2015 Ford Flex problems and complaints
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford Flex. The most-reported areas: Back Over Prevention (35), Steering (19), Fuel/Propulsion System (18).
Key takeaways
- 117 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 35 | 30% |
| Steering | 19 | 16% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 11% |
| Power Train | 11 | 9% |
| Engine | 11 | 9% |
| Suspension | 7 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ford Flex SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2015 Ford Flex SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-11-03
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera image was upside down. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the ...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-23
Backup camera doesn't work all the time
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-10-23
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V69500 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While reversing, the r...
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More for the 2015 Ford Flex
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.