Ford Flex recalls

14 official safety recalls for the Ford Flex from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. B-pillar door trim may detach

    Reported October 24, 2025Model years 2017–2019NHTSA campaign 25V73200092,347 vehicles affected

    The driver or front passenger B-pillar door trim may detach while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk. Dealers will repair or replace the trim as necessary free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY
    Defect
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
    Consequence
    Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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 once the remedy is available, anticipated March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 28, 2025.

  2. Rearview camera image may fail

    Reported October 13, 2025Model years 2015–2019NHTSA campaign 25V6950001,448,655 vehicles affected

    The rearview camera may show a distorted, intermittent or blank image in reverse, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the camera as necessary free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
    Defect
    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 distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
    Consequence
    A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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 years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

  3. Rearview camera may show a blank or distorted image

    Reported December 20, 2024Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 24V95100030,715 vehicles affected

    The rearview camera may intermittently show a blank or distorted image, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the camera as necessary free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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 remedy is available, anticipated March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S75.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  4. Rear suspension toe links may fracture

    Reported February 10, 2020Model years 2013–2018NHTSA campaign 20V072000211,207 vehicles affected

    Stress may cause a rear toe link to fracture, suddenly changing vehicle handling and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the toe links free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:REAR
    Defect
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
    Consequence
    A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  5. Starter and alternator cables may cause electrical arc

    Reported August 20, 2018Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 18V54800087 vehicles affected

    Loose power supply cables at the starter or alternator may cause an electrical arc, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect the cables and secure them as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    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 recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  6. Turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak

    Reported December 22, 2016Model years 2016–2017NHTSA campaign 16V9250001,163 vehicles affected

    Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil onto engine components. If the oil reaches an ignition source, it increases fire risk. Dealers will inspect the tubes and replace them if needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
    Defect
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
    Consequence
    An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S46.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  7. Fuel pump module may overheat

    Reported August 25, 2016Model years 2013–2015NHTSA campaign 16V62100077,502 vehicles affected

    A component in the fuel pump electric module may overheat and cut power to the fuel pump, causing the engine to stall or preventing the vehicle from starting and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect the module and replace it if necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    Defect
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
    Consequence
    A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  8. Driver air bag may inflate improperly

    Reported April 26, 2016Model years 2009–2012NHTSA campaign 16V247000695 vehicles affected

    The driver air bag may inflate improperly during second-stage deployment in a high-speed crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect the air bag module and replace it if needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
    Defect
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    Consequence
    An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  9. Fuel delivery module may crack and leak

    Reported December 2, 2015Model years 2013NHTSA campaign 15V812000868 vehicles affected

    The fuel delivery module may crack and leak fuel, which can cause a fire if it reaches an ignition source. Dealers will replace the module, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Defect
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
    Consequence
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
    Remedy
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  10. Parking brake may not fully engage

    Reported July 24, 2015Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 15V4640007,165 vehicles affected

    The parking brake may not fully engage. If the vehicle is left out of Park on a slope, it could roll away and crash. Dealers will test the system and, if needed, replace the parking brake control assembly free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE
    Defect
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
    Consequence
    If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  11. Electric power steering may shut down

    Reported June 2, 2015Model years 2011–2013NHTSA campaign 15V340000393,623 vehicles affected

    A steering motor sensor fault may shut down power steering assist, requiring extra effort at low speeds and increasing crash risk. Dealers will check for fault codes and replace the steering gear or update the control module software free of charge, depending on the findings.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
    Defect
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
    Consequence
    If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  12. Passenger airbag may be improperly suppressed

    Reported November 7, 2014Model years 2014NHTSA campaign 14V710000113,418 vehicles affected

    Insufficient clearance near the seat may cause the occupant classification system to misread passenger weight and suppress the front airbag for an adult. This may increase injury risk in a crash. Dealers will widen the gap and recalibrate the system free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS
    Defect
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly. This can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to inaccurately register passenger weight and improperly suppress the passenger front airbag when the passenger seat is occupied by an adult passenger. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    Consequence
    Improper suppression of the passenger airbag increases the risk of an injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger airbag.
    Remedy
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will widen the gap between the seat frame and seat track assembly and recalibrate the seat OCS, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C10.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  13. Halfshaft may disengage while driving

    Reported July 2, 2014Model years 2013–2014NHTSA campaign 14V39300083,250 vehicles affected

    A retaining clip may be improperly installed, allowing the halfshaft to move outward and disengage. The wheels may lose drive, or the vehicle may roll away if parked without the parking brake. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the linkshaft and any damaged halfshaft, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
    Defect
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
    Consequence
    If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
    Remedy
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  14. Fuel delivery module may crack and leak

    Reported May 31, 2013Model years 2013NHTSA campaign 13V227000390,783 vehicles affected

    The fuel delivery module may crack and leak. If leaking fuel meets an ignition source, a fire may result. Dealers will replace the module, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Defect
    Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
    Consequence
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
    Remedy
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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