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Other or unknownPart report

2019 Ford Flex Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
53about this part
Share
21%of 258 total for the year
Median mileage
4,261miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2019 Ford Flex, 21% of the 258 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,261 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Occasionally when I am turning left or right there is a clunking noise under the front end of my car. I typically back into a parking space and when I am lining up my car to back in is mostly when the noise occurs. It is a loud sound that almost sounds like a popping or snapping. It does not matter the temperature outside, nor does it matter whether it is dry or wet. It isn't happening every time either. It is frightening, though, because I had a tie rod snap on a car one time and it always makes me think of that. …”

NHTSA complaint #11312000, filed 2020-02, 6,500 miles

“While the FLEX was parked in our driveway, the glass in the rear hatch blew out. It occurred around 5:00p. The temperature was in the 70's all day. No one drove, went into the FLEX, or opened the hatch that day. At 4:30p the glass was still intact. At 5:00p the hatch glass was seen on the ground and rear bumper.”

NHTSA complaint #11352218, filed 2020-08, 2,022 miles

“My Ford Flex has an open recall to fix the rear-view camera from December 2024. The status shows Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available . This is now going on 18 months and it is unacceptable that they cannot fix it. It is a safety issue because my rear-view camera does not work and I am filing a complaint based on this not being resolved in a timely manner.”

NHTSA complaint #11745200, filed 2026-06

“Trim panel on driver side door containing keyless entry pad blew off while traveling down highway, banged against car, then completely separated from vehicle and landed somewhere behind me on PA Turnpike. I replaced it myself and it happened a second time exactly the same way. Now I just have black Gorilla tape over the opening.”

NHTSA complaint #11687660, filed 2025-09

“Rear camera does not work consistently. Obviously, backing up is a safety issue. The rear-view camera image sometimes is distorted, inverted, or completely blank when the vehicle is in reverse. This has been occurring for several months. I have not had vehicle inspected at a dealer or service center at present. The message I receive on screen states Camera is Unavailable”

NHTSA complaint #11645855, filed 2025-03

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20195321%
20182029%
20171331%
20161414%
20151311%
20142510%
20137813%
201258%
2011128%
2010107%
20091911%

Other parts of the 2019 Ford Flex

Back-over prevention (rear camera)
145 complaints
Body and structure
59 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Lane departure
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Seat 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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