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Ford Flex: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows62
model years2010–2019 (10)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
ford.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2019flex-2019-rearview-camera-failureRearview camera failure under back-over prevention recallBACK OVER PREVENTION1492024-02 → 2026-082352026-08-20
2019flex-2019-b-pillar-trim-detachmentB-pillar trim and keyless entry keypad detachmentSTRUCTURE362024-03 → 2026-072352026-08-20
2019flex-2019-water-pump-coolant-intrusionWater pump failure with coolant intrusion into engineENGINE72024-03 → 2026-062352026-08-20
2019flex-2019-rear-toe-link-suspensionRear suspension toe link detachmentSUSPENSION32025-07 → 2026-022352026-08-20
2018ford-flex-2018-bpillar-trim-detachmentB-pillar and A-pillar trim detachmentSTRUCTURE112025-06 → 2026-05612026-08-28
2018ford-flex-2018-hankook-tire-vibrationHankook Optimo tire vibration and chunkingWHEELS22019-12 → 2020-02612026-08-28
2018ford-flex-2018-backup-camera-failureRearview camera failure in reverseBACK OVER PREVENTION162024-11 → 2026-05612026-08-28
2018ford-flex-2018-apim-sync3-audio-cameraAPIM/SYNC 3 module failure disabling audio and cameraELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, BACK OVER PREVENTION52025-11 → 2025-12612026-08-28
2018ford-flex-2018-rear-toe-link-fractureRear suspension toe link fractureSUSPENSION92021-08 → 2026-05612026-08-28
2018ford-flex-2018-steering-failureLoss of steering controlSTEERING32019-06 → 2024-04612026-08-28
2018ford-flex-2018-airbag-non-deploymentAirbag non-deployment in frontal crashAIR BAGS22020-01 → 2023-03612026-08-28
2017flex-2017-rear-suspension-toe-link-fractureRear suspension toe link fracture and recall delaySUSPENSION112020-05 → 2025-07422026-08-29
2017flex-2017-b-pillar-trim-detachmentB-pillar trim detachment and recall parts delaySTRUCTURE22026-05 → 2026-07422026-08-29
2017flex-2017-seat-belt-latch-malfunctionSeat belt unbuckling or locking during drivingSEAT BELTS22022-08 → 2025-11422026-08-29
2017flex-2017-backup-camera-image-failureRearview camera blank or distorted imageBACK OVER PREVENTION142025-07 → 2026-07422026-08-29
2016ford-flex-2016-rearview-camera-failureRearview camera failure (Back Over Prevention recall)BACK OVER PREVENTION392020-11 → 2026-08962026-08-27
2016ford-flex-2016-door-latch-failureDoor latch failureLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES52020-08 → 2024-06962026-08-27
2016ford-flex-2016-seat-belt-failureSeat belt failureSEAT BELTS32021-09 → 2025-07962026-08-27
2016ford-flex-2016-power-steering-assist-lossPower steering assist lossSTEERING82017-02 → 2026-07962026-08-27
2016ford-flex-2016-rear-toe-link-fractureRear toe link fractureSUSPENSION102019-09 → 2026-05962026-08-27
2016ford-flex-2016-sudden-loss-of-engine-powerSudden loss of engine power while drivingENGINE82016-07 → 2026-08962026-08-27
2016ford-flex-2016-transmission-transfer-case-failureTransmission and transfer case failurePOWER TRAIN42018-04 → 2023-06962026-08-27
2015ford-flex-2015-backup-camera-failureBack-over prevention camera failureBACK OVER PREVENTION342024-10 → 2026-081032026-08-26
2015ford-flex-2015-suspension-recall-parts-delaySuspension recall repair parts unavailableSUSPENSION62020-09 → 2021-071032026-08-26
2015ford-flex-2015-door-ajar-latch-failureDoor ajar warning and latch failureSTRUCTURE32018-10 → 2020-041032026-08-26
2015ford-flex-2015-power-steering-lossPower steering assist loss while drivingSTEERING192017-07 → 2025-081032026-08-26
2015ford-flex-2015-sudden-power-loss-wrench-lightSudden loss of power with wrench warning lightPOWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM212016-06 → 2025-011032026-08-26
2015ford-flex-2015-fuel-pump-control-module-failureFuel pump control module failure preventing startFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM72019-01 → 2023-011032026-08-26
2015ford-flex-2015-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment fire while drivingENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM22017-06 → 2017-071032026-08-26
2014ford-flex-2014-backup-camera-malfunctionBackup camera failure or inverted imageBACK OVER PREVENTION212023-10 → 2026-072492026-09-07
2014ford-flex-2014-rear-suspension-toe-link-fractureRear suspension toe link fractureSUSPENSION162020-02 → 2022-032492026-09-07
