2009 Ford Flex transmission problems
The 2009 Ford Flex has 23 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
23
Transmission complaints
8%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“MY FLEX STARTED HAVING A HARD JERK AND BANG WHEN GOING FROM REVERSE TO PARK. WAS NOT ALWAYS BUT FREQUENT. THE CAR STARTED TO RUN HOT WHEN SITTING IN A DRIVE THRU OR TRAFFIC BUT WOULD GO RIGHT BACK DOWN WHEN I STARTED MOVING. I TOOK IT INTO S MECHANIC AND HE REPLACED THE FAN. AFTER REPLACING THE FAN…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2009 Ford Flex have?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the 2009 Ford Flex transmission — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.