Ford Flex recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 1,941 owner complaints for the Ford Flex (model years 2009–2019). The most reported problem area is electrical system (396 complaints), followed by steering (381 complaints). The 2013 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 257 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 3 | 69 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 4 | 42 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 101 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 115 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 249 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 6 | 580 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 64 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 144 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 139 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 181 | 7 | 2 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2013 (580), 2019 (257) and 2014 (249). Among model years at least two years old, the 2017 has the fewest complaints on file (42).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Flex model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 396 | 11 of 11 | |
| Steering | 381 | 11 of 11 | |
| Back over prevention | 235 | 6 of 11 | |
| Structure | 191 | 9 of 11 | |
| Engine | 182 | 10 of 11 |
Latest 8 of 14 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V732000 | Oct 24, 2025 | Structure: body | 2017–2019 | 92,347 |
| 25V695000 | Oct 13, 2025 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2015–2019 | 1,448,655 |
| 24V951000 | Dec 20, 2024 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2019 | 30,715 |
| 20V072000 | Feb 10, 2020 | Suspension: rear | 2013–2018 | 211,207 |
| 18V548000 | Aug 20, 2018 | Electrical system: starter assembly | 2019 | 87 |
| 16V925000 | Dec 22, 2016 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger | 2016–2017 | 1,163 |
| 16V621000 | Aug 25, 2016 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2013–2015 | 77,502 |
| 16V247000 | Apr 26, 2016 | Air bags: frontal | 2009–2012 | 695 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 64 complaints and a fire in 11 complaints; 56 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.