2013 Ford Flex problems and complaints
Owners have filed 578 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Flex. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (200), Steering (149), Unknown Or Other (78).
Key takeaways
- 578 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 200 | 35% |
| Steering | 149 | 26% |
| Unknown Or Other | 78 | 13% |
| Structure | 69 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 59 | 10% |
| Exterior Lighting | 36 | 6% |
| Engine | 32 | 6% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 24 | 4% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 21 | 4% |
| Suspension | 17 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 13 | 2% |
| Gasoline | 12 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ford Flex SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2013 Ford Flex SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,seats,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-05-08
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? MULTIPLE DRIVER AID FUNCATIONS IN-OP. DRIVER DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK, DRIVER DOOR LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH WILL NOT OPERATE ANY LOCKS, PASSENGER DOOR MIRROR WILL NOT MOVE, SEAT MEMORY WILL NOT SAVE, REAR VIEW MIR...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-05-08
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? INTERNAL WATER PUMP/ TIMING CHAINS/ VVT SOLENOIDS/ CAM PHASERS/ CAM SENSORS/ RELATED SEALS How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? ENGINE FAILURE - SUDDEN STOP OF VEHICLE Has the problem been reproduce...
Steering - filed 2026-04-21
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, with the power steering fault warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure reoccurred, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an i...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.