Question 1

Is the Ford FLEX reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Ford FLEX has 2,188 total NHTSA complaints across 10 model years. The most reliable years are 2017 (53 complaints), 2018 (81 complaints), 2012 (89 complaints). Years to avoid: 2013 (777 complaints), 2014 (323 complaints), 2019 (274 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Ford FLEX should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2013, 2014, 2019 Ford FLEX. The 2013 model has the most complaints (777) with the top issue being ELECTRICAL.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Ford FLEX?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Ford FLEX are 2017 (53 complaints), 2018 (81 complaints), 2012 (89 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2019	274	Back up camara is intermittent....	Below Average
2018	81	WHEN THE VEHICLES FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT TIRES ARE R...	Above Average
2017	53	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT...	Excellent Reliability
2016	117	REAR PARK ASSIST CAMERA DOES NOT ACTIVATE WHEN IN ...	Average
2015	115	MY POWER STEERING FAILURE INDICATOR CAME ON (WHILE...	Above Average
2014	323	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVI...	Avoid This Year
2013	777	I HAVE OWNED MY VEHICLE SINCE MARCH 2013 AND HAVE ...	Avoid This Year
2012	89	FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MIL...	Above Average
2011	178	CAR SHUT OFF COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS HAPP...	Average
2010	181	GOING INTO A TURN AT APPROX. 25 MPH AND MY FORD FL...	Below Average

Ford FLEX — All Years

Ford FLEX — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid