2019 Ford Flex Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 258 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,006miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2019 Ford Flex, 2% of the 258 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,006 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.
“As with many other 2019 Flex owners, I brought my Ford Flex in for a state inspection and surprise surprise! I have to replace my toe link already! Failure after failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11760411, filed 2026-08“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“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact was eventually able to slow down to 5 MPH and regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven approximately four blocks to a safe location in a nearby parking lot. The contact parked the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that the rear passenger's side wheel was turned outward, and the top of the wheel was turned inward. The contact stated that the vehicle felt like it was being driven on black ice. …”
NHTSA complaint #11717355, filed 2026-02, 123,312 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 55 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the rear driver’s side wheel turned independently at a 45-degree angle, and the rear end of the vehicle was pulled into the left lane, causing the vehicle to spin out twice. The contact stated that his wife was able to pull over to the right side of the road. A local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear toe link needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11704325, filed 2025-12, 188,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 20 MPH, the traction control warning light illuminated, and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact met his daughter who had pulled over to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle. The contact noticed that both rear tires were toed outward. The rear passenger’s side tire was toed out more than the driver’s side. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11521110, filed 2023-05, 60,700 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 9 | 13% |
| 2017 | 13 | 31% |
| 2016 | 10 | 10% |
| 2015 | 7 | 6% |
| 2014 | 26 | 10% |
| 2013 | 17 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 9 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ford Flex
145 complaintsBody and structure
59 complaintsOther or unknown
53 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsEngine
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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