How many 2013 Ford Flex owners reported engine problems?

NHTSA lists 38 engine complaints for the 2013 Flex, which is about 7% of all 579 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford Flex engine?

No. The NHTSA data provided shows no related recalls listed for this engine problem area.

At what mileage do 2013 Flex engine problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 60,000 miles.

What kind of engine failures do owners describe?

Owners report stalling at low speed, hesitation on acceleration, rough starts after refueling, and in some cases sudden catastrophic engine failure with knocking and shaking.

Did any 2013 Flex engine complaints involve crashes or fires?

No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires among the 38 engine complaints for this model year.

2013 Ford Flex Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 38 engine complaints for the 2013 Ford Flex, about 7% of its 579 total complaints for the year. No recall covers this engine problem area. Median mileage at failure was 60,000 miles, with reports ranging from sudden stalling to catastrophic engine failure.

Engine complaints: 38; 7% of 579
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Sudden loss of power or stalling while driving, sometimes at low speed or while turning, with the vehicle needing to coast to a stop.
Engine knocking, shaking, and lurching followed by what owners describe as catastrophic engine failure, in one case shortly after the vehicle had been driven only a short distance.
A hesitation or 'dead spot' when accelerating from a stop or trying to pass, with no response from the gas pedal for a moment.
Difficulty starting the engine after refueling, accompanied by a rough idle.
Stalling linked by dealers to a failed sensor and fuel pump, sometimes recurring after repair.

When 2013 Ford Flex engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 23, 2013, latest May 8, 2026.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2013 to May 2026; peak Jul 2019 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Ford Flex

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Flex model year

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

201045 (32%)
201133 (23%)
201214 (22%)
201338 (7%)
201427 (11%)
201512 (11%)
201613 (13%)
20171 (2%)
20181 (1%)
20197 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2013 Ford Flex owners reported engine problems?: NHTSA lists 38 engine complaints for the 2013 Flex, which is about 7% of all 579 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford Flex engine?: No. The NHTSA data provided shows no related recalls listed for this engine problem area.
At what mileage do 2013 Flex engine problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 60,000 miles.
What kind of engine failures do owners describe?: Owners report stalling at low speed, hesitation on acceleration, rough starts after refueling, and in some cases sudden catastrophic engine failure with knocking and shaking.
Did any 2013 Flex engine complaints involve crashes or fires?: No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires among the 38 engine complaints for this model year.