2017 Ford Flex: common problems and reliability
One of the better Flex years.
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42 owner complaints, most about suspension. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 Flex?The 2017 Ford Flex has 42 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and back over prevention.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Ford Flex vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2017 a good year for the Flex?
Across the 11 Flex model years we track, complaint volume runs from 42 (2017) to 579 (2013). With 42 complaints, the 2017 Flex sits below the model's median of 139.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2017 Flex
suspension:rear
Campaign 20V072000Ford 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.
engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Campaign 16V925000Ford 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.
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 25V695000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
structure:body
Campaign 25V732000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
What owners say across generations
Mixed to highly positive among owners, with sentiment heavily dependent on powertrain choice and awareness of a critical, well-known mechanical flaw.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Flex. See the full Flex owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Flex listings typically run $8,699–$17,318 across 2009 to 2019 model years.
Other Flex model years
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