WheelsPart report

2009 Ford Flex Wheels Problems

Complaints: 5about this part
Share: 3%of 181 total for the year
Median mileage: 40,000miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2009 Ford Flex, 3% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.

“While driving down out of an approach, making a right turn, going maybe 5 MPH, vehicle comes to screeching halt, making a terrible grinding noise. Engine does not go off, no stalling. Feels like something is interfering with wheels. Happened monthly, always out of a slightly down-facing driveway, turning right. Then about a week ago, it happened while making a normal left hand turn onto a flat street at an intersection going a little faster. Vehicle lurches to a complete stop, horrible grinding noise, and I can't go until I can steer wheels straight which is really hard to do. …”

NHTSA complaint #10538215, filed 2013-08, 40,000 miles

“Wheel bearing failed before 60,000 miles and now at least one other is failing. If the wheel seizes, control of the car could be lost. I believe Ford has purchased poor quality faulty bearings and should replace them for safety of drivers and others on road.”

NHTSA complaint #10717279, filed 2015-05, 50,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Ford FLEX. While driving approximately 15 MPH and towing a trailer, the front passenger side wheel seized as the contact attempted to accelerate. The contact continued to depress the accelerator pedal until the wheel regained normal operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician was unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10438635, filed 2011-12, 27,000 miles

Wheels: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2019	1	0%
2018	2	3%
2017	2	5%
2016	1	1%
2014	2	1%
2013	4	1%
2012	2	3%
2011	5	3%
2010	2	1%
2009	5	3%

Other parts of the 2009 Ford Flex

Engine
36 complaints Brakes
33 complaints Electrical system
32 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
23 complaints Fuel system
19 complaints Other or unknown
19 complaints Steering
18 complaints Engine cooling
17 complaints Body and structure
12 complaints Electronic stability control
10 complaints Suspension
9 complaints Vehicle 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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