2009 Ford Flex Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,413miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2009 Ford Flex, 1% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,413 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a Ford FLEX limited 2009, the tailgate closes by touching a button. When closing it beeps. If it hits something it is suppose to open back up. Similar to a garage door. My 7 year old child didn't realize it was closing and was struck by the door, pushing her to the ground causing a bump on her head. Meanwhile, the tailgate never stopped closing. I stood under it with my hands over my head pushed the button to see how much pressure it takes to activate the safety. …”
NHTSA complaint #10308279, filed 2010-02, 29,300 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Ford Flex
36 complaintsBrakes
33 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford Flex
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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