The manufacturer filed it. Here it is, by model.
Early Warning Reporting · Ford
Ford Flex: deaths and injuries the manufacturer reported to NHTSA
Ford reported 107 incidents alleging a death or injury in a Ford Flex, model years 2009–2019, in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21), through 2026 Q1. Each is a claim the manufacturer received, not a finding; NHTSA does not verify them.
107 incidents reported
2 deaths, as claimed
123 injuries, as claimed
2009–2019 model years named
By model year
Source: manufacturer EWR death and injury reports and production reports| Model year | Incidents | Killed | Injured | Built | Per 100,000 built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 12 | 0 | 19 | — | — |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 | 13 | — | — |
| 2011 | 20 | 0 | 22 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 | 9 | — | — |
| 2013 | 18 | 1 | 18 | — | — |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 | 15 | — | — |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | — |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 | 13 | — | — |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12,413 | 16 |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 21,116 | 14 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 35,950 | 8.3 |
The model year is the one the manufacturer named in the report. A model year with its own page links to it. “Built” is the manufacturer’s cumulative production for the model year from its latest Early Warning production report; the rate is incidents per 100,000 of them.
By the system the claimant named
Source: as the manufacturer reported it| System named | Incidents | Killed |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 18 | 0 |
| Visibility | 17 | 0 |
| Steering System | 14 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 1 |
| Engine and Cooling System | 13 | 0 |
| Other | 12 | 0 |
| Power Train | 7 | 0 |
| Suspension System | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 6 | 0 |
| Latch | 5 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 0 |
| Fire | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brake System | 3 | 0 |
| No System/Component Specified | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake System | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
An incident naming several systems is counted under each. “Fire” and “Other” are categories in the rule, not systems.
Every one of these, dated and numbered
The defect dossier for the Ford Flex puts each report beside the recalls, investigations, bulletins and owner complaints on the same system, as a PDF and two CSVs: the Ford Flex, one system, every model year, numbered as exhibits.
The incidents
Source: VIN shown as NHTSA publishes it: the first eleven characters| Incident | Model year | State | Killed | Injured | Systems named | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| not reported | 2016 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2024 Q1 |
| 2021-10-29 | 2013 | MI | 0 | 1 | Suspension System · Steering System | 2021 Q4 |
| not reported | 2013 | ID | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q2 |
| 2020-10-30 | 2018 | OH | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2020 Q4 |
| 2020-09-08 | 2015 | SC | 0 | 1 | Suspension System · Steering System | 2021 Q1 |
| 2020-02-05 | 2016 | MI | 0 | 1 | Suspension System · Steering System | 2021 Q2 |
| 2020-02-05 | 2013 | AR | 0 | 1 | Suspension System | 2020 Q1 |
| 2019-09-13 | 2019 | — | 0 | 1 | Other | 2019 Q3 |
| 2019-09-13 | 2018 | — | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts | 2019 Q3 |
| 2019-07-11 | 2019 | FL | 0 | 1 | Steering System | 2019 Q3 |
| 2019-05-31 | 2019 | CA | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2019 Q2 |
| 2019-03-08 | 2018 | TX | 1 | 4 | No System/Component Specified | 2019 Q2 |
| 2018-10-10 | 2016 | CA | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2019 Q1 |
| 2018-08-09 | 2016 | CA | 0 | 1 | Other | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-06-06 | 2010 | VA | 0 | 1 | Fuel System | 2018 Q3 |
| not reported | 2010 | OH | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-05-10 | 2016 | NC | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-02-03 | 2012 | FL | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-01-31 | 2014 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-01-22 | 2017 | AR | 0 | 1 | Other | 2018 Q1 |
| 2017-12-06 | 2015 | TX | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-10-23 | 2016 | MI | 0 | 1 | Visibility · Other | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-10-02 | 2016 | MN | 0 | 1 | Visibility · Engine and Cooling System | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-07-26 | 2017 | MI | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-06-12 | 2012 | CA | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-05-01 | 2016 | MI | 0 | 3 | Visibility | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-04-24 | 2010 | KS | 0 | 1 | Fuel System | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-04-19 | 2016 | CA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-01-04 | 2014 | WA | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts | 2017 Q1 |
| 2016-10-26 | 2016 | MI | 0 | 1 | Tires · Latch · Power Train · Steering System · Other | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-09-10 | 2013 | SC | 1 | 1 | Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2019 Q4 |
| not reported | 2015 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-08-15 | 2011 | NY | 0 | 1 | Steering System | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-08-09 | 2016 | TX | 0 | 1 | Latch · Exterior Lighting · Engine and Cooling System | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-07-13 | 2014 | MI | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Suspension System | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-01-17 | 2012 | WI | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2016 Q2 |