2014ford-flex-2014-door-ajar-sensor-faultDoor ajar sensor false alert disables locksELECTRICAL SYSTEM122018-04 → 2022-052492026-09-07
2014ford-flex-2014-power-steering-assist-failurePower steering assist failure while drivingSTEERING562018-10 → 2026-022492026-09-07
2014ford-flex-2014-fuel-pump-control-module-stallFuel pump control module failure causing stall or no-startFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM432018-04 → 2026-072492026-09-07
2014ford-flex-2014-second-row-seat-belt-failureSecond-row seat belt buckle or retractor failureSEAT BELTS62018-04 → 2020-102492026-09-07
2013ford-flex-2013-rear-view-camera-failureRear-view camera failureBACK OVER PREVENTION132021-05 → 2026-025782026-09-05
2013ford-flex-2013-door-ajar-latch-malfunctionDoor ajar warning and latch malfunctionLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES122020-02 → 2025-095782026-09-05
2013ford-flex-2013-electric-power-steering-failureElectric power steering assist failureSTEERING852019-06 → 2026-045782026-09-05
2013ford-flex-2013-rear-suspension-toe-link-recallRear suspension toe link recall repair delaySUSPENSION82019-12 → 2026-035782026-09-05
2013ford-flex-2013-fuel-pump-failureFuel pump failure causing stallFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM42019-06 → 2020-025782026-09-05
2012ford-flex-2012-power-steering-assist-failurePower steering assist failureSTEERING232014-08 → 2025-12642026-09-09
2012ford-flex-2012-ptu-fluid-leakPower transfer unit fluid leakPOWER TRAIN32017-02 → 2020-02642026-09-09
2012ford-flex-2012-water-pump-failureWater pump failureUNKNOWN OR OTHER22021-10 → 2022-04642026-09-09
2012ford-flex-2012-rear-toe-link-failureRear suspension toe link failureSUSPENSION32021-04 → 2024-05642026-09-09
2012ford-flex-2012-brake-caliper-seizureBrake caliper seizing and rotor damageSERVICE BRAKES42013-06 → 2016-09642026-09-09
2012ford-flex-2012-throttle-body-stallThrottle body failure causing engine stallENGINE72012-10 → 2020-09642026-09-09
2012ford-flex-2012-electrical-dash-malfunctionElectrical system malfunctions (dash, lights, sensors)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM72014-07 → 2017-06642026-09-09
2012ford-flex-2012-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration and vehicle rollawaySERVICE BRAKES42012-08 → 2018-01642026-09-09
2011flex-2011-water-pump-failureWater pump failure causing engine damageENGINE122016-06 → 2023-011442026-09-08
2011flex-2011-seat-fold-entrapmentSecond-row power-fold seat entrapment hazardSEATS72011-01 → 2020-061442026-09-08
2011flex-2011-tire-wear-failurePremature tire wear and sidewall failureTIRES52011-05 → 2018-081442026-09-08
2011flex-2011-power-steering-failureElectric power steering assist failureSTEERING552010-10 → 2025-081442026-09-08
2011flex-2011-transmission-hesitationTransmission hesitation, lurch and PTU failurePOWER TRAIN132011-03 → 2026-041442026-09-08
2011flex-2011-brake-caliper-failureBrake caliper and rotor failureSERVICE BRAKES42013-08 → 2014-111442026-09-08
2010flex-2010-power-steering-assist-faultPower steering assist faultSTEERING282014-06 → 2025-091392026-09-07
2010flex-2010-brake-caliper-rotor-grindingBrake caliper and rotor grinding wearSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC72010-09 → 2024-031392026-09-07
2010flex-2010-rear-toe-link-fractureRear suspension toe-link fractureSUSPENSION52021-03 → 2024-041392026-09-07
2010flex-2010-ecoboost-turbo-failureEcoBoost turbocharger failureENGINE42013-12 → 2019-101392026-09-07
2010flex-2010-water-pump-coolant-into-oilInternal water pump failure floods engineENGINE102015-12 → 2023-101392026-09-07
2010flex-2010-airbags-no-deploy-crashAir bags fail to deploy in crashAIR BAGS52013-07 → 2018-031392026-09-07
2010flex-2010-brake-pedal-stiff-cold-startReduced brake pedal effectiveness after cold startSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC32010-10 → 2012-041392026-09-07
2010flex-2010-fuel-gauge-drop-to-emptyFuel gauge sudden drop to emptyFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER32014-10 → 2019-121392026-09-07

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Ford Flex [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/ford/flex
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_ford_flex_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Ford Flex},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/ford/flex}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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