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2009 Ford Flex Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Ford Flex, 9% of all 181 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 11 Flex model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 50,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
17
9% of 181
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
50,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Ford Flex suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 16, 2010, latest Jul 17, 2026.

2009 Ford Flex suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month1Sep 2010Jan 2014May 2014Jan 2016Nov 2017Mar 2022
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2010 to Jul 2026; peak Sep 2010 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Ford Flex

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Flex model year

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

  1. 200917 (9%)
  2. 20107 (5%)
  3. 201110 (7%)
  4. 20124 (6%)
  5. 201323 (4%)
  6. 201427 (11%)
  7. 20157 (6%)
  8. 201611 (11%)
  9. 201714 (33%)
  10. 201811 (16%)
  11. 20198 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Ford Flex have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Ford Flex, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 50,000 miles.
Which Ford Flex year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2014 Ford Flex has the most suspension complaints (27), compared with 17 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Ford Flex?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Flex is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.