CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Ford Flex has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Back Over Prevention (32 reports).
2016 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.
Oil Leak Can Ignite Engine Fire Risk
Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes can leak oil onto engine components.
Most common 2016 Ford Flex problems
Problem areas named in the 102 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 32 |
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Suspension | 10 |
| Structure | 9 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2016 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 intermittently displayed a blank or distorted image. The failure almost caused the contact to strike a pedestrian. An unknown dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2016 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 occasionally, while in reverse, the rear-view camera failed to display an image. The local dealer was contacted on several occasions. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Flex. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to complete the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rear-view camera intermittently failed to display a clear image. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V829000 (Structure); however, parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed a blank or distorted image. The contact made several attempts to notify the dealer but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
2016 Ford Flex questions
Does the 2016 Ford Flex have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2016 Ford Flex: Rearview camera may show blank or distorted image; Rear Toe Links May Fracture, Causing Sudden Handling Loss; Oil Leak Can Ignite Engine Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Flex?
Based on 102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Back Over Prevention (32), Electrical System (23), Unknown Or Other (14).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 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.