Ford Flex owners have reported 69 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (44 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc caliper (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I have had this vehicle since about August 2025, the brakes and wheel bearings have failed twice, the strut failed, the power steering system has messed up repeatedly, the coolant came flying out of the car (while parked) for absolutely no reason! there have been multiple warning lights on since I Read details...
Both right and left front brake calipers stuck simultaneously. The vehicle was in motion, going down a residential road, when there was a thump from the drivers side (front) wheel. It sounded like the brake pads wanted to fall out. Read details...
The brakes make grinding noise and slipping hard to stop my brake pads and rotes pretty new went and got new brake pads still same problem especially during harder braking car not stopping there is brake fluid and everything seems to be in top shape but car will not brake properly and make grinding Read details...
I recently experienced a brake failure on our 2010 Ford Flex. The right rear brake hose failed due to contact with the tire. This resulted in the brake pedal going to the floor and a significant decrease in braking performance. Read details...
July 22, 2016. Wife started car in school parking lot and headed to the exit. While making a left hand turn onto the main road, and accelerating, loud noises again heard under the car and it lost power even while giving it gas. Had to pull over to the side of the road. Shut off car and re-started. Read details...