2009 Ford Flex Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
70/100
#4 most-complained of 11 Flex years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2009 Ford Flex has 181 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 70 out of 100 — #4 highest of 11 Flex model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (58 complaints, 32% of the total). Complaints report 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 6 injuries.
- Complaints
- 181
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 16.5 city / 23 hwy
Top 2009 Ford Flex problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine58 (32%)
- Brakes37 (20%)
- Electrical System32 (18%)
- Transmission & Powertrain23 (13%)
- Other20 (11%)
- Fuel System19 (10%)
- Steering18 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires17 (9%)
- Structure & Body16 (9%)
- Visibility & Wipers7 (4%)
2009 Ford Flex recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V247000Apr 26, 2016Airbags695 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
2009 Ford Flex fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 18.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2009 compared with other Flex years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Ford Flex a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Ford Flex ranks #4 of 11 among Flex model years (Complaint Index 70/100, verdict: Caution). It has 181 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Flex?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (58 complaints), brakes (37 complaints), and electrical system (32 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 60,000 miles.
- Does the 2009 Ford Flex have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Flex, most recently reported 2016, covering airbags.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Ford Flex?
- EPA rates the 2009 Ford Flex at 18.5 MPG combined (16.5 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,500. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.