general problems of the 2018 Ford Flex

Four problems related to back over prevention have been reported for the 2018 Ford Flex. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Ford Flex based on all problems reported for the 2018 Flex.

1 Back Over Prevention problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v695000 (back over prevention) and 25v732000 (structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that while shifted to reverse(r), the back over prevention camera intermittently shut off. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

2 Back Over Prevention problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera display became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera display occasionally operated as needed. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that parts were not available for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that there was an unrepaired recall on the vehicle due to a safety issue. The contact stated that the vehicle was used for transporting children. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA campaign number: 25v695000 (back over prevention); however, parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

3 Back Over Prevention problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2024

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v695000 (back over prevention) and 25v732000 (structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the passenger's side door b-pillar trim had become loosened. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

4 Back Over Prevention problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2024

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Flex. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera frequently failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the camera displayed a blank or distorted image while the vehicle was shifted into reverse(r). In addition, the back over prevention camera screen remained displayed while the vehicle was in drive(d). The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided the same information as the dealer. The contact was provided a case number and was referred to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.


Other Back Over Prevention related problems of the 2018 Ford Flex

Back Over Prevention problems
4
Warnings problems
2
Sensing System Camera problems
1


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