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Ford Flex engine and engine cooling problems by year

45 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine and engine cooling across 7 Flex model years. The most reported year is 2009 with 17 reports.

YearEngine and Engine Cooling reportsShare
2019 Flex21%
2016 Flex11%
2014 Flex62%
2013 Flex41%
2011 Flex75%
2010 Flex86%
2009 Flex179%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine and engine cooling. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.