2015 Ford Flex Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Ford Flex.

20142016
Complaints
114
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2015 Ford Flex Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#119 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:78,295 mi
#218 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:33,416 mi
Fires:1
#317 complaints

Backup Camera

Avg mileage:83,107 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Ford Flex.

Steering Defects
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,295
Fuel System
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
33,416
Backup Camera
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
83,107
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
42,686
Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
25,672
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
26,419
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
31,440
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Ford Flex

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,744,529 vehicles.

25V695000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~1,448,655 affected

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. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

20V072000Suspension:rear
~211,207 affected

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.

16V621000Fuel Pump
~77,502 affected

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.

15V464000Parking Brake
~7,165 affected

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, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

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2015 Ford Flex — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Ford Flex reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2015 Ford Flex has 114 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 19 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Ford Flex?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (19 complaints, avg 78,295 mi); Fuel System (18 complaints, avg 33,416 mi); Backup Camera (17 complaints, avg 83,107 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Ford Flex?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 50,602 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Ford Flex?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Ford Flex include 0 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Ford Flex have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,744,529 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Ford Flex?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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