Ford Flex Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Ford Flex model years with the most are the 2013 (581), 2019 (263) and 2014 (249). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.

Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2017 (42), 2012 (66) and 2018 (69), out of 8 model years from 2012 to 2019. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.

NHTSA lists recalls for 8 Ford Flex model years, 30 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2013 (6), 2014 (4) and 2015 (4). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

149 owner complaints across 6 Ford Flex model years describe the rearview or backup camera failing or showing a blank screen. The most were filed for the 2019 (83), 2016 (21) and 2015 (13) model years, out of 6 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.

114 owner complaints across 5 Ford Flex model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2013 (46), 2014 (35) and 2015 (22) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.

100 owner complaints across 4 Ford Flex model years describe power steering failing, locking up or turning heavy. The most were filed for the 2013 (59), 2014 (21) and 2012 (10) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.

67 owner complaints across 3 Ford Flex model years describe the car failing to start. The most were filed for the 2013 (35), 2014 (27) and 2015 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.