Does the 2009 Ford Flex have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2009 Ford Flex, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 75,725 miles.

Which Ford Flex year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2009 Ford Flex has the most transmission complaints (23), compared with 23 for the 2009.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2009 Ford Flex?

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

2009 Ford Flex Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2009 Ford Flex, 13% of all 181 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 11 Flex model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 75,725 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 23; 13% of 181
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 75,725 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2009 Ford Flex transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 1, 2009, latest May 19, 2021.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2009 to May 2021; peak Feb 2019 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2009 Ford Flex

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Flex model year

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

200923 (13%)
201012 (9%)
201119 (13%)
20124 (6%)
201311 (2%)
201410 (4%)
201511 (10%)
20168 (8%)
20172 (5%)
20182 (3%)
20193 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Ford Flex have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2009 Ford Flex, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 75,725 miles.
Which Ford Flex year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2009 Ford Flex has the most transmission complaints (23), compared with 23 for the 2009.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2009 Ford Flex?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Flex is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.