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2019 Ford Flex: screen or infotainment failure

16 of the 264 complaints about the 2019 Ford Flex describe screen or infotainment failure.

owner complaints
16
of this car's complaints
6%
typical mileage
80,000
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 19 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Screen or infotainment failure by model year

  • 2019
    16
  • 2017
    2
  • 2016
    4
  • 2015
    6
  • 2014
    4
  • 2013
    4
  • 2012
    1

What owners say

Filed Oct 22, 2026 · WI

Rearview camera was recalled almost 2 years ago and still no replacement parts available and the rearview camera in my vehicle does have the issue described. Whenever I put my car in reverse 1 of the following happens every time - Blue screen - Black screen - Image upside down - Distorted image with lines through it and upside down - Distorted image with lines through it and rightside up - No image with "Camera unavailable" message

Filed Oct 1, 2026 · Body, Driver assistance · 45,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen or a distorted image. The contact then received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V829000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repairs. The dealer was notified of the failure several times, and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2026 · Body, Driver assistance · 80,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V829000 (Structure); however, parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for parts to be available. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the B-pillar trim on the front driver's side door detached from the top of the door, causing the top half of the trim to separate from the rest of the trim. The contact stated that the same trim on the rear driver's side door had slightly detached. The back over prevention camera was inoperable and only displayed a black screen and made a beeping sound while in reverse. The dealer was contacted and failed to confirm when parts would be available. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2026 · TX

My backup camera is not working intermittently or will display a grainy image or black and blue lines. Sometimes it will just be a black screen. Other models of my vehicle had the backup camera recalled but my dealer is saying my vin isn’t included in the recall.

Filed Aug 3, 2026 · MI

My 2019 Ford Flex is experiencing a complete factory rearview backup camera failure. When I place the vehicle into reverse, the center display screen regularly goes completely blank/black or blue or severe image distortion or black with warning "camera is unavailable". This is now happening almost every time I drive the vehicle and started about eight months ago but is now getting more frequent. This failure eliminates my rearward line of sight, creating an immediate back-over crash risk and a severe pedestrian safety hazard. This vehicle is part of the model pool affected by the Ford Safety Recall 24S75 (the federal safety agency Campaign 24V951000) and the expanded 25SB8 camera recall. I am filing this to document the active failure of this safety component on my specific VIN [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 29, 2026 · Body, Driver assistance · 111,600 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V732000 (Structure); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while in reverse, the back over prevention camera displayed a black screen. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer confirmed that the manufacturer was currently only providing parts for the Mustang vehicles. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 111,600.

Filed May 15, 2026 · Driver assistance · 40,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V732000 (Structure); however, parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera image would intermittently display either a blank or distorted image. The dealer was contacted and an appointment was made to have the recall serviced. Upon return to the dealer, the contact was informed that parts remained unavailable and that a second notice would be sent once parts were available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2026 · Body, Driver assistance · 94,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse(R), the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera failed intermittently, with the image appearing and disappearing, or being upside down. Occasionally, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V732000 (Structure); however, the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2026 · Body, Driver assistance · 80,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION) and 25V732000 (STRUCTURE); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The message "Rear-view Camera Unavailable" was displayed on the screen. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side B-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, exited the vehicle, and, upon inspection, became aware that a section of the B-pillar trim had detached from the vehicle, and the other half was loose and hanging off by the wires. The contact used tape to secure the remaining half of the B-pillar trim. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2026 · Body, Driver assistance · CA

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera display blacked out. The contact stated that the rear-view camera display operated properly occasionally. Additionally, the front passenger’s side B-pillar trim was loose, and there was an abnormal whistling sound coming from the B-pillar. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the unrepaired recall was a safety hazard. The contact stated that the vehicle was used to transport children. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V732000 (Structure); however, the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 22, 2025 · Driver assistance · TX

2019 Ford Flex Limited and the rear view camera will come up with a blank screen or a blue screen and not show anything. Then will show the error of Camera not available. This problem has been reported in other Flex vehicles and is listed on the federal safety agency ID Number: 24V951000. According to the local Ford dealer, this vehicle is not affected but is showing all the symptoms of it. This occurs intermittently. The camera will work on one reverse, and not work on the next.

Filed Mar 14, 2025 · Driver assistance · 30,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign number: 24V951000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image, compromising the back-over prevention system. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the navigation screen showed a black screen and showed half of an image while displayed. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. VIN tool confirms part not available.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Electrical system: starter assemblyReported August 20, 2018 · 87 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
Risk
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.

Recall number 18V548000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2019 Ford Flex screen failure

Is screen or infotainment failure a common problem on the 2019 Ford Flex?

16 of 264 owner complaints about the 2019 Ford Flex (6%) mention screen or infotainment failure. The model year with the most reports is 2019.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2019 Ford Flex?

There is 1 recall and 19 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2019 Ford Flex

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