2013 Ford Flex Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 580 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Ford Flex, 1% of the 580 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,500 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.
“My Ford FLEX stalls while driving anywhere from 10 MPH (in residential area) to 80 MPH on highway. Electrical is still working the engine shuts off and I lose control of gas/brakes. Three warning signs pop up at the same time: check brake system, collision warning not available, and service advance trac. Once I restart the car, the codes will disappear. The problem was intermittent at first, but now it's occurring more frequently. I'm too scared to drive my car now. Ford isnt being much help. I need help.”
NHTSA complaint #11104246, filed 2018-06, 60,000 miles“The brakes make grinding noise and slipping hard to stop my brake pads and rotes pretty new went and got new brake pads still same problem especially during harder braking car not stopping there is brake fluid and everything seems to be in top shape but car will not brake properly and make grinding noise”
NHTSA complaint #11338438, filed 2020-07, 83,000 miles“Both of the tail lights have water intrusion about 3 0z of water within the chamber. I have replaced lights several times.shortening out which has caused a problem with safety and traffic violations.”
NHTSA complaint #11080337, filed 2018-03, 98,000 miles“Ithe interior lights stayed on, door sensors malfunctioned, engine power went off, and alarm would go on intermittantly. These problems happened while the car was moving and when it was parked.”
NHTSA complaint #10893663, filed 2016-08, 47,000 miles“I placed the SUV in park, turned it off (the car was stationary). As I leaned on the vehicle to get out of it, I notice it rolled back. Because it was unusual, I push on the car frame to ensure everything was okay. When I pushed the vehicle, it continued to roll out of my garage. I had to run and jump in the car, restart it, and put in in the park position again. This caused great concern for me because my small children were in the car. After this occurred, I called Ford to report it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10990849, filed 2017-05Related 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…
- 10056207May 1, 2014Ford/lincoln: due to corrosion buildup between brake pad and anchor bracket, vehicle experience a rear brake drag condition and need to be checked for debris and/or corrosion…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Ford Flex
201 complaintsSteering
149 complaintsOther or unknown
78 complaintsFuel system
72 complaintsBody and structure
69 complaintsExterior lighting
37 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsElectronic stability control
24 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
21 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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