Ford Flex recalls and problems
14 recalls and 1,958 owner complaints for 11 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
14
Complaints
1,958
Crashes reported
64
Fires reported
11
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Ford Flex by year
Most reported Ford Flex problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 397 | |
| Steering | 384 | |
| Unknown or Other | 256 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 255 | |
| Structure | 196 | |
| Engine | 182 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 165 | |
| Suspension | 101 | |
| Power Train | 95 | |
| Service Brakes | 44 |
All Ford Flex recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-732 | Oct 24, 2025 | 2017–2019 | Structure | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles. |
| 25V-695 | Oct 13, 2025 | 2015–2019 | Back Over Prevention | 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. |
| 24V-951 | Dec 20, 2024 | 2019 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. |
| 20V-072 | Feb 10, 2020 | 2013–2018 | Suspension | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. |
| 18V-548 | Aug 20, 2018 | 2019 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. |
| 16V-925 | Dec 22, 2016 | 2016–2017 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. |
| 16V-621 | Aug 25, 2016 | 2013–2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor… |
| 16V-247 | Apr 26, 2016 | 2009–2012 | Air Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. |
| 15V-812 | Dec 2, 2015 | 2013 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. |
| 15V-464 | Jul 24, 2015 | 2015 | Parking Brake | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015… |
| 15V-340 | Jun 2, 2015 | 2011–2013 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex… |
| 14V-710 | Nov 7, 2014 | 2014 | Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to May 31, 2014. |
| 14V-393 | Jul 2, 2014 | 2013–2014 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured… |
| 13V-227 | May 31, 2013 | 2013 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Ford Flex?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2013 Ford Flex has the most reports (581). Check the 2013 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Ford Flex have?
NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls covering Ford Flex model years 2009–2019.
What are the most common Ford Flex problems?
Owners report electrical system, steering, unknown or other problems most often.