Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2019 Ford Flex recalls
Structure: body
NHTSA campaign 25V732000 · reported October 24, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 92,347 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
- The risk
- Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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 the remedy is available, anticipated March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 28, 2025.
Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
NHTSA campaign 25V695000 · reported October 13, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 1,448,655 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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 when the vehicle is in reverse.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
NHTSA campaign 24V951000 · reported December 20, 2024 · Ford Motor Company · 30,715 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
- The risk
- A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed January 22, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S75.
Electrical system: starter assembly · Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
NHTSA campaign 18V548000 · reported August 20, 2018 · Ford Motor Company · 87 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
- The risk
- An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Oct 22, 2026 · Unknown or other
Rearview camera was recalled almost 2 years ago and still no replacement parts available and the rearview camera in my vehicle does have the issue described. Whenever I put my car in reverse 1 of the following happens every time - Blue screen - Black screen - Image upside down - Distorted image with lines through it…
Oct 19, 2026 · Back over prevention · 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V829000 (Structure); however, the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that while in Reverse (R), the rearview camera displayed an upside-down image…
Oct 16, 2026 · Back over prevention · 31,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in Reverse (R), the rearview camera displayed a blank or distorted…
Oct 9, 2026 · Electrical system
Rear View camera image is upside down / distorted. Looks to be acknowledged by Ford and NHTSA as a recall yet Ford Dealers are making me pay to have it fixed.
Oct 5, 2026 · Back over prevention · 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed an upside-down image and occasionally the rear-view camera displayed an image with lines. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that parts were unavailable to…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 22, 2026.