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Ford Flex 2015-2019

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- Price
- $29,100–$45,000
- MPG
- 20
- Strength: Strong passenger space
- Strength: Strong capability
- Strength: Strong value retention
- Watch-out: Poor running costs
- Watch-out: Below-average cargo & utility
How it scores for you10 scores
A boxy cult favorite that hauls seven in lounge-like comfort and tows 4,500 lbs, asking only that you accept SUV thirst and wagon anonymity.
Recalled about as often as cars of the same model years; 5 of its 8 recalls were serious. About 3% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -2 points for its wider reputation.
No overall NHTSA crash rating yet, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $3,250 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 20% of cars we track.
20 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 32% of other SUVs we track.
Adults fit in all three rows; the boxy body maximizes usable space
The 365-hp EcoBoost hustles this brick surprisingly well; steering honest, mass evident
MyFord Touch/SYNC of its day aged poorly; few modern assists
Lounge-like flat floor, wide seats, calm ride - a living room on wheels
SUVs and hybrids usually hold their value better than average.
Rated to tow 4,500 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls18 recalls
18 recalls · 8 common complaint areas across 2015–2019
- Back over prevention — 96 complaints (2019)
- Recall — Electrical: alternator/generator/regulator; electrical system: starter assembly (2019)
- Structure — 52 complaints (2019)
2019
- RecallElectrical: alternator/generator/regulator; electrical system: starter assembly18V548000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera24V951000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V695000
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 wh
- RecallStructure: body25V732000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
- Complaint clusterBack over prevention96 complaintscomplaints:BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image was intermittently blurry or inverted. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over
- Complaint clusterStructure52 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
Exterior b-pillar applique trim on front driver and passenger doors have ripped from the vehicle while driving. Driver side trim includes key code pad and wires. Dealer has no parts available and taking no appointments. Rear camera not working consistently. Dealer has no parts available and taking
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other48 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Recieved recall notice 24S25 / NHTSA 24V951XXX about defected rear view camera malfunction. I have had an ongoing issue with camera not operating correctly. I have made several calls to Ford dealership and continued to be told parts not available. Why issue a recall and after 20 months latter sti
- Complaint clusterElectrical21 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Back up camera is inverted. Its been 8 months sinse recall. Nothing from Ford. 2 Computer screen will not update,
- Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper5 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER
My rear view mirror display is inverted, constantly. Recall has not been satisfied yet.
2018
- RecallSuspension: rear20V072000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V695000
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 wh
- RecallStructure: body25V732000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
- Complaint clusterStructure17 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image would appear blank and other times the camera not available warning message would display. The contact received notificatio
- Complaint clusterElectrical11 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall has not been remedied, and it has been over six months.I was told it would be remedied by june or ford would be held accountable for compensating for repairs on the.Recall. #25SA9/25v695 The recall addresses the camera for backing up witch is still not functioning in a safety risk.
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other10 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There's been a recall for the rear backup camera since October of last year. Although there hasn't been any particular incidents, there's been some close calls because the fix is still not available. Any help would be appreciated
- Complaint clusterSuspension9 complaintscomplaints:SUSPENSION
Wile driving 40 mph, the right rear tire locked up and I had to counter steer aggressively to avoid spinning out and hitting oncoming traffic. The car was flat bed delivered to Ford and they recommended the following repairs. "Control Arm- Rear: rear suspension lateral links. The rear upper and l
- Complaint clusterBack over prevention6 complaintscomplaints:BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a black image. The vehicle was tak
2017
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger16V925000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
- RecallSuspension: rear20V072000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V695000
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 wh
- RecallStructure: body25V732000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
- Complaint clusterSuspension11 complaintscomplaints:SUSPENSION
Subject: Request for Review: 2017 Ford Flex Rear Suspension Toe Link Failure Outside Recall VIN Range To: NHTSA I am writing to formally request a review and consideration of my vehicle's eligibility for RECALL 20V072000 (Ford Recall 20S04), which addresses rear suspension toe link fractures on
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other10 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving down the highway the black door panel next to the window flew off from the front passenger door and the rear drivers side passenger door. These were not loose or of concern previous to this happening. My concern when this happened is that it would hit another driver's vehicle and dama
2016
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger16V925000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
- RecallSuspension: rear20V072000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V695000
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 wh
- Complaint clusterElectrical21 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Radio making crackling noises, screen goes blank, cannot control a/c from touch screen and causes the a/c not to work on front vents. Vehicle inside died while the engine was still running in traffic and was unable to start/stop vehicle from running, a/c ran hot then vehicle stop running.
- Complaint clusterBack over prevention16 complaintscomplaints:BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to perform the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while in Reverse (R), the rearview camera displayed an inverted image. The de
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other10 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There is a current recall on the backup camera that has been pending since 2025. Parts are still not available as of today even though Ford stated parts and instructions were going to be available before end of 2nd quarter, June 30, 2026. Camera has not worked since mid 2025, Ford has been aware s
- Complaint clusterSuspension10 complaintscomplaints:SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Flex. The contact received notice of an unknown recall associated with the right rear toe link, that was previously repaired. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 5 MPH, she observed a loud snapping noise emanating from the rear of the vehi
- Complaint clusterSteering8 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
As I was driving turning at a light to go right all of a sudden my steering wheel got super hard and It almost caused me to get into an accident. I didn't have the strength to grip the steering wheel. Shortly after the advanced traction control service light came on. Luckily there was an auto parts
2015
- RecallParking brake15V464000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. T
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump16V621000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causin
- RecallSuspension: rear20V072000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V695000
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 wh
- Complaint clusterBack over prevention26 complaintscomplaints:BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while reversing, the message “See Dealer Soon” was displayed, the rear-view camera independently turned off, and the screen was blank. The dealer was made aware of the failure by phone. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact wa
- Complaint clusterSteering19 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
Steering Service Fault and Avancetrac Service popped up while driving, vehicle has 110k miles. Lost all power steering, so we pulled off into the closest parking lot. Code U3000 pulled up with a code reader, waiting to have vehicle towed to Ford for a solution.
- Complaint clusterFuel and propulsion12 complaintscomplaints:FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Car lost power while driving on interstate CIL indicates P0171 P0174 codes
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other11 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN The rear camera (when available) is UPSIDE DOWN! At night, the image also has wide lines running through it. Sometime, the camera just shows a message that it is unavailable. So FRUSTRATING!
- Complaint clusterElectrical11 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Rear view camera under recall. Told by Ford for 3 months in a row that should receive paper in mail for recall repair. Have not received paper. Very dangerous backing up.
Cost to own$24,100 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$29,100–$45,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,250/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
18
Highway MPG
25
Combined MPG
20
Horsepower
365 hp
Doors
4
Length
202.0 in
Width
76.0 in
Height
67.7 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Curb weight
4,839 lb
Cargo volume
20 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
83.2 cu ft
Towing capacity
4,500 lbs
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