Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Ford Flex has 11 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.
11
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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SUSPENSION:REAR
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| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Subject: Request for Review: 2017 Ford Flex Rear Suspension Toe Link Failure Outside Recall VIN Ra... |
| Apr 4, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Feb 22, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the v... |
| Jan 15, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The front end suspension club is very hard when towing and seems to be harder to steer while under l... |
| Nov 7, 2020 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 2... |
| Oct 16, 2020 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHT... |
| Oct 1, 2020 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Flex. The contact initially received notification of NHTSA campaign num... |
| Apr 3, 2020 | SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH, SHE DEPRES... |
| Mar 1, 2020 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 2... |
| Feb 10, 2020 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 2... |
| Jan 27, 2020 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 2... |