2013 Ford Flex Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 4%of 580 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 Ford Flex, 4% of the 580 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Service advancetrac and collision warning not available notifications present when driving, specifically occurring when turning. Ford dealership indicated the power steering control module (pscm) was detecting a motor position sensor fault and recommended replacement of electronic steering gear. I spoke with Ford customer service and the grand ledge michigan Ford dealership regarding recall safety recall 15s18 and both indicated that my VIN was not included in the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11016195, filed 2017-08, 63,000 miles“Ford FLEX 2013 door ajar light remains illuminated after doors are shut. After several attempts at closing door tightly and door appears firmly shut, the light still indicates open. Also, doors do not auto lock when car is parked for some time and doors do not auto lock while driving. Very dangerous safety issue with children traveling with me everyday in the back seats. I hate to think what might happen if I have an accident and the air bags don't deploy because the sensors indicate the door is open. …”
NHTSA complaint #10786843, filed 2015-10, 28,000 miles“-passenger door, rear passenger door, and hatch door ajar signal stays on when door is closed. -interior light stays on -alarms goes off in the middle of the night -faulty latch -ignition key switch dings until I put key in and turn key back and forth and then take out again. *the dome light stays on and creates a night driving hazard. *it creates a safety hazard when the dome lights stays on and I am sitting in a public area at night. *the false door ajar signal prevents me from recognizing a real door ajar situation, which is very dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #10865822, filed 2016-05, 79,022 miles“-passenger door, rear passenger door, and hatch door ajar signal stays on when door is closed. -interior light stays on -alarms goes off in the middle of the night -faulty latch -ignition key switch dings until I put key in and turn key back and forth and then take out again. *the dome light stays on and creates a night driving hazard. *it creates a safety hazard when the dome lights stays on and I am sitting in a public area at night. *the false door ajar signal prevents me from recognizing a real door ajar situation, which is very dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #10865828, filed 2016-05, 35,000 miles“-passenger door, rear passenger door, and hatch door ajar signal stays on when door is closed. -interior light stays on -alarms goes off in the middle of the night -faulty latch -ignition key switch dings until I put key in and turn key back and forth and then take out again. *the dome light stays on and creates a night driving hazard. *it creates a safety hazard when the dome lights stays on and I am sitting in a public area at night. *the false door ajar signal prevents me from recognizing a real door ajar situation, which is very dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #10865830, filed 2016-05, 43,000 milesElectronic stability control: 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 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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