Is the 2012 FORD Flex safe to drive?

The 2012 FORD Flex has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 16V247000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

What Happened

The frontal air bag in your vehicle is designed to deploy in a severe crash to protect you. In some 2008-2012 models, this air bag might not inflate correctly during a high-speed crash.

Risk if Unfixed

If the air bag doesn't inflate properly, it could increase your risk of injury in the event of a crash. This is a serious safety issue that could lead to more severe harm.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Ford dealer will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module for free, if needed. You'll receive a notice with instructions on how to schedule the repair, and it's expected to start on June 13, 2016.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V247000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 16V247000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?