2017 Ford Flex Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Ford Flex.

20162018
Complaints
50
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
4

Worst 2017 Ford Flex Problems

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

#113 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:39,571 mi
Crash-related:1
#24 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

#33 complaints

Backup Camera

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Ford Flex.

Suspension Failures
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,571
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Backup Camera
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2017 Ford Flex

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,725,963 vehicles.

25V732000Body Structure
~64,938 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

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.

16V925000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
~1,163 affected

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.

Other Ford Flex Years

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2017 Ford Flex — FAQ

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

Is the 2017 Ford Flex reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Ford Flex has 50 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Ford Flex?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (13 complaints, avg 39,571 mi); Wipers & Visibility (4 complaints); Backup Camera (3 complaints). 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 2017 Ford Flex?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 39,571 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Ford Flex?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Ford Flex include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 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 2017 Ford Flex have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,725,963 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 2017 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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