KnownCarProblemsFord Flex Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,934 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford Flex since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2013, 2019, 2014. The most common problem overall: electrical.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Ford Flex problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Flex | 254 | Backup camera | 4 | 4 |
| 2018 Flex | 68 | Other or unspecified | 3 | 7 |
| 2017 Flex | 42 | Suspension | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 Flex | 100 | Backup camera | 3 | 4 |
| 2015 Flex | 113 | Backup camera | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 Flex | 249 | Steering | 4 | 11 |
| 2013 Flex | 580 | Electrical | 6 | 11 |
| 2012 Flex | 64 | Steering | 2 | 4 |
| 2011 Flex | 144 | Steering | 2 | 5 |
| 2010 Flex | 139 | Engine | 1 | 9 |
| 2009 Flex | 181 | Engine | 1 | 7 |
34 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Ford Flex
- What years of the Ford Flex have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2013 (580), 2019 (254), 2014 (249).
- What is the most common problem with the Ford Flex?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the electrical (396), steering (379), other or unspecified (253).
- Which Ford Flex years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2017 (42), 2012 (64), 2018 (68). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.