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FORD Flex Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

34
Total Recalls
1.4
Avg per Year Below brand average (2.3)
25
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2003
0
2004
0
2005
0
2006
0
2007
0
2008
0
2009
1 F
2010
1 F
2011
2 D
2012
2 D
2013
6 A-
2014
4 B-
2015
4 B-
2016
3 C-
2017
4 C
2018
3 F
2019
4 D-
2020
0
2021
0
2022
0
2023
0
2024
0
2025
0
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

SUSPENSION
6
BACK OVER PREVENTION
6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5
AIR BAGS
4
STRUCTURE
3
STEERING
3
POWER TRAIN
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
SEATS
1
PARKING BRAKE
1

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

SUSPENSION:REAR — The toe links in your rear suspension are like the joints that connect the wheels to the body of your Lincoln or Ford. In some 2013-2018 models, these links can break under stress,…

High Priority

SUSPENSION:REAR — The rear suspension toe links in your Lincoln MKT or Ford Flex or Taurus are like the joints that connect your rear wheels to the rest of your vehicle. They help keep your car stab…

Critical

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER — The turbocharger in your vehicle's engine is a device that helps boost power. In some 2016-2017 models with 3.5L GTDI engines, the oil supply tubes that connect to the turbocharger…

Critical

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER — The turbocharger in your vehicle is a critical component that helps your engine breathe. In some 2016-2017 Ford Taurus, Flex, Explorer, and Explorer Police Interceptor Utility mode…

High Priority

SUSPENSION:REAR — The rear suspension toe links in your vehicle are like the flexible joints that help your rear wheels stay aligned. In certain Lincoln MKT, Ford Flex, and Taurus models, these link…

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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