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Ford Flex

2017 only

53 classified complaints 4 recalls

2017 Ford Flex have 53 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically surfacing around 87,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2017 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 — 2017 only

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 19 complaints

Median onset: 87,500 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 12 complaints

Median onset: 50,000 miles. 8.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 85,500 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 3 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

AWD/4WD engagement, actuators and couplers · Drivetrain 3 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 1 complaints

Median onset: 77,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 1 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years.

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 2017 model year. See the full Ford Flex report for every year and full specs/safety data.