2019 Ford Flex electrical system problems

Related recalls

• Recall 18V548000Aug 20, 201887 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.

  Risk: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.

What owners say

1. Filed Jun 10, 2026TXElectrical System

   My vehicle keeps stalling while driving down the road. The vehicle suddenly loses power and stops on the roadway. No indicator lights come on and after several times pushing the push ignition button the car will start. This has happened on several occasions.

   NHTSA complaint #11743359 · source
2. Filed Apr 29, 2026FLElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   Along with problems from the current recalls (that still don't have remedies), our 2019 Ford Flex also has a faulty gas gauge. Not sure what component it would be considered, but even when we fill the tank up with gas, it doesn't register properly how much gas we have in the tank. It shouldn't be a guessing game as to how much gas is in the vehicle. I used to love Fords, but the combination of safety issues is concerning.

   NHTSA complaint #11734597 · source
3. Filed Feb 23, 2026MODriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   I have recieved the notice from the manufacturer as expected. I have been notified by my local dealership of the recall. I have attempted several times since notification to have it corrected. I have been told on every occasion the parts were not available. Yet, a bit of searching on Ford's own parts website, I can order the part and have it delivered by Feb 26. At every service visit, the dealership has kindly reminded me of the needed recalls. I question, no parts? Is ford…

   NHTSA complaint #11719787 · source
4. Filed Jan 21, 2026VAElectrical System

   Received recall notice - safety recall notice 24S75 / NHTSA recall 24V951 in January 2025. This recall has still not been completed by Ford. This has been over 1 year. Do they get indefinite time to repair recall

   NHTSA complaint #11712372 · source
5. Filed Oct 6, 2025110,000 miFLElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the exterior of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and upon inspection, the contact became aware that the keypad had detached from the door and was hanging down. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be repaired. The contact taped the keypad to the door to…

   NHTSA complaint #11691581 · source
6. Filed Sep 12, 2025CADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   The back up camera in the vehicle almost never works properly. The majority of the time, while in reverse, the screen is blue or black. It will sometimes show the camera video feed but it will be upside down before the screen turns to black. It will than say that the camera is unavailable. If the back up camera is not operation, it can be very difficult to see small objects or young people directly behind the vehicle. The symptoms are the same as described in NHTSA recall…

   NHTSA complaint #11686954 · source
7. Filed Sep 11, 2025MIDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   While car is in reverse the rear view camera cuts in and out more than 75 %of time while. This has resulted in several near miss collisions while backing up. But when I checked my vin it was included in the current recall for the same issue and concern.

   NHTSA complaint #11686744 · source
8. Filed Jul 25, 2025MIElectrical SystemEngineSuspension

   I am submitting a formal complaint regarding multiple premature and potentially safety-related failures on my 2019 Ford Flex, purchased new on 11/25/2019. These include: ⚠️ 1. Rear Suspension / Rear Toe Link Concern Although my vehicle is not included in Ford’s rear toe link recall (20S62), it is experiencing the same symptoms: Rear-end instability and drifting Uneven or premature rear tire wear Clunking or loose feeling from the rear suspension I have an appointment…

   NHTSA complaint #11676254 · source
9. Filed Dec 16, 2024MAElectrical System

   Backup camera strobing and upside down image. Unable to see pedestrians or other vehicles. Local mechanic suggested replacing camera as possible solution but was unsure if that would help. No warning or other symptoms. First appeared approximately one month ago.

   NHTSA complaint #11630879 · source
10. Filed Nov 25, 2024VTElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

    My camera has not worked for at least 2 years. At first it was intermittent. Sometimes working, sometimes dark. Now I have an inverted image 100% of the time.

    NHTSA complaint #11627173 · source
11. Filed Oct 16, 2024OHElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

    2019 Ford Flex Back-up camera view is always upside and sometimes delayed or unavailable when the car is put into reverse. Software updates are current. The camera going out, delayed, and being upside down when backing up is definitely a safety issue. There are no longer wheel guidance lines available. The car is 5 years old and the camera worked for about the first two years. There were no warning signs for the problem. Thought a recall would be issued.

    NHTSA complaint #11620035 · source
12. Filed Sep 19, 202487,000 miGAElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start, and needed to be jumpstarted. Upon replacing the battery and jumping starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart independently. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the independent mechanic replaced the battery and all…

    NHTSA complaint #11615409 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology