2009 Ford Flex reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2009 Ford Flex — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 271
- 11 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 36 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 18 reported crashes · 16 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,977
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
-66
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2007-2011
+12
median 260 complaints in 736 records
Top component share
13%
Engine: 36 complaints
What owners report fails — 2009 Ford Flex
- ENGINE 36
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 30
- POWER TRAIN 19
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17
- STEERING 17
1 recall on record for the 2009 Ford Flex
- NHTSA 16V247000 · 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2009 Ford Flex units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Ford Flex reliable?
NHTSA has 271 consumer complaints on record for the 2009 Ford Flex and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is engine (36 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2009 Ford Flex units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Flex?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (36), electrical system (30), power train (19), unknown or other (17). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2009 Ford Flex?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.