80,000 |
| Electrical system | 55 | 54,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 46 | 62,098 |
| Suspension | 25 | 78,000 |
| Unknown or other | 24 | 61,000 |
| Engine | 22 | 72,600 |
| Power train | 10 | 65,000 |
| Structure › Body | 9 | 50,000 |
2013 Flex: 580 complaints
11 crashes, 1 fire, 13 injuries · 20V072000, 16V621000, 15V812000, 15V340000, 14V393000, 13V227000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 200 | 55,283 |
| Steering | 146 | 97,000 |
| Unknown or other | 78 | 65,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 59 | 66,000 |
| Structure › Body | 58 | 58,000 |
| Exterior lighting | 36 | 51,000 |
| Engine | 33 | 60,000 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 24 | 59,000 |
2011 Flex: 144 complaints
5 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries, 1 death · 16V247000, 15V340000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 56 | 118,000 |
| Engine | 25 | 90,000 |
| Power train | 16 | 65,000 |
| Unknown or other | 11 | 64,000 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 85,000 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 57,811 |
| Seats | 7 | 29,551 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 30,000 |
2010 Flex: 139 complaints
9 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries · 16V247000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 31 | 93,428 |
| Engine | 30 | 90,000 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 79,650 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 108,000 |
| Power train | 12 | 72,000 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 9 | 20,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 20,000 |
| Air bags | 8 | 67,000 |
2009 Flex: 181 complaints
7 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries · 16V247000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 36 | 100,000 |
| Electrical system | 30 | 25,000 |
| Power train | 19 | 80,000 |
| Steering | 17 | 77,000 |
| Unknown or other | 17 | 97,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 92,000 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 15 | 25,000 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 48,000 |
14 recall campaigns since 2005
October 24, 2025 · 25V732000 · 2017–2019 · Structure › Body
The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge.
Shared, in full on the sibling's page:
Defect investigations
0 of 2 open.
| Investigation | Years | Opened | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE25007 | 2017–2019 | August 7, 2025 | B-Pillar Trim Detachment | Closed |
| PE24030 | 2019 | October 11, 2024 | Rear-view Camera Failure | Closed |
Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a recall names a model year, not a car: for one car, decode its VIN here or look it up at NHTSA. Ford models.
Data: NHTSA, October 17, 2026.