2009 Ford Flex structure problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2009 Ford Flex — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My ford flex 2009 was parked at work went on break to my ford flex open drivers door crab what I need closed door and back rear window shattered out into peace's not sure what caused it. Has there been any recalls for this incident with ford”
filed Feb 21, 2019
“Car started 2 years ago with "stuttering" when driving between 50-60 mph, as if the car couldn't determine which gear to stay in. Had transmission flushed and refilled in april 2016. Problem was less but still remained. Added dr shutter in june 2016 to the transmission fluid and problem has went…”
filed Mar 9, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle…
SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2023
Structure problems in other Flex years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Flex | 49 | 21% |
| 2018 Flex | 17 | 28% |
| 2017 Flex | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 Flex | 8 | 9% |
| 2015 Flex | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Flex | 12 | 5% |
| 2013 Flex | 69 | 12% |
| 2012 Flex | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 Flex | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 Flex | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.