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2016 Ford Flex Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 86 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2016 Ford Flex

The 2016 Ford Flex has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
86
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Ford Flex (3)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V925000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V072000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V695000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Ford Flex

Based on 86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
19
Back Over Prevention
12
Suspension
10
Unknown Or Other
9
Power Train
8
Steering
7
Structure
3
Engine
3
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Ford Flex — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 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 2020 0 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 — 2016 Ford Flex

Is the 2016 Ford Flex reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Ford Flex has 3 recalls and 86 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Flex have?
The 2016 Ford Flex has 3 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 2016 Ford Flex?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Ford Flex are: Electrical System, Back Over Prevention, Suspension, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Ford Flex safe to buy?
The 2016 Ford Flex has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 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.