2016 Ford Flex electrical system problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 Ford Flex — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rear camera has been bad for six months - hazard to drive. Camera not available, is the prompt that comes up. My brother in law took his 2015 Ford F350 in for inspection and his camera was replace this was months ago.”
filed Jun 28, 2026
“The failed/malfunctioning components involve the rear backup camera system and related electronic driver assistance/safety systems in this 2016 Ford Flex, including the blind spot warning system and parking collision warning features. The condition is intermittent but ongoing and the vehicle is…”
filed May 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 24, 2026This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to: Display…
TSB 25-2570 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 26, 2025Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in…
SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 12, 2025
Electrical System problems in other Flex years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Flex | 22 | 9% |
| 2018 Flex | 11 | 18% |
| 2017 Flex | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 Flex | 13 | 13% |
| 2014 Flex | 57 | 23% |
| 2013 Flex | 200 | 35% |
| 2012 Flex | 10 | 16% |
| 2011 Flex | 9 | 6% |
| 2010 Flex | 13 | 9% |
| 2009 Flex | 32 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.