2016 Ford Flex vs 2018 Ford Flex
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Ford Flex | 2018 Ford Flex |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 94 | 61 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 86 | 63 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–19 | 17–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,078 mi | 57,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Flex | Ford Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 24 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 11 |
| Structure | 8 | 17 |
| Suspension | 10 | 9 |
| Power Train | 8 | 2 |
| Steering | 8 | 2 |
| Engine | 7 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
2016 Ford Flex
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.