Worst 2013 Ford Flex Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Steering Defects
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Ford Flex.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 198 | 1 | 1 | 65,728 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 145 | 7 | — | 101,203 mi | |
| Fuel System | 59 | — | — | 76,084 mi | |
| Body Structure | 58 | 1 | — | 59,867 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 35 | — | — | 62,258 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 31 | — | — | 83,850 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 24 | — | — | 52,352 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 17 | 2 | — | 65,476 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 14 | — | — | 66,115 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 12 | 1 | — | 45,423 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 10 | — | — | 98,892 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | 1 | — | 53,145 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 10 | — | — | 46,269 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 8 | — | — | 42,200 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 6 | — | — | 97,930 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 4 | — | 70,225 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 22,622 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Electric Power Assist System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Ford Flex
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,157,233 vehicles.
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. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
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 vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
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. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
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, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
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 August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
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. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
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2013 Ford Flex — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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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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