Ford FLEX — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2013 Ford FLEX
777 complaints (437% of segment average)
Main issue: I HAVE OWNED MY VEHICLE SINCE MARCH 2013 AND HAVE HAD IT IN THE PROCESS MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE - SYNC ISSUES, DEAD BATTERY AND THREE SEATBELT REPLACEMENTS. MY VEHICLE HAS REAR AIRBAG SEATBELTS SUPPOSEDLY FOR SAFETY. INSTEAD, MY KIDS HAVE BEEN FORCED INTO UNSAFE SITUATIONS BECAUSE THE BELTS ARE SO POOR
2014 Ford FLEX
323 complaints (181% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHILE BEING TURNED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE STEERING MODULE NEEDED
2019 Ford FLEX
274 complaints (154% of segment average)
Main issue: Back up camara is intermittent.
2010 Ford FLEX
181 complaints (102% of segment average)
Main issue: GOING INTO A TURN AT APPROX. 25 MPH AND MY FORD FLEX SHUT OFF. LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED. HAVE APPROX. 11,500 MILES ON THE CAR. THIS IS THE ONLY TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED.*TR