2016 Ford Flex Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 Ford Flex, 3% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Drove my 2016 Ford FLEX I tried to avoid animal on road and steering assist light came on couldnt steer and hit a pole. The dealership wouldnt look at cause I had it towed there told me I had to go where my inusrance would fix it I had no car for four months theres no recall on it cause its a new truck there were problems with this FLEX in 2010-2016 getting the brushoff from my dealer”
NHTSA complaint #10953900, filed 2017-02, 11,000 miles“Power steering would not engage when car was started in morning after two days of long driving. Would not engage with repeated efforts at starting. Had previously failed briefly while car was in motion at less than 10 miles per hour, six months before, but reinstituted when seat belt was fastened.”
NHTSA complaint #11152009, filed 2018-11, 25,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Flex. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The stability control warning light was illuminated, and the Steering Failure message was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and suggested that the contact file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. …”
NHTSA complaint #11669216, filed 2025-06, 84,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Ford Flex
29 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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