2015 Ford Flex steering problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2015 Ford Flex — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering Service Fault and Avancetrac Service popped up while driving, vehicle has 110k miles. Lost all power steering, so we pulled off into the closest parking lot. Code U3000 pulled up with a code reader, waiting to have vehicle towed to Ford for a solution.”
filed Aug 25, 2025
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Flex. The contact state that while driving on two occasions at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the steering wheel became very stiff. The "Power Steering Assist Fault" message was displayed. During the first failure, the contact…”
filed Jul 14, 2025
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% |
| 2014 Flex | 66 | 27% |
| 2013 Flex | 149 | 26% |
| 2012 Flex | 24 | 38% |
| 2011 Flex | 57 | 40% |
| 2010 Flex | 32 | 23% |
| 2009 Flex | 18 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 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.