2009 Ford Flex Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 10%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Ford Flex, 10% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles. 1 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.
“This is the third time the power steering has failed in this vehicle. I was driving 60 MPH and without warning the steering seized. Luckily I was driving in right lane and was able to get vehicle safely to a lot. There was no warning, no noises, no dashboard lights came on. The steering became very tight and was extremely difficult to turn the wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #11328645, filed 2020-06, 170,000 miles“Steering: I have had issues with my steering, we have had the rack and pinion replaced, steering pump and steering belt. My problem is still not fixed. The steering is really hard and then likes to break loose at any given moment. This has almost caused me to wreck several times. There is a recall on newer model Ford flexs. I think they all need to be recalled before someone gets hurt or killed!”
NHTSA complaint #11202640, filed 2019-04, 200,000 miles“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“Takata recall when I am driving my 2009 Ford FLEX to 30 or 40 MPH the sterring wheel turns to the right by itself making a dangerous move and I almost bumped into another car.”
NHTSA complaint #10966632, filed 2017-03, 35 miles“Drove 30 miles at highway speed. Then in shopping mall engine quit suddenly at 20 MPH without any warning. No power brakes, no power steering. It was if someone had turned off the ignition. I was able to muscle the car out of traffic and was thankful this sudden failure did not occur at speed or while making a turn across traffic. This seems to be a problem identical to those reported by other 09 FLEX owners, but Ford ( or at least my local dealer) is not interested in addressing the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10500862, filed 2013-02, 24,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 | 8 | 8% |
| 2015 | 19 | 17% |
| 2014 | 66 | 27% |
| 2013 | 149 | 26% |
| 2012 | 24 | 38% |
| 2011 | 57 | 40% |
| 2010 | 32 | 23% |
| 2009 | 18 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford Flex
36 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsOther or unknown
19 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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