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2019 Ford Flex
Common Problems

Ranked from 131 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

7 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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  1. 1

    rearview camera failure

    79complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The rearview camera intermittently displays a blank, distorted, or upside-down image, affecting the driver's visibility.

    $250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
    Get local quotes

    Related recall: 18V548000

  2. 2

    Unreliable Back Over Prevention System

    30complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The back over prevention system intermittently malfunctions, displaying an inverted or distorted image, which can lead to collision risks.

    Related recall: 18V548000

  3. 3

    B-pillar trim detachment

    29complaints
    High severityOther

    The B-pillar trim on the driver's side detaches, causing potential electrical damage and affecting the vehicle's structural integrity.

  4. 4

    Keyless Entry Pad Detachment

    15complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The keyless entry pad on the driver's door detaches from the vehicle, potentially leading to loss of access and inconvenience.

  5. 5

    Water Pump Failure

    3complaints
    High severityEngine

    The water pump leaks coolant, leading to engine failure and requiring replacement of the entire engine.

    $400–$1,400est. water pump replacement · 2–6 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Intermittent Electrical System Issues

    2complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The radio and other electrical components can turn on unexpectedly or malfunction, leading to inconvenience but not immediate safety risks.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 18V548000

  7. 7

    Sunroof Shattering

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    The sunroof has cracked and shattered without any apparent external impact, posing a safety risk.

Other years & sources

2010 Ford Flex2015 Ford FlexAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

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.