2015 Ford Flex
Common Problems
Ranked from 63 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
4 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Back-over prevention camera intermittently fails to display image
27complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe back-over prevention camera displays a black or distorted image, flips the image, or shows an error message intermittently.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Steering system fails, causing loss of power steering assist
22complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe power steering system fails, resulting in the loss of power steering assist and the need to manually steer the vehicle.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Engine Stall During Operation
11complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine suddenly stalls during driving without warning, causing the vehicle to lose power and become inoperable.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Suspension system fails, leading to abnormal noises and vibrations
9complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe suspension system fails, causing abnormal grinding sounds, vibrations, and potential loss of control during driving.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V072000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.