Worst 2018 Ford Flex Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUSPENSION
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Ford Flex.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 2 | — | 1,063 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 4 | — | 35,197 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 8 | 1 | — | 70,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | — | — | 27,750 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 5 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | — | — | 78,850 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 52,524 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 25,198 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 70,020 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 16,800 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM | 1 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 35,197 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi |
Recalls for 2018 Ford Flex
13 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~14,827,633 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
+ 3 more recalls
Other Ford Flex Years
Wider context: See the full Ford Flex reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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