Should I Buy a Ford Flex?

Complete buying guide for the Ford Flex: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.

Best Years to Buy

These Ford Flex model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:

Years to Avoid

These model years have the most complaints and known issues:

Common Problems Across All Years

• Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture — 3 reports
• Rearview Camera Malfunction — 2 reports
• B-Pillar Door Trim Detachment — 2 reports
• Engine Oil Leak (3.5l Ecoboost) — 2 reports
• Rearview Camera Failure — 1 reports
• B-Pillar Door Trim Detachment — 1 reports
• Electrical System Fire Risk — 1 reports
• Apim/Sync 3 Malfunction — 1 reports
• Loss Of Braking — 1 reports
• Loss Of Power Steering — 1 reports

All Model Years