2009 Ford Flex Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 7%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Ford Flex, 7% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,300 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“My Ford FLEX 2009 was parked at work went on break to my Ford FLEX open drivers door crab what I need closed door and back rear window shattered out into peace's not sure what caused it. Has there been any recalls for this incident with Ford”
NHTSA complaint #11181614, filed 2019-02, 66,000 miles“The paint on the roof starting peeling. I called the dealership since I still had a warranty and they told me it didnt cover paint. It started with a small spot but it continued to flake and is not about the size of a softball. There are now 3 spots like this on the roof. This is the 2tone paint with a silver roof.”
NHTSA complaint #10662182, filed 2014-12, 75,000 miles“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 miles“I purchased a 2009 Ford FLEX from mike dorian Ford that had 14000 miles on it. Two days after purchase I took it to a dealer for a bad grinding sound in the brakes. They performed a TSB on the front brakes. I took it back several more times for braking issues. Then the car came to a grinding stop in traffic several time and I almost got hit. I took it to 2 different dealers complaining about the violent shaking and the inability for it to go when I gave it gas. Finally after this happened several time I was hit as the transmission brought the car to a halt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10566112, filed 2014-02, 23,000 miles“2009 Ford FLEX hood out of alignment, middle seat are electronic and would fold down. But when took to dealer they worked. Headliner is held on by magnets. This is in the one that has the sky lights in all three rows of seats. Ford told the dealer to put vecro to hold it up. By the way they have now had the car two days. Pick it up drove home still snap, took it back, they called and said vecro did not hold either. So now I have a rental car. This car was a demo with 5,000 miles on it. My wife and I put 200 on and discovered this issue. …”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 59 | 23% |
| 2018 | 19 | 28% |
| 2017 | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 | 9 | 9% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 5% |
| 2013 | 69 | 12% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 12 | 7% |
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 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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