2017 Ford Flex

▲ Better than typical

2017 Ford Flex
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:46:56.913Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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

2017: 40 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2009	180
2010	139
2011	144
2012	64
2013	578
2014	247
2015	100
2016	89
2017	40
2018	61
2019	220

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SUSPENSION 33%

33% of complaints: suspension — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH, SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AS SHE HEARD APPROACHING POLICE SIRENS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200513

VISIBILITY/WIPER 10%

10% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 4 distinct reports on file.

BACK OVER PREVENTION 10%

10% of complaints: back over prevention — 4 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 3 distinct reports on file.

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My cv joints are popping I wanted to make sure this didn't have any recalls on it before I fixed it

NHTSA ODI report, 20240226

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170131 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 16V925000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201028 — suspension

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.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020.

Campaign 20V072000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260102 — back over prevention

Ford 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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years.

Campaign 25V695000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — structure

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 17, 2025.

Campaign 25V732000 — check if this car was fixed