Worst 2016 Ford Flex Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Suspension Failures
Backup Camera
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Ford Flex.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 18 | 1 | — | 93,132 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | 1 | — | 54,473 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 8 | — | — | 111,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | 1 | — | 68,636 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 80,125 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 62,155 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Ford Flex
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,661,025 vehicles.
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.
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 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. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
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2016 Ford Flex — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 Ford Flex reliable?
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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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