Large SUV
2016 Ford Flex: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 138 complaints about the 2016 Ford Flex with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
138
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
19 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$10,737
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 18 mpg |
Recalls
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraOct 13, 2025 · campaign 25V695000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Suspension › RearFeb 10, 2020 · campaign 20V072000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/SuperchargerDec 22, 2016 · campaign 16V925000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the Ford Flex
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2016 Ford Flex have?
Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (42), electrical system (23), body, glass & interior (14). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Flex have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Ford Flex get?
Up to 19 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.