2009 Ford Flex Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Ford Flex.
Worst 2009 Ford Flex Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Ford Flex.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 36 | — | 1 | 89,724 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 30 | — | 1 | 42,564 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 19 | 1 | — | 79,734 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 17 | 1 | — | 80,409 mi | |
| Fuel System | 15 | — | — | 87,379 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 15 | — | — | 34,548 mi | |
| Brakes | 14 | 3 | — | 65,262 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 13 | — | 1 | 29,100 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 10 | — | — | 59,463 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | 2 | — | 65,279 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 2 | — | 105,647 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 4 | — | 17,562 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 1 | — | 56,333 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | 62,882 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 Ford Flex
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~695 vehicles.
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. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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2009 Ford Flex — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Ford Flex reliable?
What are common problems with the 2009 Ford Flex?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Ford Flex?
How safe is the 2009 Ford Flex?
Does the 2009 Ford Flex have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2009 Ford Flex?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Flex reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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