Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
5 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 24S75
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 18S25
Recall Date: Aug 20, 2018
Consumer Complaints
129 ComplaintsFord Motor Company
Defect Description:
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that after shifting to reverse, the back over prevention camera screen displayed the image upside down; occasionally, there was no image displayed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 38,000. The VIN was not available.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that after shifting to reverse, the back over prevention camera screen displayed the image upside down; occasionally, there was no image displayed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 38,000. The VIN was not available.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that after shifting to reverse, the back over prevention camera screen displayed the image upside down; occasionally, there was no image displayed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 38,000. The VIN was not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11625938
Recall Date: Nov 18, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
Back up camera stopped working blue or blank screen when car is put in reverse. Safety concern when backing car up.
Corrective Action:
Back up camera stopped working blue or blank screen when car is put in reverse. Safety concern when backing car up.
Additional Notes:
Back up camera stopped working blue or blank screen when car is put in reverse. Safety concern when backing car up.
Mfg Campaign: 11625651
Recall Date: Nov 16, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
Rearview camera is appearing upside down on screen when going in reverse.
Corrective Action:
Rearview camera is appearing upside down on screen when going in reverse.
Additional Notes:
Rearview camera is appearing upside down on screen when going in reverse.
Mfg Campaign: 11625268
Recall Date: Nov 14, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Potential Consequences:
Back up camera shows upside down image. It also sometimes has lines through the image or a blue screen. It is not safe and I see others complaining about the same safety issue.
Corrective Action:
Back up camera shows upside down image. It also sometimes has lines through the image or a blue screen. It is not safe and I see others complaining about the same safety issue.
Additional Notes:
Back up camera shows upside down image. It also sometimes has lines through the image or a blue screen. It is not safe and I see others complaining about the same safety issue.
Mfg Campaign: 11623805
Recall Date: Nov 6, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Potential Consequences:
The rear back up camera has a blue screen, unable to see anything behind me.
Corrective Action:
The rear back up camera has a blue screen, unable to see anything behind me.
Additional Notes:
The rear back up camera has a blue screen, unable to see anything behind me.
Mfg Campaign: 11622999
Recall Date: Oct 31, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse, the contact noticed that the back-up image was displayed upside down. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall for the failure. The contact stated that an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse, the contact noticed that the back-up image was displayed upside down. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall for the failure. The contact stated that an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse, the contact noticed that the back-up image was displayed upside down. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall for the failure. The contact stated that an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11621912
Recall Date: Oct 25, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
Rear park aid camera failure. The camera does not always display when reverse is selected. The camera only shows an upside down image when it displays. The camera displays severe vertical lines when dark, virtually making the display useless. This is a safety issue because I cannot see persons or objects behind me if the camera is inoperable. If the camera is operable, with the display upside down, it is disorienting to use as a means of protecting persons or objects behind me as well as protecting my vehicle from damage. I have not taken it to the dealer for this issue, as it began after the warranty period expired. The problem has not been inspected by a dealer, independent service center, the manufacturer, police or insurance representatives. The vehicle has not been recalled for this issue. I find this surprising, given the large number of Ford vehicles which have been recalled for rear camera problems. I also find this to be a somewhat common problem with the Ford Flex across multiple model years, based on viewing of various chat boards found on the internet.
Corrective Action:
Rear park aid camera failure. The camera does not always display when reverse is selected. The camera only shows an upside down image when it displays. The camera displays severe vertical lines when dark, virtually making the display useless. This is a safety issue because I cannot see persons or objects behind me if the camera is inoperable. If the camera is operable, with the display upside down, it is disorienting to use as a means of protecting persons or objects behind me as well as protecting my vehicle from damage. I have not taken it to the dealer for this issue, as it began after the warranty period expired. The problem has not been inspected by a dealer, independent service center, the manufacturer, police or insurance representatives. The vehicle has not been recalled for this issue. I find this surprising, given the large number of Ford vehicles which have been recalled for rear camera problems. I also find this to be a somewhat common problem with the Ford Flex across multiple model years, based on viewing of various chat boards found on the internet.
