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Ford Flex engine problems by year

181 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 11 Flex model years. The most reported year is 2009 with 36 reports.

YearEngine reportsShare
2019 Flex52%
2018 Flex12%
2017 Flex12%
2016 Flex77%
2015 Flex1111%
2014 Flex229%
2013 Flex326%
2012 Flex1117%
2011 Flex2517%
2010 Flex3022%
2009 Flex3620%

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