Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Ford Flex has 4 recalls, 37 complaints.
4
Recalls
37
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
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 ...
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...
25V695000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion,...
25V732000
STRUCTURE:BODY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Ford Flex SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2025 | STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Hello, I recently submitted a safety complaint regarding my 2017 Ford Flex. The complaint number is... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Flex. The contact stated that months after a routine service appointmen... |
| Sep 9, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V69... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear-facing camera in the tailgate of my 2017 Ford Flex is defective and is experiencing the sam... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My back up camera not working blanking out dorstort screen |
| Jul 17, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This be chile was purchased by me when living in the United States and imported when I moved back to... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving down the highway the black door panel next to the window flew off from the front passe... |
| Jun 11, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When I go in reverse my camera suddenly turns off or goes upside down risking property damage and pe... |
| May 29, 2025 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Subject: Request for Review: 2017 Ford Flex Rear Suspension Toe Link Failure Outside Recall VIN Ra... |
| May 19, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | The rear seat belts come unbuckled. I was driving and about to get on a highway, and my children tol... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The backup camera failed in my 2017 Ford Flex. It has gotten worse over time and now doesn’t come o... |
| Jan 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | My 2017 Ford Flex has an open safety recall for the rearview camera system (Ford Recall 25S49 / NHTS... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Backup camera frequently goes blank. I noticed an active recall for other ford vehicles and wanted t... |
| Sep 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Back up camera has distorted image & blank screen |
| Aug 14, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car is making a weird popping noise accompanied by a slight jolt when it’s changing gears while d... |
| Feb 26, 2024 | STEERING | My cv joints are popping I wanted to make sure this didn't have any recalls on it before I fixed it |
| Sep 13, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Engine stopped turning while car was in motion, which shut the car down. An oil pump failure is susp... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Component or System Failed: The rearview/backup camera system has failed. The image consistently dis... |
| Apr 4, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |