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Ford Flex 2019 — Reported problems

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote. 🇺🇸 Local data

40 owners reported problems with the 2019 Ford Flex to NHTSA, most often about back over prevention.

All reports

40
BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-10-05 · NHTSA 11768930

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed an upside-down image and occasionally the rear-view camera displayed an image with lines. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-10-01 · NHTSA 11768298

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen or a distorted image. The contact then received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V829000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repairs. The dealer was notified of the failure several times, and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-09-29 · NHTSA 11767721

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera was inoperable. The message "Camera Unavailable" was displayed, requiring the contact to press OK. The dealer was contacted several times and confirmed that parts were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-09-29 · NHTSA 11767728

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V829000 (Structure); however, parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for parts to be available. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the B-pillar trim on the front driver's side door detached from the top of the door, causing the top half of the trim to separate from the rest of the trim. The contact stated that the same trim on the rear driver's side door had slightly detached. The back over prevention camera was inoperable and only displayed a black screen and made a beeping sound while in reverse. The dealer was contacted and failed to confirm when parts would be available. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-09-22 · NHTSA 11766183

I've been waiting for the recall repairs for the rear view camera for 1 1/2 years. Backing without this safety equipment is a hazard. I'm a patient person, but this is ridiculous.

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-09-18 · NHTSA 11765215

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V829000 (Structure); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to make the parts available. The contact stated that when in reverse, the back over prevention camera displayed the image at the rear of the vehicle in reverse. The dealer was contacted twice and, most recently, advised the contact to wait an additional six months for parts. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-09-17 · NHTSA 11764980

Recieved recall notice 24S25 / NHTSA 24V951XXX about defected rear view camera malfunction. I have had an ongoing issue with camera not operating correctly. I have made several calls to Ford dealership and continued to be told parts not available. Why issue a recall and after 20 months latter still no fix. I am sure if I paid to have camera fixed the parts would be available. Is there a date parts will be available. Please help. [XXX] [XXX] VIN # [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-09-16 · NHTSA 11764789

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image was intermittently blurry or inverted. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V829000 (Structure); however, the parts to complete the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide a remedy for the recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-09-15 · NHTSA 11764528

My backup camera is not working intermittently or will display a grainy image or black and blue lines. Sometimes it will just be a black screen. Other models of my vehicle had the backup camera recalled but my dealer is saying my vin isn’t included in the recall.

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-09-14 · NHTSA 11764161

Exterior b-pillar applique trim on front driver and passenger doors have ripped from the vehicle while driving. Driver side trim includes key code pad and wires. Dealer has no parts available and taking no appointments. Rear camera not working consistently. Dealer has no parts available and taking no appointments.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-09-03 · NHTSA 11762025

My backup camera is not working all the time, sometimes it comes on but more than not it doesn’t work, I contacted a Dealer and they said there is no solution for this issue.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-09-03 · NHTSA 11762023

Getting on Interstate 35 at Bevington, Iowa and heard a noise at drivers side window and a piece of trim broke in 2 pieces, scared me and I pulled over on the Interstate to look and there was a piece hanging from some wires on drivers door

BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-09-02 · NHTSA 11761688

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that the rear-view camera was inoperable. While reversing in the driveway, the camera operated intermittently. The contact stated that it was difficult to reverse from a parking spot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact called the local dealer ten times and was informed that parts were not yet available and that vehicle owners would be notified when the parts became available.

STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN 2026-08-28 · NHTSA 11760411

As with many other 2019 Flex owners, I brought my Ford Flex in for a state inspection and surprise surprise! I have to replace my toe link already! Failure after failure.

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-08-27 · NHTSA 11759997

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications for NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V829000 (Structure); however, the parts to perform the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact experienced both failures. The contact stated that upon shifting into reverse, the rearview camera displayed a blank or distorted image, and the B-pillar trims detached. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the recall remedies were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had failed to provide a remedy in a timely manner. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-08-26 · NHTSA 11759656

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V829000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera was inoperable. Additionally, the driver's side B-pillar trim detached, allowing water to leak into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected but not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-08-24 · NHTSA 11759218

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V829000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); ); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the front driver's and passenger's side door B-pillar trims had detached, causing wind noise while driving. Additionally, the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image while reversing. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

STRUCTURE 2026-08-21 · NHTSA 11758579

See attached document for complaint.

BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-08-13 · NHTSA 11756735

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rear-view camera was distorted and flipped upside down. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-08-07 · NHTSA 11755447

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera went blank and flashed on and off. The contact stated that while attempting to latch the front driver's seat belt, the seat belt failed to retract as intended. The contact stated that the seat belt was stuck. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V829000 (Structure) and 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the failure was a persistent failure. The contact stated that the rear-view camera failure was an inconvenience and a hazard due to a disability. The contact stated that turning the neck was painful while reversing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-08-04 · NHTSA 11754666

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that the rear-view camera unexpectedly turned off while reversing. The contact stated that it was difficult to reverse while the back over prevention camera was inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-08-03 · NHTSA 11754437

