2013 Ford Flex suspension problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2013 Ford Flex — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a recall repair. The contact stated the dealer declined to perform the recall repair because the vehicle was unable to be started. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V072000 (SUSPENSION). The vehicle…”
filed Mar 3, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact stated while driving at highway speeds, the front end of the vehicle was shaking and vibrating, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the…”
filed Sep 5, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspensionCampaign 20V072000 · Feb 10, 2020
Suspension problems in other Flex years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Flex | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 Flex | 9 | 15% |
| 2017 Flex | 13 | 31% |
| 2016 Flex | 10 | 11% |
| 2015 Flex | 7 | 7% |
| 2014 Flex | 26 | 10% |
| 2012 Flex | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 Flex | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Flex | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 Flex | 9 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.