2018 Ford Flex structure problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2018 Ford Flex — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image would appear blank and other times the camera not available warning message would display. The contact received…”
filed Aug 27, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Flex. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign: 25V732000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver-side B-pillar trim with the Security Key…”
filed May 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while drivingCampaign 25V732000 · Oct 24, 2025
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 | 55 | 22% |
| 2017 Flex | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 Flex | 9 | 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% |
| 2009 Flex | 12 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.