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Buying a used 2019 Ford Flex? Check these 4 recalls first
Four recalls, led by a critical one for power cables that may arc and create a fire risk; the rest are two rearview camera recalls and door pillar trim that can fall off while driving. Complaint volume is high for this year at 244 NHTSA reports, though with four crashes, no fires and three injuries. Back over prevention dominates at 136, tracking the camera recalls, followed by structure (55), other (49) and electrical (22). All complaints are unverified owner reports.
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.
- Get proof by VIN that the power cable arcing recall repair was completed
- Restart the vehicle several times and confirm the backup camera image holds
- Inspect the door pillar trim attachment and check for electrical warning lights
- 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 2019 Ford Flex
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford and Lincoln power cables may arc, risking fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Ford Fiesta, Flex and Lincoln MKT rearview camera blanks out | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| 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
244 complaints filed for this model year, including 4 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 3 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera | 136 | Yes |
| Structure | 55 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 22 | Yes |
| Visibility And Wipers | 11 | None found |
| Suspension | 6 | None found |
| Engine | 5 | None found |