2019 Ford Flex Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Ford Flex.

2018newer >
Complaints
246
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
17

Worst 2019 Ford Flex Problems

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

#180 complaints

BACK OVER PREVENTION

Avg mileage:54,101 mi
Crash-related:1
#241 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:4,261 mi
#322 complaints

STRUCTURE

Avg mileage:55,784 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Ford Flex.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
BACK OVER PREVENTION80154,101 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER414,261 mi
STRUCTURE22255,784 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1974,333 mi
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA1649,000 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY13
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS11
VISIBILITY/WIPER10
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING6
SUSPENSION5102,790 mi
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION4
ENGINE3
AIR BAGS2136,000 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING257,500 mi
POWER TRAIN21
STEERING2
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
STRUCTURE: UNDERRIDE140,000 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS115,000 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE164,000 mi
TIRES121,000 mi
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY195,000 mi
WHEELS1

Recalls for 2019 Ford Flex

17 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~14,708,745 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.

+ 7 more recalls

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