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2015 Ford Flex Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 96 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2015 Ford Flex

The 2015 Ford Flex has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
96
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Ford Flex (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V621000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V464000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V072000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V695000
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Most Common Problems — 2015 Ford Flex

Based on 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Back Over Prevention
19
Steering
19
Fuel/propulsion System
12
Power Train
11
Electrical System
10
Unknown Or Other
9
Suspension
7
Engine
3
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Ford Flex — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2010 139 complaints 2011 144 complaints 2012 64 complaints 2013 578 complaints 2014 247 complaints 2015 96 complaints 2016 86 complaints 2017 39 complaints 2018 61 complaints 2019 214 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2012, 2017, 2018 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Ford Flex

Is the 2015 Ford Flex reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Ford Flex has 4 recalls and 96 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Flex have?
The 2015 Ford Flex has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Flex?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Ford Flex are: Back Over Prevention, Steering, Fuel/propulsion System, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Ford Flex safe to buy?
The 2015 Ford Flex has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Flex should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Flex are: 2012, 2017, 2018. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.