| 2015-11-24 | 2010 | OH | 0 | 1 | Steering System | 2016 Q1 |
| 2015-10-25 | 2009 | PA | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2015 Q4 |
| 2015-06-21 | 2012 | MI | 0 | 1 | Fire · Electrical System | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-06-12 | 2009 | CA | 0 | 3 | Power Train | 2015 Q2 |
| 2015-06-02 | 2012 | — | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2015 Q2 |
| 2015-03-17 | 2014 | OK | 0 | 1 | Parking Brake System | 2015 Q1 |
| 2015-03-05 | 2014 | IN | 0 | 1 | Electrical System · Fuel System · Engine and Cooling System | 2016 Q3 |
| not reported | 2011 | NV | 0 | 3 | Engine and Cooling System | 2015 Q1 |
| 2015-02-17 | 2014 | MI | 0 | 1 | Steering System | 2015 Q1 |
| not reported | 2014 | FL | 0 | 2 | Structure | 2014 Q4 |
| not reported | 2013 | CA | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-11-25 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-10-28 | 2014 | ID | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-10-27 | 2014 | — | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-10-27 | 2013 | — | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-10-27 | 2013 | — | 0 | 1 | Other | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-10-27 | 2013 | — | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-10-14 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-10-06 | 2013 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Other | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-06-26 | 2014 | TX | 0 | 1 | Steering System | 2014 Q2 |
| 2014-05-23 | 2014 | MI | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2014 Q2 |
| 2014-05-13 | 2013 | NE | 0 | 1 | Suspension System · Steering System | 2017 Q4 |
| 2014-04-16 | 2014 | TX | 0 | 1 | Steering System | 2014 Q2 |
| 2013-12-05 | 2011 | CA | 0 | 1 | Wheels | 2013 Q4 |
| 2013-09-25 | 2013 | FL | 0 | 1 | Steering System | 2013 Q4 |
| 2013-08-30 | 2013 | MI | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2014 Q1 |
| 2013-08-16 | 2011 | TN | 0 | 1 | Fuel System | 2013 Q3 |
| 2013-07-30 | 2013 | TX | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2013 Q3 |
| 2013-06-28 | 2010 | MO | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2013 Q3 |
| not reported | 2011 | CA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2013 Q2 |
| 2013-03-15 | 2013 | CA | 0 | 1 | Fuel System | 2013 Q1 |
| 2013-01-30 | 2013 | UT | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2013 Q2 |
| 2013-01-17 | 2013 | CA | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2013 Q1 |
| 2012-10-17 | 2010 | NV | 0 | 1 | Other | 2012 Q4 |
| 2012-09-18 | 2013 | TX | 0 | 1 | Steering System | 2012 Q3 |
| 2012-07-21 | 2013 | NC | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System | 2012 Q3 |
| 2012-06-23 | 2011 | OH | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q3 |
| 2012-06-21 | 2012 | MI | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2013 Q2 |
| 2012-06-11 | 2009 | TX | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2012 Q2 |
| not reported | 2012 | VA | 0 | 1 | Other | 2012 Q2 |
| 2012-05-22 | 2011 | CA | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2012 Q2 |
| 2012-02-28 | 2011 | FL | 0 | 1 | Seats · Latch · Structure · Visibility · Exterior Lighting | 2012 Q3 |
| 2012-02-09 | 2012 | CA | 0 | 1 | Fire · Structure | 2014 Q2 |
| 2012-01-18 | 2011 | ME | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2012 Q1 |
| 2012-01-11 | 2009 | MI | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System | 2012 Q1 |
| 2012-01-09 | 2009 | NY | 0 | 4 | Engine and Cooling System | 2012 Q1 |
| 2012-01-06 | 2010 | CA | 0 | 1 | Fire · Visibility · Power Train · Engine and Cooling System · Steering System | 2012 Q1 |
| not reported | 2010 | MO | 0 | 1 | Other | 2011 Q4 |
| 2011-10-31 | 2011 | KS | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q1 |
| 2011-10-28 | 2011 | CA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2014 Q1 |
| 2011-10-14 | 2011 | TX | 0 | 1 | Other | 2011 Q4 |
| not reported | 2011 | PA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2011 Q3 |
| not reported | 2011 | CA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2011 Q3 |
| 2011-08-22 | 2010 | MI | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2011 Q4 |
| 2011-07-29 | 2009 | SC | 0 | 2 | Structure · Visibility · Fuel System · Engine and Cooling System | 2011 Q3 |
| 2011-07-21 | 2011 | MO | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2011 Q3 |
| 2011-07-07 | 2011 | MI | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2011 Q3 |
| 2011-06-28 | 2011 | PA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2011 Q2 |
| 2011-06-13 | 2011 | IN | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2011 Q2 |
| 2011-02-17 | 2010 | KY | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2011 Q1 |
| 2011-01-13 | 2011 | CO | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2011 Q1 |
| 2010-11-26 | 2010 | LA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2010 Q4 |
| 2010-10-25 | 2011 | OH | 0 | 1 | Other | 2010 Q4 |
| 2010-10-14 | 2009 | ME | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2010 Q4 |
| 2010-10-13 | 2010 | SD | 0 | 1 | Fire · Air Bags | 2010 Q4 |
| 2010-09-18 | 2009 | IA | 0 | 2 | Visibility | 2010 Q3 |
| 2010-09-04 | 2009 | TX | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2010 Q3 |
| not reported | 2009 | IN | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2010 Q2 |
| 2010-05-19 | 2010 | CA | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2010 Q2 |
| 2010-04-07 | 2009 | CT | 0 | 1 | Fire · No System/Component Specified | 2013 Q2 |
| 2010-02-12 | 2009 | OK | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2010 Q1 |
Each row above is a claim or notice Ford received alleging a death or injury in a Ford Flex and reported to NHTSA as 49 CFR 579.21 requires; NHTSA does not verify it, and a Flex that sold more will have more rows. All Ford models · What these reports are, and are not.