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2016 Ford Flex Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 101 total for the year
Median mileage
37,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Ford Flex, 2% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,500 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.

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Flex. While the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated instead of stopping. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11662303, filed 2025-05, 40,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had frightened him because a pedestrian was nearly struck by the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the RPM was elevated and then lowered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11699431, filed 2025-11, 35,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201823%
201622%
201462%
201361%
2012813%
201186%
20101612%
20093318%

Other parts of the 2016 Ford Flex

Back-over prevention (rear camera)
29 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Other or unknown
14 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Flex

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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