# Recalls that may apply to the 2017 Ford Flex

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [25V732000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V732000.md), 2025-10-24: STRUCTURE:BODY. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2017\-2019 Flex vehicles. The driver and front passenger B\-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
- [25V695000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V695000.md), 2025-10-13: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2015\-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT,  Lincoln MKZ, 2015\-2016 C\-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018\-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles.  The rearview camera may display a distorted,  intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- [20V072000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V072000.md), 2020-02-10: SUSPENSION:REAR. 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. Built 2011\-09\-12 to 2017\-06\-01.
- [16V925000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V925000.md), 2016-12-22: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016\-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines.  Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components. Built 2016\-10\-18 to 2016\-11\-10.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2026328](/recalls/tc/2026328.md), 2026-07-01: Structure. Issue: On certain vehicles, the exterior B\-pillar trims on the front and rear driver\-side and passenger\-side doors may not be properly attached. As a result, the trim\(s\) could loosen and separate from the vehicle. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025\-588.  Safety Risk: Trim that detaches from the vehicle could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.  Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to secure the exterior B\-pillar trims.
- [2025588](/recalls/tc/2025588.md), 2025-10-24: Structure. This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2026\-328.  Issue: On certain vehicles, the exterior B\-pillar trims on the driver and front passenger doors may not be properly attached. As a result, the trim\(s\) could loosen and separate from the vehicle.  Safety Risk: Trim that detaches from the vehicle could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.  Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, repair or replace the exterior B\-pillar trims, as necessary.
- [2020051](/recalls/tc/2020051.md), 2020-02-11: Suspension. Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear suspension toe link\(s\) could break. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: Vehicles previously repaired under Ford Campaign 19R01 or 19S18 do not require repair under this recall. For the Taurus model, only the SHO Performance Package model is included in this recall.  Safety Risk: A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.  Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to install improved rear suspension toe links.
- [2019281](/recalls/tc/2019281.md), 2019-06-11: Suspension. Issue: On certain vehicles, a buildup of dirt and mud could cause the rear suspension toe links to break. This could result in a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: This problem affects vehicles operated in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The unique soil properties in this region could make a toe link more likely to break.  Safety Risk: A loss of stability could increase the risk of a crash.  Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install improved rear suspension toe links.
- [2016639](/recalls/tc/2016639.md), 2016-12-19: Powertrain. On certain vehicles, the turbocharger oil supply tube may have been improperly brazed. This could allow engine oil to leak and come in contact with hot surfaces, increasing the risk of fire resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect oil supply lines and replace as required.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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