2013 Ford Flex Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 580 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Ford Flex, 1% of the 580 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 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.
“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“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. The failure was intermittent. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that they could not duplicate the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11483623, filed 2022-09, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Ford FLEX. The contact stated that the vehicle had a sudden drastic reduction in speed. Upon making a left or right turn, the vehicle seemed as if it would stall. The vehicle was taken to three different authorized dealers, but they were not able to replicate and diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was unable to provide a permanent remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000.... .updated 08/18/15 updated 08/26/15.”
NHTSA complaint #10704668, filed 2015-04, 13,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10057831Jan 9, 2015Ford: certain 2013-2015 ford fusion and taurus, 2011-2015 ford explorer, 2013-2014 ford edge and flex, 2013-2015 lincoln mks, mkx, and 2013-2014 lincoln mkt vehicles may…
Vehicle speed 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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