2019 Ford Flex Problems, Recalls & Reliability
298 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Ford Flex, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 35/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Driver assistance leads the reports, typically around 50,000 miles.
Below average
Where 2019 sits among all Flex years
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed an inverted image. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Flex
“The passenger side b pillar trim flew off on the highway! The driver side is also loose”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Flex
“The rear camera in this vehicle is not functioning properly, and it is a known issue on other models of this year.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Flex
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 123 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 50,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 35,000 and 74,561 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Fix: Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 17, 2025. Additional letters will be sent…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a…
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed January 22, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 24V951.
Technical service bulletins
49 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2019 Ford Flex. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2019 Ford Flex reliable?
The 2019 Ford Flex drew 298 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 35/100, scored against the model's worst year (2013).
What are the most common 2019 Ford Flex problems?
The top reported problems for the 2019 Ford Flex are driver assistance (143 complaints), body & structure (51), and other (48).
At what mileage do 2019 Ford Flex problems show up?
Owners most often report 2019 Ford Flex problems around 50,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 35,000 and 74,561 miles.
Does the 2019 Ford Flex have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2019 Ford Flex. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.