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2016 Ford Flex Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Ford Flex has 4 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.

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

4

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

Engine Recalls

16V925000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Pol...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 22, 2025ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEThe car kept misfiring and it completely stoped on me 2 times in the street it also overheated due t...
Jul 2, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Flex. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check cool...
Jan 3, 2023ENGINEFord hid the fact that some of its vehicles may suffer a sudden internal water pump failure that pos...
Apr 7, 2019ENGINETHE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND WAS TURNING LEFT FROM A STOP AT A STOPLIGHT. WE WERE PREPARING TO ENT...

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