CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Ford Flex has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Back Over Prevention (34 reports).
2015 Ford Flex recalls
Rearview camera may show blank or distorted image
The rearview camera on certain vehicles may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Rear Toe Links May Fracture, Causing Sudden Handling Loss
Certain Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, and Lincoln MKT vehicles from model years 2013 to 2015 with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack may have rear suspension toe links that fracture under stress.
Fuel Pump Can Overheat and Cut Power, Causing Stalls
A component inside the fuel pump electric module may overheat, causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Parking Brake May Not Fully Engage, Risking Rollaway
Certain 2015-2016 Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles built during specific production windows in May 2015 may have a parking brake that does not fully engage when applied.
Most common 2015 Ford Flex problems
Problem areas named in the 116 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 34 |
| Steering | 19 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Suspension | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
What owners report
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 rear-view camera displayed an upside-down image. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Backup camera doesn't work all the time
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part needed to complete the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was blank with the "Camera Not Available" message, inverted or distorted with lines. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a rearview camera failure was diagnosed and camera replacement was required. The dealer confirmed that the parts were unavailable and offered to perform the repair at the contact's expense. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a blank image, a blue image, a distorted image, or the message âCamera Unavailableâ was displayed. 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 dealer was notified several times of the failure, and the contact was informed that the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was prov
The contact owns a 2015 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 rear-view camera was intermittently inoperable. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
2015 Ford Flex questions
Does the 2015 Ford Flex have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2015 Ford Flex: Rearview camera may show blank or distorted image; Rear Toe Links May Fracture, Causing Sudden Handling Loss; Fuel Pump Can Overheat and Cut Power, Causing Stalls; Parking Brake May Not Fully Engage, Risking Rollaway. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Flex?
Based on 116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Back Over Prevention (34), Steering (19), Fuel/Propulsion System (18).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 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.