There have been 10 safety recalls for the Ford Flex. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Ford Flex.
a fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Ford Flex, 2014 Ford Flex, 2015 Ford Flex, 2016 Ford Flex, 2017 Ford Flex, 2018 Ford Flex, 2013 Ford Taurus, 2014 Ford Taurus, 2015 Ford Taurus, 2016 Ford Taurus, 2017 Ford Taurus, 2018 Ford Taurus, 2013 Lincoln MKT, 2014 Lincoln MKT, 2015 Lincoln MKT, 2016 Lincoln MKT, 2017 Lincoln MKT, 2018 Lincoln MKT |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 lincoln mkt and ford flex and taurus vehicles with the police interceptor or sho performance pack. the rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Ford Explorer, 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept, 2016 Ford Flex, 2017 Ford Flex, 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016 Lincoln MKT, 2017 Lincoln MKT |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER |
| Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford taurus, 2016-2017 Ford flex, Lincoln mkt, 2017 Ford explorer and Ford explorer police interceptor utility vehicles equipped with 3. 5l gtdi engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Ford Flex, 2014 Ford Flex, 2015 Ford Flex, 2013 Ford Taurus, 2014 Ford Taurus, 2015 Ford Taurus, 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor, 2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor, 2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor, 2013 Lincoln MKS, 2014 Lincoln MKS, 2015 Lincoln MKS, 2013 Lincoln MKT, 2014 Lincoln MKT, 2015 Lincoln MKT |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford taurus, Ford flex, Lincoln mks and Lincoln mkt vehicles equipped with 3. 5l gtdi ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford taurus police interceptor vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Ford Flex, 2010 Ford Flex, 2011 Ford Flex, 2012 Ford Flex, 2008 Ford Taurus, 2010 Ford Taurus, 2011 Ford Taurus, 2012 Ford Taurus, 2008 Ford Taurus X, 2009 Ford Taurus X, 2009 Lincoln MKS, 2011 Lincoln MKS, 2008 Mercury Sable |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford taurus, 2008-2009 Ford taurus x, 2008 Mercury sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln mks vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Ford Explorer, 2013 Ford Flex, 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan, 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit, 2013 Ford Taurus, 2013 Lincoln MKS, 2013 Lincoln MKT |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 explorer, explorer police utility, taurus, taurus police interceptor, flex, Lincoln mks, and Lincoln mkt vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Ford Explorer, 2016 Ford Explorer, 2015 Ford Flex, 2015 Ford Taurus, 2015 Lincoln MKS, 2015 Lincoln MKT |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE |
| Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford taurus, Ford flex, and Lincoln mks vehicles manufactured may 4, 2015, to may 23, 2015, Lincoln mkt vehicles manufactured may 4, 2015, to may 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford explorer vehicles manufactured may 4, 2015, to may 23, 2015.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Ford Flex, 2012 Ford Flex, 2013 Ford Flex, 2011 Ford Fusion, 2012 Ford Fusion, 2011 Ford Taurus, 2012 Ford Taurus, 2013 Ford Taurus, 2011 Lincoln MKS, 2012 Lincoln MKS, 2013 Lincoln MKS, 2011 Lincoln MKT, 2012 Lincoln MKT, 2013 Lincoln MKT, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, 2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2011 Mercury Milan |
| Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford fusion vehicles without a 3. 5l engine and Lincoln mkz hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford taurus, Ford flex, Lincoln mks, and Lincoln mkt vehicles equipped with a 3.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Improper suppression of the passenger airbag increases the risk of an injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger airbag.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Ford F-150, 2014 Ford Flex |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford f-150 and flex vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to may 31, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Ford Edge, 2013 Ford Edge, 2014 Ford Edge, 2013 Ford Flex, 2014 Ford Flex, 2013 Ford Taurus, 2014 Ford Taurus, 2013 Lincoln MKS, 2014 Lincoln MKS, 2013 Lincoln MKT, 2014 Lincoln MKT, 2012 Lincoln MKX, 2013 Lincoln MKX, 2014 Lincoln MKX |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
| Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford edge and Lincoln mkx vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford taurus and Lincoln mks vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford flex and Lincoln mkt ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Ford Explorer, 2013 Ford Flex, 2013 Ford Fusion, 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan, 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit, 2013 Ford Taurus, 2013 Lincoln MKS, 2013 Lincoln MKT, 2013 Lincoln MKZ |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 explorer, taurus, flex, fusion, police interceptor sedan and police interceptor utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln mks, mkt, and mkz vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 10, 2020 | Suspension:rear | 211,207 |
| Dec. 22, 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger | 1,163 |
| Aug. 25, 2016 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 77,502 |
| Apr. 26, 2016 | Air Bags:frontal | 695 |
| Dec. 2, 2015 | Gasoline Fuel System | 868 |
| Jul. 24, 2015 | Parking Brake | 7,165 |
| Jun. 2, 2015 | Steering:electric Power Assist System | 393,623 |
| Nov. 7, 2014 | Seats | 113,418 |
| Jul. 2, 2014 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 83,250 |
| May. 31, 2013 | Gasoline Fuel System | 390,783 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Flex | 1 |
| 2017 Ford Flex | 2 |
| 2016 Ford Flex | 2 |
| 2015 Ford Flex | 3 |
| 2014 Ford Flex | 4 |
| 2013 Ford Flex | 6 |
| 2012 Ford Flex | 2 |
| 2011 Ford Flex | 2 |
| 2010 Ford Flex | 1 |
| 2009 Ford Flex | 1 |