My 2019 Ford Flex is experiencing a complete factory rearview backup camera failure. When I place the vehicle into reverse, the center display screen regularly goes completely blank/black or blue or severe image distortion or black with warning "camera is unavailable". This is now happening almost every time I drive the vehicle and started about eight months ago but is now getting more frequent. This failure eliminates my rearward line of sight, creating an immediate back-over crash risk and a severe pedestrian safety hazard. This vehicle is part of the model pool affected by the Ford Safety Recall 24S75 (NHTSA Campaign 24V951000) and the expanded 25SB8 camera recall. I am filing this to document the active failure of this safety component on my specific VIN [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-07-28 · NHTSA 11753273

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V829000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera was inoperable. Additionally, the driver's side door B-Pillar trim had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the part for the repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); was only available for Mustang vehicles. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

STRUCTURE 2026-07-27 · NHTSA 11753057

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the B-pillar trim detached. The contact taped the trim to keep it from flopping around. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V829000 (Structure). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair, to be refunded by the dealer once parts became available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

STRUCTURE 2026-07-26 · NHTSA 11752867

B pillar (keypad) on drivers side flew off on the highway and cracked in half, the lower part was still attached to the wiring harness. The upper part flew onto the roadway. I had to pull over and strap the lower part to the window/door frame and drive the rest of the way with my window down in hot weather for 60+ miles. This is part of a recall, but no remedy is currently available from Ford.

BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-07-22 · NHTSA 11752122

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a blank image or an inverted image. The contact received notification of NTHSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention); the contact associated the failure with the recall. The local dealer was contacted; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-07-21 · NHTSA 11751733

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that the rear-view camera became inoperable. The camera image was displayed upside down. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-07-17 · NHTSA 11751095

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a blank image. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected, and the contact was informed that the part to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-07-17 · NHTSA 11751041

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera was intermittently inoperable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-07-17 · NHTSA 11751061

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rearview camera was distorted and became inoperable. The failure had occurred on several occasions. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed; however, a dealer was contacted and stated that the part was not available to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V829000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-07-16 · NHTSA 11750788

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a blank image. The contact received notification of NTHSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); and associated the failure with the recall. However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 59,995.

BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-07-16 · NHTSA 11750793

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the back-over prevention camera turned on and off, and occasionally flickered. The failure became worse, and the image was displayed upside down. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 115,554.

SEAT BELTS 2026-07-13 · NHTSA 11750104

Seat belt on driver's side is not coming out smoothly. It will remain locked or come out only a few inches. It takes many tries before you can put the seatbelt on. It clicks out incrementally or sometimes it goes on smoothly with no problems. Once seat belt is on the driver, it locks even when the driver isn't braking or pushing break pedal. The seatbelt may also sometimes be locked when braking and the belt will slip out a couple of clicks allowing forward movement of driver. Seatbelt malfuntion or lack of predictability is a safety issue. This problem has been happening for 3 weeks- at first I thought it was high temperature related and just quirky but it happens throught the day across cooler evenings. I have not had it inspected yet but will be taking to the dealership in the next week or so. No pervasive lights are on indicating an issue. Occasionally my airbag light will come on for a trip and go back off before next start up. It is available for inspection upon request.

STRUCTURE 2026-07-07 · NHTSA 11748786

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the driver-side exterior B-Pillar trim partially detached, hit the driver-side window, and eventually fractured in half. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was determined that the driver-side B-Pillar trim needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V829000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-06-29 · NHTSA 11747140

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V732000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that occasionally, while shifted into reverse(R), the rear-view camera failed to display a clear image on the screen. In addition, the contact stated that the screen was occasionally blue or displayed the message "Camera not Available". The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-06-29 · NHTSA 11747186

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V732000 (Structure); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while in reverse, the back over prevention camera displayed a black screen. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer confirmed that the manufacturer was currently only providing parts for the Mustang vehicles. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 111,600.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2026-06-25 · NHTSA 11746372

Back up camera is inverted. Its been 8 months sinse recall. Nothing from Ford. 2 Computer screen will not update,

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-06-19 · NHTSA 11745200

My Ford Flex has an open recall to fix the rear-view camera from December 2024. The status shows "Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available". This is now going on 18 months and it is unacceptable that they cannot fix it. It is a safety issue because my rear-view camera does not work and I am filing a complaint based on this not being resolved in a timely manner.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-06-18 · NHTSA 11745142

REAR-VIEW CAMERA DOES NOT DISPLAY A VIDEO IMAGE, IF SO, IT IS INTERMITTENT OR HAS LOSS OF IMAGE, AND OR DISTORTED IMAGE.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-06-15 · NHTSA 11744214

MY VEHICLES REAR-VIEW CAMERA DISPLAYS AN INVERTED VIDEO IMAGE, INTERMITTENT OR PERSISTENT LOSS OF IMAGE, AND DISTORTED IMAGE. MY SON HAS AUTISM AND WILL RUN BEHIND OUR VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. HE WAS ALMOST HIT DUE TO MY CAR'S FAULTY CAMERA. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHEN IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND BEFORE THERE WAS EVEN A RECALL AND WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR IT. THIS WAS 5 YEARS AGO AND THEY STILL TELL ME THE SAME THING WHEN I CALL. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.

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Questions

What do owners report most on the 2019 Ford Flex?
Problems with back over prevention: 25 reports of 40 on record at NHTSA.
How many owner reports mention a crash or a fire?
Out of 40 reports: a crash is mentioned in 0 and a fire in 0. These are what owners wrote, not confirmed findings.