2019 Ford Flex reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Ford Flex — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 272
- 263 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- BACK OVER PREVENTION
- 92 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 6 reported crashes · 3 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,966
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
-65
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2017-2021
-8
median 280 complaints in 501 records
Top component share
40%
Back Over Prevention: 108 complaints
What owners report fails — 2019 Ford Flex
- BACK OVER PREVENTION 92
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 44
- STRUCTURE 27
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA 16
4 recalls on record for the 2019 Ford Flex
- NHTSA 25V695000 · 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing th
- NHTSA 25V732000 · 2025 · STRUCTURE:BODY Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 24V951000 · 2024 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, in
- NHTSA 18V548000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
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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 2019 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 2019 Ford Flex reliable?
NHTSA has 272 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Ford Flex and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is back over prevention (92 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Ford Flex units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Flex?
Owners most often report problems with: back over prevention (92), unknown or other (44), structure (27), electrical system (21). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 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.