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2016 Ford Flex Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Ford Flex has 16 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Ford Flex

Other
19
Electrical
16
Suspension
9
Powertrain
8
Steering
7
Engine
4
Seat Belts
3
Latches & Locks
3

16

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 6, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 19, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTIONThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Flex. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked, it became i...
Oct 6, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINEI am getting a "Transmission Not In Park" error that will also sometimes flash "Door Ajar" while dri...
Aug 13, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBackup camera is malfunctioning and showing not available. Can't see behind the vehicle.
Aug 1, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTIONMy 2016 Ford Flex’s reverse camera has been shorting out, blinking off and on. If the camera does co...
Feb 1, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTIONRear back up camera first started flickering in and out when I would go in reverse and now it doesn’...
Dec 2, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMy back up camera turned blue and said that that camera was unavailable, then it turned black, now t...
May 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTIONSame issue as ever expanding recall for safety camera backing up. Blue screen, camera not available...
Oct 27, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREDoor sensor states door is ajar when it is closed, causing battery drainage and safety concern about...
Oct 14, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMRear Backup Camera malfunction. Screen goes black or upside down.
Oct 1, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTIONThe backup camera safety system operates intermittently. We are unable to see behind us when backin...
Jan 1, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe APIM stopped working, this unit controls all of the SYNC functions as well as front cabin vent s...
Nov 21, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Flex. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, the door ajar ...
Feb 1, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTIONREAR PARK ASSIST CAMERA DOES NOT ACTIVATE WHEN IN REVERSE. READ PASSENGER DOOR LOCK PAWL FRACTUR...
Sep 20, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE BACK UP CAMERA WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO.
Nov 25, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMGAS SMELL AND ELECTRONIC ISSUES. I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE BRAND NEW. I FIRST NOTICED SMELLING GASOLINE AF...
Dec 31, 1969ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHands free phone and sync will not connect. Not able to enter the correct date. 05/2023.

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