2009 Ford Flex steering problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Ford Flex — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Was driving and the steering wheel became stiff. I received no warnings indications or lights on the dash. I had to give it a hard turn to get it to a parking lot and have it towed to a dealership.”
filed Apr 22, 2023
“This is the third time the power steering has failed in this vehicle. I was driving 60 mph and without warning the steering seized. Luckily I was driving in right lane and was able to get vehicle safely to a lot. There was no warning, no noises, no dashboard lights came on. The steering became very…”
filed Jun 13, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Flex years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Flex | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Flex | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 Flex | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 Flex | 8 | 9% |
| 2015 Flex | 19 | 19% |
| 2014 Flex | 66 | 27% |
| 2013 Flex | 149 | 26% |
| 2012 Flex | 24 | 38% |
| 2011 Flex | 57 | 40% |
| 2010 Flex | 32 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Ford Flex
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.