CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Ford Flex has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 181 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (36 reports).
2009 Ford Flex recalls
Driver Front Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash
The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in a high-speed crash.
Most common 2009 Ford Flex problems
Problem areas named in the 181 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 36 |
| Electrical System | 32 |
| Power Train | 23 |
| Steering | 18 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 17 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 14 |
| Structure | 12 |
What owners report
On February 26, 2026, I purchased a used 2009 Ford Flex VIN from Headerâs Auto Sales. At time of delivery, the vehicle was equipped with tires that did not meet the manufacturerâs required load rating for this vehicle. A licensed mechanic provided a safety assessment confirming the tires were improperly load-rated and unsafe to carry the vehicle load. We were not informed of this issue at sale. To make the vehicle safe to drive, I replaced all 4 tires at my cost. Improper load-rated tires can result in tire failure, loss of vehicle control, and crash. Dealer sold vehicle "as-is" without disclosure of this safety defect.
You can be driving down the road, and all your gauges will stop working, and all the warning lights on the dash will light up. The first time this happened my wife got stuck at a gas station all the warning lights were on and the car would not start, people tried to jump it and it would not affected at all. I looked on the internet and found were someone said to beat on the passenger side floorboard, I called my wife and told her to try that, and when she did the car would start. It doesn't do it all the time, you never know when it's going to happen. We have to just stomp on the passenger floor to get everything to start working again. If I had not found this information from somebody else
Rear subframe rusted at bolt mount. Vehicle could have experienced catastrophic failure wihle driving. Independent service center diagnosed and documented rusted area and potential for failure. Noise would happen during acceleration/deceleration but not in wet weather conditions. Until diagnosed as unsafe to drive, vehicle drove with rear passenger side sitting on rear spring, potentially causing spring to rust prematurely.
The door ajar sensor malfunctions and is crazy expensive to fix. There are numerous posts and videos online of workarounds bcz itâs so common but they donât seem safe since thatâs a safety feature and the workarounds are simply a way to trick or bypass the warning sensors since the doors are actually closed in most cases. Ford needs to take ownership of this and issue a recall. Thereâs a tire pressure sensor failure as well.
Was driving and the steering wheel became stiff. I received no warnings indications or lights on the dash. I had to give it a hard turn to get it to a parking lot and have it towed to a dealership.
2009 Ford Flex questions
Does the 2009 Ford Flex have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2009 Ford Flex: Driver Front Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Flex?
Based on 181 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (36), Electrical System (32), Power Train (23).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Ford Flex has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.