2018 Ford Flex Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Ford Flex.

20172019
Complaints
65
Crashes
12
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2018 Ford Flex Problems

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

#18 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:35,197 mi
Crash-related:4
#28 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:70,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#36 complaints

Backup Camera

Avg mileage:98,333 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Ford Flex.

Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,197
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
Backup Camera
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,333
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,750
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,850
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Body Control Module/Bcm
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2018 Ford Flex

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,724,800 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.

Other Ford Flex Years

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2018 Ford Flex — FAQ

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

Is the 2018 Ford Flex reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2018 Ford Flex has 65 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Ford Flex?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (8 complaints, avg 35,197 mi); Suspension Failures (8 complaints, avg 70,000 mi); Backup Camera (6 complaints, avg 98,333 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 2018 Ford Flex?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 60,373 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2018 Ford Flex?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Ford Flex include 12 crash-related reports, 0 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 2018 Ford Flex have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,724,800 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 2018 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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