CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Ford Flex has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 260 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Back Over Prevention (153 reports).
2019 Ford Flex recalls
Door Trim May Detach While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
The driver and front passenger B-pillar door trim on certain vehicles may come loose and detach while the vehicle is being driven.
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.
Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Distorted Image
The rearview camera in certain 2019 Ford Fiesta, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
Loose Power Cables Can Arc and Cause a Fire
Some power supply cables at the starter and alternator may not have been properly secured.
Most common 2019 Ford Flex problems
Problem areas named in the 260 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 153 |
| Structure | 60 |
| Unknown Or Other | 54 |
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 11 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Lane Departure | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
What owners report
UPDATE TO ODI #XXX- 2019 Ford Flex, VIN [XXX], recall 24V951 (Ford 24S75), rearview camera. Camera failed XXX: in reverse the screen turns blue, image flickers off. Still failing. Presented XXX (R.O. #XXX): no repair, no finding. XXX [XXX] [XXX] Ford verified in writing (R.O. #XXX, 63,180 mi): camera at fault, DTC C1001, no repair available, bulletin only tentatively planned Dec 2027, released unrepaired at no charge. Timeline: interim letter XXX said parts not available and promised a second letter when the remedy arrived; none arrived. Remedy anticipated XXX was missed; XXX Ford said no approved remedy or timeline; NHTSA listing now says XXX. No fix, loaner, interim plan, or firm date in
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (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 rearview camera displayed a blank image. The message "Camera Not Available" was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was 50,000.
On Tuesday, October 6, 2026 I drove my car without issue and parked in my garage. I later came out and while getting something out of the passenger side noticed fluid leaking out from under the car. After looking at it I decided it looked like the water pump. When I turned the car on it began making engine sounds (no check engine light has come on). With the sound I decided to have the car towed to a mechanic and was told the water pump failed. I chose to have it towed to another mechanic for a second opinion because of the sound and after testing was discovered that the engine is done for. I received no check engine light notification or any other indication that something was wrong. We hav
Rearview camera was recalled almost 2 years ago and still no replacement parts available and the rearview camera in my vehicle does have the issue described. Whenever I put my car in reverse 1 of the following happens every time - Blue screen - Black screen - Image upside down - Distorted image with lines through it and upside down - Distorted image with lines through it and rightside up - No image with "Camera unavailable" message
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V829000 (Structure); however, the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that while in Reverse (R), the rearview camera displayed an upside-down image, posing a safety hazard while attempting to attach a trailer to haul. A local dealer was contacted and confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by telephone. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
2019 Ford Flex questions
Does the 2019 Ford Flex have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2019 Ford Flex: Door Trim May Detach While Driving, Raising Crash Risk; Rearview camera may show blank or distorted image; Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Distorted Image; Loose Power Cables Can Arc and Cause a Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Flex?
Based on 260 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Back Over Prevention (153), Structure (60), Unknown Or Other (54).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 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.