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2013 Ford Flex recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 580
Latest campaign: Feb 10, 2020

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	3	Aug 25, 2016	16V621000 15V812000 13V227000
Suspension	1	Feb 10, 2020	20V072000
Steering	1	Jun 2, 2015	15V340000
Power train	1	Jul 2, 2014	14V393000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 10, 2020Latest campaign


Feb 10, 202020V072000	Suspension: rear A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V072000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension. Risk A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04. Campaign NHTSA 20V072000 · Feb 10, 2020
Aug 25, 201616V621000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V621000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump. Risk A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31. Campaign NHTSA 16V621000 · Aug 25, 2016
Dec 2, 201515V812000	Fuel system, gasoline A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V812000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1. Campaign NHTSA 15V812000 · Dec 2, 2015
Jun 2, 201515V340000	Steering: electric power assist system If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V340000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault. Risk If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18. Campaign NHTSA 15V340000 · Jun 2, 2015
Jul 2, 201414V393000	Power train: axle assembly axle shaft If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V393000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning. Risk If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10. Campaign NHTSA 14V393000 · Jul 2, 2014
May 31, 201313V227000	Fuel system, gasoline A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V227000 What's wrong Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04. Campaign NHTSA 13V227000 · May 31, 2013

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component580

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

580Complaints filed

11Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

13Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	201	35	1	1	0
Steering	149	26	7	0	3
Unknown or other	78	13	2	0	2
Structure	69	12	1	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	59	10	0	0	4
Exterior lighting	37	6	0	0	1
Engine	33	6	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	24	4	0	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	21	4	0	0	0
Suspension	17	3	2	0	3
Fuel system	13	2	0	0	0
Gasoline	12	2	0	0	0
Seat belts	12	2	1	0	1
Power train	11	2	1	0	2
Visibility/wiper	9	2	0	0	0

13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“My car randomly over heated ON XXX around 3:23 pm and when I pulled over to a parking lot there was antifreeze pouring out of the bottom front passenger side.”
Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767503
Electrical system
“UNKNOWN So we bought the car used from the dealer exactly how they received it, and it was working normally but then a few weeks or a month or two we were going somewhere and one of the headlights would go out and we'd…”
Filed 09/24/2026 · ODI 11766599
Electrical system
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? MULTIPLE DRIVER AID FUNCATIONS IN-OP.”
Filed 05/08/2026 · ODI 11736539

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2013 Ford Flex recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Flex have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Ford Flex. The most recent, 20V072000 (reported February 10, 2020), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2013 Ford Flex recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 3 campaigns. Others: suspension (1), steering (1), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Ford Flex?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 201 complaints out of 580 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 11 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Ford Flex?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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