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Ford Flex

2009 only

255 classified complaints 1 recall

2009 Ford Flex have 255 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 26,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Flex report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2009 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 34 complaints

Median onset: 26,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 27 complaints

Median onset: 74,750 miles. 3.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 21 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles. 4.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 21 complaints

Median onset: 75,986 miles. 9.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 17 complaints

Median onset: 55,000 miles. 11.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Pads and rotors · Brakes 15 complaints

Median onset: 24,590 miles. 13.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 14 complaints

Median onset: 78,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 12 complaints

Median onset: 48,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2009 model year. See the full Ford Flex report for every year and full specs/safety data.