How many steering complaints does the 2015 Ford Flex have?

NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2015 Ford Flex, which is 17% of the 110 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Ford Flex?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the steering complaints for the 2015 Ford Flex.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2015 Ford Flex?

The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 69,000 miles.

Did steering failures cause crashes or injuries in the 2015 Ford Flex?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to the steering complaints reported for the 2015 Ford Flex.

How does the 2015 Ford Flex compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2015 model's 17% share of steering complaints is lower than earlier years like 2011 (40%) and 2013 (26%), but higher than later years such as 2018 (3%) and 2019 (1%).

2015 Ford Flex Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2015 Ford Flex, 17% of its 110 total complaints for the year. No crashes or injuries were reported, and no related recalls exist. Median mileage at failure was 69,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 19; 17% of 110
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 69,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Power steering assist suddenly cuts out while driving, sometimes at highway speeds like 50 or 70 mph, leaving the steering very heavy.
A dash warning reading "steering assist fault" or "steering assist malfunction, service required" appears just before the loss of power assist.
Some owners report the steering fails intermittently, working again after turning the vehicle off and restarting it.
Dealers have diagnosed some cases as a faulty steering gear or rack and pinion needing replacement.
The power steering control module sometimes reverts the system to manual steering mode after detecting a motor position sensor fault.
One owner reported steering became difficult to turn in either direction right after a battery cable replacement.

When 2015 Ford Flex steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 28, 2017, latest Aug 25, 2025.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2017 to Aug 2025; peak Jul 2022 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2015 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2015 Ford Flex have?: NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2015 Ford Flex, which is 17% of the 110 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Ford Flex?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the steering complaints for the 2015 Ford Flex.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2015 Ford Flex?: The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 69,000 miles.
Did steering failures cause crashes or injuries in the 2015 Ford Flex?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to the steering complaints reported for the 2015 Ford Flex.
How does the 2015 Ford Flex compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2015 model's 17% share of steering complaints is lower than earlier years like 2011 (40%) and 2013 (26%), but higher than later years such as 2018 (3%) and 2019 (1%).