MYRModel Year Report

2009 Ford Flex

◆ Worse than typical
2009 Ford Flex
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:42:52.650Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Flex Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2009: 181 complaints 2009 2010: 139 complaints 2011: 144 complaints 2011 2012: 64 complaints 2013: 578 complaints 2013 2014: 249 complaints 2015: 104 complaints 2015 2016: 96 complaints 2017: 42 complaints 2017 2018: 64 complaints 2019: 241 complaints 2019
2009: 181 complaints
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YearComplaints
2009181
2010139
2011144
201264
2013578
2014249
2015104
201696
201742
201864
2019241

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 20%

20% of complaints: engine — 36 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FLEX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE HOOD AND THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY CABLES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181001

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing control module and 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE
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You can be driving down the road, and all your gauges will stop working, and all the warning lights on the dash will light up.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251209

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SERVICE BRAKES 18%

18% of complaints: service brakes — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH INJURY
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EXITING HWY AT 50 MPH, HIT BRAKE. HARD BRAKE PEDAL-NO BRAKES FOLLOWED BY ENGINE FULL THROTTLE ACCELERATION-VEHICLE WAS SENT TO THE FORD DEALER IN OCT FOR A CHECK ENG LIGHT THAT COULDN'T BE EXTINGUISHED. COMPUTER WAS REFLASHED WITH BASIC PROM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180730

Also filed under AIR BAGS

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH
STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tie rod assembly.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2009 — complaint volume: 181
R 20160609 — air bags

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.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 16V247000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Ford Flex — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V247000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ▲ 2012 ▲ 2018

WORST YEARS

■ 2013 ■ 2014 ◆ 2019

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FAQ

Is the 2009 Ford Flex reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Ford Flex is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Flex?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Ford Flex have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.