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Buying a used 2018 Ford Flex? Check these 3 recalls first
The item that stands out is a critical recall for rear suspension links that can break; the other two are lower severity — a rearview camera image that may fail and door pillar trim that can fall off while driving. Nothing carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. NHTSA lists 65 owner complaints with seven crashes and one injury, and the largest area, structure (18), lines up with the trim recall, followed by back over prevention (14) and electrical (11). Complaints are unverified.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the rear suspension link recall by VIN and have the links inspected underneath
- Check that the door pillar trim is present and securely attached on both sides
- Test the rearview camera on several restarts and ask about electrical faults
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Ford Flex
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford and Lincoln rear suspension links can break | Suspension | critical |
| Ford and Lincoln rearview camera image may fail | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ford Flex Door Pillar Trim Can Fall Off While Driving | Structure | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
65 complaints filed for this model year, including 7 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 18 | Yes |
| Rear Camera | 14 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 11 | None found |
| Suspension | 9 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |
| Brakes | 2 | None found |