2009 Ford Flex steering problems
18 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2009 Ford Flex, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 67,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 67,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Purchased flex in 2009, day 1, 5 miles, station wagon has vibration. To this day, still has vibration. 58000 miles now. Bbbautoline says it's out of coverage for arbitration. Flex was in shop min 12x for same issue. Dealer and engineers said bad brakes, the have put on 5 sets of pads and rotors. Bad wheels, mine were the 17" style, now I have 19" limited wheels, very expensive tires. Still vibrates.... One 3 day service stop at varsity ford , a@$$$$@ tech or mechanic drove miles to the tune of 750!!!!!
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 ford flex. While driving 15 MPH and making a left turn something broke off of the vehicle under the right rear wheel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated the rear sub frame was broken and will be replaced under warranty. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the vehicle would be repaired per the warranty. The failure mileage was 24,000. Updated 02/11/11 the tie rod was also replaced. Updated 05/06/11
Other problems reported for the 2009 Ford Flex
- Engine 52 complaints
- Brakes 33 complaints
- Electrical system 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints