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2013 Ford Flex Electrical system Problems

Complaints
201about this part
Share
35%of 580 total for the year
Median mileage
55,142miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 201 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Ford Flex, 35% of the 580 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,142 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have had two door latches fail in the same vehicle within 2 years of each other. No matter whether the vehicle is moving or stationary, I got a warning stating the right rear (and now the right front) door was not closed when in fact it was. There is a faulty sensor in the door latches. This also prevents the child locks from engaging since it thinks the doors are open.”

NHTSA complaint #11196869, filed 2019-04, 60,000 miles

“I have had two door latches fail in the same vehicle within 2 years of each other. No matter whether the vehicle is moving or stationary, I get a warning stating the right front (and previously the right rear) door was not closed when in fact it was. There is a faulty sensor in the door latches. This also prevents the child locks from engaging since it thinks the doors are open.”

NHTSA complaint #11196868, filed 2019-04, 75,000 miles

“Passanger door thinks its ajared. Door is secured its just think its openned. Won't allow me to lock automatically and will set off the alarm. Other than having the indication while driving, most of the problems are when it is parked and locked (if I could). I'm just dealing with the alarm issue now, dome lights always on, and soon to be dead battery.”

NHTSA complaint #11024934, filed 2017-09, 31,000 miles

“The car started smoking from the engine compartment which the battery was leaking acid from the terminal. This happened while in motion and stationary. The dealership said it was not covered under extended warranty which I thought I was given bumper to bumper warranty. Passenger door sensor may be the cause. From no clear connection.”

NHTSA complaint #10785721, filed 2015-10, 46,965 miles

“Door ajar lights continuously show on when all doors are closed. My interior lights will not go off and impairs my vision at night. Also because the ajar warnings are on my doors will not lock. I try to manually lock them and they automatically unlock while im driving. Not good while I have my 4 children in the car!”

NHTSA complaint #10888073, filed 2016-07, 45,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019239%
20181217%
201737%
20162323%
20151311%
20145723%
201320135%
20121016%
201196%
2010139%
20093218%

Other parts of the 2013 Ford Flex

Steering
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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 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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