2019 Ford Flex Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 257 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Ford Flex, 2% of the 257 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.
“In October of 2025 the vehicle began to make engine noises. Within a day the vehicle stalled and shut down completely. I had my mechanic examine the car and they advise coolant had leaked into the engine cause damage. The engine had to be replaced. No warranty coverage and 4k later.”
NHTSA complaint #11735238, filed 2026-05“2019 Flex , Odometer reading 58,190. Coolant seen on lower part of engine along with low coolant level. Took to dealership who confirmed the water pump failed and was leaking. We were lucky it was caught early before coolant leaked into the engine, causing the engine to stop while driving and permanently damage engine. There are no warnings for this when it happens (coolant leaking into engine),we were just fortunate to notice low coolant. …”
NHTSA complaint #11741616, filed 2026-06“I am submitting a formal complaint regarding multiple premature and potentially safety-related failures on my 2019 Ford Flex, purchased new on 11/25/2019. These include: ⚠️ 1. …”
NHTSA complaint #11676254, filed 2025-07“Coolant Intrusion - Water pump leaked inside the engine, causing engine failure. The engine has to be replaced. This has been a known problem with this model and has been fixed/covered by the warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11668622, filed 2025-06Related service bulletins
- 10159494Apr 26, 2019SSM 47948 - 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 8 | 8% |
| 2015 | 11 | 10% |
| 2014 | 22 | 9% |
| 2013 | 33 | 6% |
| 2012 | 11 | 17% |
| 2011 | 25 | 17% |
| 2010 | 30 | 22% |
| 2009 | 36 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ford Flex
145 complaintsBody and structure
59 complaintsOther or unknown
53 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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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