2016 Ford Flex Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 14%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Ford Flex, 14% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,500 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.
“Takata recall my engine light went on 2000 miles before my manufactures warranty expired. I have a Ford shop here, but they are rated so low and I hear nothing but bad stuff about them, so I called the next closest 95 miles away in spearfish, sd. I explained to the guy what code the engine threw, but my light is now off. He said not to come in, until my engine light came back on. Meanwhile my engine still hisses and the exhaust odor is so strong inside and outside of the vehicle. I have 36,879 miles on my 2016 and either have an exhaust leak from the headers or the manifold. …”
NHTSA complaint #11154082, filed 2018-11, 32,000 miles“Purchased a new 2016 Ford FLEX on july 29, 2016, drove it most of the day on saturday and smelled exhaust fumes mostly every time I exilirated. Wentto urgent care sick from exhaust fume poisoning, got worse as day went by and went to a regular hospital er. Brought vehicle back to dealer on monday and after them researching the problem, it was faulty vent in rear causing exhausting to enter into interior.”
NHTSA complaint #10893150, filed 2016-08, 38 miles“My vehicle is affected by recall 25V695. Ford dealership confirmed no remedy parts are available and cannot provide a timeline. This vehicle is part of my commercial fleet and I am unable to operate it, resulting in significant financial loss. The manufacturer issued a recall with no available fix, leaving owners stranded indefinitely.”
NHTSA complaint #11723348, filed 2026-03“My 2016 Ford Flex’s reverse camera has been shorting out, blinking off and on. If the camera does come on the picture is upside down. This has been happening for over a month and I have not had it looked at. This is similar to the most recent back up camera recall for other Ford vehicles for this year range.”
NHTSA complaint #11687203, filed 2025-09“No accident has occurred. Though potential for accident for battery faulty/ electrical failure. The panel (B?) On the driver door with the keypad gets water when it rains and is constantly on. This is affecting the battery causing high density corrosion the connection points. The keypad is constantly on and no longer functions. Potentially affecting locking mechanism”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 53 | 21% |
| 2018 | 20 | 29% |
| 2017 | 13 | 31% |
| 2016 | 14 | 14% |
| 2015 | 13 | 11% |
| 2014 | 25 | 10% |
| 2013 | 78 | 13% |
| 2012 | 5 | 8% |
| 2011 | 12 | 8% |
| 2010 | 10 | 7% |
| 2009 | 19 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford Flex
29 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology