2009 Ford Flex Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 18%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Ford Flex, 18% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving Ford FLEX on highway or in town my antibrake system randomly activities causing my entire vehicle to stop. This has happened more than three times and I have complained to Ford red mccombs dealership and they can't find nothing wrong. I was billed about 225.00 dollars for a antibrake switch and my car was not fixed. Yes, and I have complaint to Ford dealership and made them aware of my continous brake problems with my Ford FLEX vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10957928, filed 2017-03, 136,000 miles“Purchased vehicle new in may 2009. Vehicle had to go in for brake repairs 10 days after I took delivery of the vehicle. Brakes have been repaired a total of 7 times since I purchased it. On sept 18, 2013 the brakes seized when I attempted to stop at a traffic light.”
NHTSA complaint #10544513, filed 2013-09, 1,984 miles“My 2009 Ford FLEX limited fwd has less than 50k miles and the rear rotors has been replaced twice. They rusted away, corrosive brake fluid causes rust. My dealer keeps saying that all FLEX vehicles have this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10604401, filed 2014-06, 24,590 miles“2009 Ford FLEX-complete brake failure after sitting for a period of time at high-altitude. Brakes had felt spongy other times but we thought it was due to icy parking lot-as after driving a bit brakes felt ok. This time brakes failed completely resulting in property damage. Car towed to local Ford dealership -- they told us the brakes were fine and there have been no issues with brakes on the Ford FLEX--which after researching we know to be false. …”
NHTSA complaint #10455941, filed 2012-04, 67,000 miles“I purchased my FLEX new on oct 2009 and it has shut off while driving three times since I bought it. The first time it happened I was driving through my neighborhood (with my children in the car with me) at 20mph all the warning lights came on my engine shut off, loss of power steering, loss of brakes. Luckily I was able coast to the side of the street. I waited a few minutes and it wouldn't start. I tried to start it again and it started up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10441503, filed 2011-12, 25,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10091151Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10090681Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Ford Flex
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford Flex
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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