Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Ford Flex
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Ford Flex has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 260 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V732000 Driver and Passenger Door Trim May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V695000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V951000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V548000 Alternator and Starter Cables may be Loose NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Back Over Prevention 146 complaints
- Structure 59 complaints
- Unknown or Other 54 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 11 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
Of the 260 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 260 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Ford Flex has an average reliability rating with 258 owner complaints and four NHTSA recalls. The majority of issues relate to the back over prevention system and body structure. Electrical system problems are present but less frequent. The evidence is somewhat limited due to a moderate number of complaints and recalls.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rearview camera | Unknown | $200–$700 | common |
| Door trim | Unknown | $100–$300 | common |
| Alternator | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Cooling system inspection
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery service
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rear camera malfunction
- Loose door trim panels
- Electrical arcing symptoms
- Wiper and visibility issues
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Ford Flex at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.