2019 Ford Flex: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Flex years.
One of the Ford Flex years to avoid. All Flex years
249 owner complaints, most about back over prevention. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2019 Flex?The 2019 Ford Flex has 249 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are back over prevention and structure.
Safety record for the 2019 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Ford Flex vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Flex years only. How we score it
Is 2019 a good year for the Flex?
Across the 11 Flex model years we track, complaint volume runs from 42 (2017) to 579 (2013). With 249 complaints, the 2019 Flex sits above 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 2019 Flex
electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Campaign 18V548000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 24V951000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
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
Compare every Flex year side by side to see how 2019 ranks against the rest.
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