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SuspensionPart report

2016 Ford Flex Suspension Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
10%of 101 total for the year
Median mileage
66,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Ford Flex, 10% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“I was driving down the road, heard a pop, fishtailed then rolled over 1.5 times into a ditch. A rear suspension part broke, indicated by groves made at the scene and camber of tire after accident. The rollover could have seriously injured myself or my passenger. The police report refers to a mechanical failure. No warning signs from the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11622568, filed 2024-10

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Flex. The contact received notice of an unknown recall associated with the right rear toe link, that was previously repaired. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 5 MPH, she observed a loud snapping noise emanating from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that as his wife attempted to steer the vehicle into the drive way the vehicle the vehicle began steering to the right. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it has yet to be diagnosed as of yet. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11737652, filed 2026-05, 115,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford FLEX. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v072000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11366394, filed 2020-10

Related recalls

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201962%
2018913%
20171331%
20161010%
201576%
20142610%
2013173%
201235%
201121%
201054%
200995%

Other parts of the 2016 Ford Flex

Back-over prevention (rear camera)
29 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Other or unknown
14 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
Seat 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