Ford Flex owners have reported 23 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's mid/rear seats assembly (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems | |
| Seat Broken problems |
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, I was driving my 2013 Ford Flex with the driver’s seat heater activated. After a period of use, I began to notice an unusual electrical burning smell inside the vehicle. There were no dashboard warning lights or system alerts. Read details...
When the lever that allows the back seats to come down is pulled, the seats come down extremely quickly, dangerously fast. They appear to be on a spring action. One of my sons pulled on the lever and my other son's head was hit by the seat, and he suffered a concussion! I don't understand why it Read details...
Ford has already recalled the fuel pump regulator module on certain vehicles and mine was not included. Fuel pump regulator module left mr and disabled chile stranded on highway. No help from Ford. Passenger door sensor out, lights won't go off inside cab until you reach 10 mph. Read details...