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#BS-2019-FORFLE-45732019 Ford FlexProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 332 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 332 complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.
Top reported problems
intermittent caution alerts service engine light
2 complaints • Severity 6/10
radio
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
b pillar falling off multiple times
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
rodent ate through sensor harness in engine
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
headliner fraying
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
117 owners reported back over prevention issues — failures commonly reported around 50K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (61 reports) • Median: 50K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
Best Case
Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Back Over Prevention (117 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Buyer Lot Checklist
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Buy / Skip Verdict
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Where the complaints fall
2019 Ford Flex: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Back Over Prevention Issues
Back Over Prevention complaints account for 35% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Flex, with 117 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.
Structure Issues
Structure complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Flex, with 41 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Flex, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera Issues
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Flex, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to back over prevention: sensing system: camera-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Ford Flex. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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 when the vehicle is in reverse.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2019 Ford Flex NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Rear-view Camera Failure
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
The worst model year for the Ford Flex is the 2010 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2019 Ford Flex vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
332
Class avg
229
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2019.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 332 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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