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2009–2019 · 11 model years

Ford Flex recalls & problems by year

34 recalls and 1,944 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2013580 complaints
Most recalls20136 recalls
Crashes reported64in owner complaints
Injuries reported561 death
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
01503004506002009: 181 complaints, 1 recalls2010: 139 complaints, 1 recalls2011: 144 complaints, 2 recalls2012: 64 complaints, 2 recalls2013: 580 complaints, 6 recalls2014: 249 complaints, 4 recalls2015: 116 complaints, 4 recalls2016: 102 complaints, 3 recalls2017: 42 complaints, 4 recalls2018: 69 complaints, 3 recalls2019: 258 complaints, 4 recalls200920112013201520172019
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2019 Flex—17–19 mpg42584030
2018 Flex—17–19 mpg3697010
2017 Flex—17–19 mpg4422020
2016 Flex—17–19 mpg31024030
2015 Flex—18–20 mpg41160210
2014 Flex—18–20 mpg4249112100
2013 Flex—18–20 mpg6580111130
2012 Flex—18–19 mpg2644140
2011 Flex—18–19 mpg21445191
2010 Flex—18–20 mpg11399240
2009 Flex—18–19 mpg11817260

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system396
  • Steering382
  • Unknown or other255
  • Back over prevention253
  • Structure196
  • Engine184
  • Fuel/propulsion system165
  • Suspension107