Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Ford Flex has 6 recalls, 575 complaints.
6
Recalls
575
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
16V621000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GT...
15V812000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS...
15V340000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicle...
14V393000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30,...
13V227000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certai...
20V072000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Ford Flex SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a recall repair. The contac... |
| Feb 22, 2026 | SEATS | On Sunday, February 22, 2026, I was driving my 2013 Ford Flex with the driver’s seat heater activate... |
| Dec 22, 2025 | STEERING | While driving, the power steering warning light illuminated and steering assist was lost. The steeri... |
| Nov 23, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Power steering. While I was driving in my neighborhood the power steering went out and I could not ... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE REAR- VIEW BACK UP CAMERA DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN REVERSE. IT WORKS INT... |
| Sep 27, 2025 | STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact recently purchased the vehicle. When the vehicle was ... |
| Sep 26, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Rear camera stopped working years ago. Will only work briefly after collision warning alert goes off... |
| Jul 26, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the vehicle ... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | STEERING | My electric power steering went out while driving. Everywhere online says the 2013 flex has a recal... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | STEERING | Power Steering Assist Default. Power steering has intermittently gone out several times and when the... |
| Jul 4, 2025 | STEERING | MY 2013 FORD FLEX ONLY HAS 109,600 MILES ON IT. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE MECHANIC SHOP. THE PROB... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the "Power Ste... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I Repaired 1 door ajar DSF under warranty Had to pay for 2 doors PSF & PSR due to out of warranty ... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the message... |
| Jun 5, 2025 | STEERING | There is a recall on models in this year but not the one I currently have. While driving on the high... |
| May 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My back up camera show upside down or sometimes it shows a black screen. People have a habit of walk... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that on several occasions while attempting to... |
| Mar 29, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, th... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | STEERING | I went to drop my children off at school, backed out of the driveway fine everything was good. I wen... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |