Latest owner complaints
Wheels · Jul 17, 2026 · IN
On February 26, 2026, I purchased a used 2009 Ford Flex VIN from Headerâs Auto Sales. At time of delivery, the vehicle was equipped with tires that did not meet the manufacturerâs required load rating for this vehicle. A licensed mechanic provided a safety assessment confirming the tires were improperly load-rated and unsafe to carry the vehicle load. We were not informed…
Electrical System · Dec 9, 2025 · KS
You can be driving down the road, and all your gauges will stop working, and all the warning lights on the dash will light up. The first time this happened my wife got stuck at a gas station all the warning lights were on and the car would not start, people tried to jump it and it would not affected at all. I looked on the internet and found were someone said to beat on the…
Unknown or Other · Dec 9, 2025 · KS
You can be driving down the road, and all your gauges will stop working, and all the warning lights on the dash will light up. The first time this happened my wife got stuck at a gas station all the warning lights were on and the car would not start, people tried to jump it and it would not affected at all. I looked on the internet and found were someone said to beat on the…
Unknown or Other · Mar 9, 2025 · CT
Rear subframe rusted at bolt mount. Vehicle could have experienced catastrophic failure wihle driving. Independent service center diagnosed and documented rusted area and potential for failure. Noise would happen during acceleration/deceleration but not in wet weather conditions. Until diagnosed as unsafe to drive, vehicle drove with rear passenger side sitting on rear spring,…
Electrical System · May 27, 2023 · SC
The door ajar sensor malfunctions and is crazy expensive to fix. There are numerous posts and videos online of workarounds bcz itâs so common but they donât seem safe since thatâs a safety feature and the workarounds are simply a way to trick or bypass the warning sensors since the doors are actually closed in most cases. Ford needs to take ownership of this and issue a…
Unknown or Other · May 27, 2023 · SC
The door ajar sensor malfunctions and is crazy expensive to fix. There are numerous posts and videos online of workarounds bcz itâs so common but they donât seem safe since thatâs a safety feature and the workarounds are simply a way to trick or bypass the warning sensors since the doors are actually closed in most cases. Ford needs to take ownership of this and issue a…
Steering · Apr 22, 2023 · MD
Was driving and the steering wheel became stiff. I received no warnings indications or lights on the dash. I had to give it a hard turn to get it to a parking lot and have it towed to a dealership.
Engine · Jun 16, 2022 · SC
About 5 miles from home with no warning.The car went from regular temp to hot then stopped.Water mixed with the oil.The tech said the water pump just failed.I did not have any problems with it running hot or anything.
Suspension · Mar 25, 2022 · WI
While driving around February 20th, 2022 we started swerving uncontrollably and almost ran into the curb and flipped while going about 40 MPH. My husband put on breaks but it felt like we were sliding on ice....without any ice on the road. We almost flipped and were very shaken, and lucky. We got vehicle to Firestone and they said our left rear toe link had broke. Supposedly…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 19, 2021 · 160,000 miles · MI
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Flex. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present coming from the vehicle. After parking inside the garage, there was fuel leaking from the seam of the fuel tank on the passengerâs side. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. Also, while attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal would extend…
Engine · May 19, 2021 · AZ
My Flex has repeatedly lost power while driving. I can feel the car lose power, and the yellow wrench light comes on. After reading up on it, I learned that you have to turn the vehicle off, wherever you are, and restart it after a few minutes. The wrench light turns off, and the car runs as normal, with no records of codes. This is talked about over and over in online forums.…
Vehicle Speed Control · May 19, 2021 · AZ
My Flex has repeatedly lost power while driving. I can feel the car lose power, and the yellow wrench light comes on. After reading up on it, I learned that you have to turn the vehicle off, wherever you are, and restart it after a few minutes. The wrench light turns off, and the car runs as normal, with no records of codes. This is talked about over and over in online forums.…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Ford Flex have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2009 Ford Flex, the most recent one (16V247000) for air bags. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Flex?
Based on 181 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are engine (36), electrical system (32), power train (23).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2009 Ford Flex?
Owners reported 7 crashes, 2 fires, 16 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.