Does the 2009 Ford Flex have steering problems?

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 Ford Flex, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 67,000 miles.

Which Ford Flex year has the most steering complaints?

The 2013 Ford Flex has the most steering complaints (149), compared with 18 for the 2009.

Is there a steering recall for the 2009 Ford Flex?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Flex is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2009 Ford Flex Steering Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2009 Ford Flex, 10% of all 181 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest steering complaint count among 11 Flex model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 67,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 18; 10% of 181
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 67,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2009 Ford Flex steering complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 19, 2010, latest Apr 22, 2023.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2010 to Apr 2023; peak Mar 2017 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2009 Ford Flex

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Flex model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200918 (10%)
201032 (23%)
201157 (40%)
201224 (38%)
2013149 (26%)
201466 (27%)
201519 (17%)
20168 (8%)
20173 (7%)
20182 (3%)
20193 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Ford Flex have steering problems?: NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 Ford Flex, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 67,000 miles.
Which Ford Flex year has the most steering complaints?: The 2013 Ford Flex has the most steering complaints (149), compared with 18 for the 2009.
Is there a steering recall for the 2009 Ford Flex?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Flex is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.