Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Ford Flex has 148 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.
148
Complaints
1
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
15V340000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ... |
| Sep 27, 2025 | STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact recently purchased the vehicle. When the vehicle was ... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Feb 12, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact stated while driving and making turns, the steering w... |
| Dec 4, 2024 | STEERING | The steering failed while driving. Steering assist was shut down and almost impossible to turn the w... |
| Nov 12, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he... |
| Oct 18, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, after co... |
| Oct 11, 2024 | STEERING | There is a power steering assist fault. Mine failed. This is a known issue That was recalled for the... |
| Aug 17, 2024 | STEERING | While driving down the highway the power steering system failed without any indication lights. Upon ... |
| Jun 14, 2024 | STEERING | The contact's client owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while her and her client were dr... |