2017 Ford Flex problems and complaints
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Flex. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (13), Suspension (13), Back Over Prevention (7).
Key takeaways
- 42 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 13 | 31% |
| Suspension | 13 | 31% |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 17% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | 10% |
| Structure | 3 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 7% |
| Steering | 3 | 7% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 5% |
| Wheels | 2 | 5% |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% |
| Engine | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Flex SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2017 Ford Flex SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure,back Over Prevention - filed 2026-07-24
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V829000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recal...
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-07-22
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Flex. 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 contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a distorted image. No warning light was illuminated. Th...
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-06-18
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Flex. 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 local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer h...
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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.