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Ford Flex — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Ford Flex model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
11
Years to Avoid
2013
2019
215 complaints4 recalls2 invest.48 TSBs
2018
56 complaints3 recalls62 TSBs
2017
41 complaints4 recalls80 TSBs
2016
99 complaints3 recalls85 TSBs
2015
108 complaints4 recalls54 TSBs
2014
321 complaints4 recalls55 TSBs
2013Avoid
769 complaints6 recalls71 TSBs
2012
89 complaints2 recalls47 TSBs
2011
174 complaints2 recalls45 TSBs
2010
181 complaints1 recalls37 TSBs
2009
271 complaints1 recalls24 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Ford Flex Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2013 Ford Flex is the most problematic year, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

11 model years analyzed