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
14

Worst 2017 Ford Flex Problems

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

#113 complaints

SUSPENSION

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

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:27,000 mi
#34 complaints

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Avg mileage:80,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Ford Flex.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
SUSPENSION13139,571 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1327,000 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER480,000 mi
BACK OVER PREVENTION375,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
STEERING330,000 mi
AIR BAGS2285,500 mi
POWER TRAIN2
SEAT BELTS2
WHEELS224,963 mi
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH158,000 mi
STRUCTURE1

Recalls for 2017 Ford Flex

14 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~14,828,796 vehicles.

25V732000STRUCTURE:BODY
~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.

25V732000STRUCTURE:BODY
~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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

+ 4 more recalls

Other Ford Flex Years

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