Ford Flex years to avoid
More than twice the Flex's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Ford Flex years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Ford Flex complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ford Flex problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical397
- Steering383
- Driver assistance307
- Engine228
- Body196
- Fuel system193
- Suspension108
- Transmission105
- Brakes81
- Visibility53
- Lights44
- Seat belts35
Most reported problems on the Ford Flex
Backup camera 227Stalling 107Loss of power 99Engine failure 62Check engine light 51Grinding brakes 42Overheating 34Battery drain 33Fuel gauge 18
Ford Flex problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 50 | 263 | Driver assistance | 50,000 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2018 | 82 | 69 | Body | 60,000 | 3 | 7 | Fewest complaints |
| 2017 | 86 | 42 | Suspension | 80,000 | 4 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2016 | 80 | 104 | Driver assistance | 66,000 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 76 | 117 | Driver assistance | 62,000 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 50 | 249 | Steering | 65,000 | 4 | 11 | |
| 2013 | 19 | 581 | Electrical | 65,000 | 6 | 11 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 82 | 66 | Steering | 70,000 | 2 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | 70 | 144 | Steering | 73,500 | 2 | 5 | |
| 2010 | 72 | 139 | Engine | 72,000 | 1 | 9 | |
| 2009 | 64 | 181 | Engine | 60,000 | 1 | 7 |
Recalls 14
Questions about the Ford Flex
What years of the Ford Flex should you avoid?
2013. It has more than twice the Ford Flex's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2013 alone has 581, mostly about electrical and steering.
What is the best year for a used Ford Flex?
2017, 2012 and 2018 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (42, 66 and 69).
What is the most common problem with the Ford Flex?
Electrical, with 397 complaints across all years, followed by steering (383) and driver assistance (307).
How many recalls does the Ford Flex have?
14 recalls between 2009 and 2019. The 2013 model year has the most, with 6.
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