2017 Ford Flex Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Ford Flex, 7% of the 42 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Backup camera frequently goes blank. I noticed an active recall for other ford vehicles and wanted to report I’m having the same issue with my 2017 ford flex, so I’m hoping the flexes will be added to the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11691098, filed 2025-10“My 2017 Ford Flex has an open safety recall for the rearview camera system (Ford Recall 25S49 / NHTSA Recall 25V695). The recall states the camera may display a blank image or show the message “Camera Unavailable” when the vehicle is placed in reverse. My vehicle is actively experiencing this exact failure. The screen frequently displays “Camera Unavailable,” preventing the rearview camera safety feature from functioning when the vehicle is put in reverse. I received the recall notice in October 2025. …”
NHTSA complaint #11723530, filed 2026-03Related service bulletins
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- 10201050Aug 27, 2021Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022…
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 23 | 9% |
| 2018 | 12 | 17% |
| 2017 | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 | 23 | 23% |
| 2015 | 13 | 11% |
| 2014 | 57 | 23% |
| 2013 | 201 | 35% |
| 2012 | 10 | 16% |
| 2011 | 9 | 6% |
| 2010 | 13 | 9% |
| 2009 | 32 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Flex
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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