Additional Notes:
Rear park aid camera failure. The camera does not always display when reverse is selected. The camera only shows an upside down image when it displays. The camera displays severe vertical lines when dark, virtually making the display useless. This is a safety issue because I cannot see persons or objects behind me if the camera is inoperable. If the camera is operable, with the display upside down, it is disorienting to use as a means of protecting persons or objects behind me as well as protecting my vehicle from damage. I have not taken it to the dealer for this issue, as it began after the warranty period expired. The problem has not been inspected by a dealer, independent service center, the manufacturer, police or insurance representatives. The vehicle has not been recalled for this issue. I find this surprising, given the large number of Ford vehicles which have been recalled for rear camera problems. I also find this to be a somewhat common problem with the Ford Flex across multiple model years, based on viewing of various chat boards found on the internet.
Mfg Campaign: 11620541
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was either blank or upside down. The contact stated that the failure was initially intermittent but later became consistent. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed, and an unknown repair was performed under the warranty. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE24030(Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was either blank or upside down. The contact stated that the failure was initially intermittent but later became consistent. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed, and an unknown repair was performed under the warranty. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE24030(Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was either blank or upside down. The contact stated that the failure was initially intermittent but later became consistent. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed, and an unknown repair was performed under the warranty. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE24030(Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11620586
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
2019 Ford Flex Back-up camera view is always upside and sometimes delayed or unavailable when the car is put into reverse. Software updates are current. The camera going out, delayed, and being upside down when backing up is definitely a safety issue. There are no longer wheel guidance lines available. The car is 5 years old and the camera worked for about the first two years. There were no warning signs for the problem. Thought a recall would be issued.
Corrective Action:
2019 Ford Flex Back-up camera view is always upside and sometimes delayed or unavailable when the car is put into reverse. Software updates are current. The camera going out, delayed, and being upside down when backing up is definitely a safety issue. There are no longer wheel guidance lines available. The car is 5 years old and the camera worked for about the first two years. There were no warning signs for the problem. Thought a recall would be issued.
Additional Notes:
2019 Ford Flex Back-up camera view is always upside and sometimes delayed or unavailable when the car is put into reverse. Software updates are current. The camera going out, delayed, and being upside down when backing up is definitely a safety issue. There are no longer wheel guidance lines available. The car is 5 years old and the camera worked for about the first two years. There were no warning signs for the problem. Thought a recall would be issued.
Mfg Campaign: 11620035
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
2019 Ford Flex Back-up camera view is always upside and sometimes delayed or unavailable when the car is put into reverse. Software updates are current. The camera going out, delayed, and being upside down when backing up is definitely a safety issue. There are no longer wheel guidance lines available. The car is 5 years old and the camera worked for about the first two years. There were no warning signs for the problem. Thought a recall would be issued.
Corrective Action:
2019 Ford Flex Back-up camera view is always upside and sometimes delayed or unavailable when the car is put into reverse. Software updates are current. The camera going out, delayed, and being upside down when backing up is definitely a safety issue. There are no longer wheel guidance lines available. The car is 5 years old and the camera worked for about the first two years. There were no warning signs for the problem. Thought a recall would be issued.
Additional Notes:
2019 Ford Flex Back-up camera view is always upside and sometimes delayed or unavailable when the car is put into reverse. Software updates are current. The camera going out, delayed, and being upside down when backing up is definitely a safety issue. There are no longer wheel guidance lines available. The car is 5 years old and the camera worked for about the first two years. There were no warning signs for the problem. Thought a recall would be issued.
Mfg Campaign: 11620035
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
The Back up camera failed several times. When vehicle is put into reverse the screen would be black and after some time a message indicating failure to connect to camera would appear.
Corrective Action:
The Back up camera failed several times. When vehicle is put into reverse the screen would be black and after some time a message indicating failure to connect to camera would appear.
Additional Notes:
The Back up camera failed several times. When vehicle is put into reverse the screen would be black and after some time a message indicating failure to connect to camera would appear.
Mfg Campaign: 11619787
Recall Date: Oct 15, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
Back up camera fails to operate
Corrective Action:
Back up camera fails to operate
Additional Notes:
Back up camera fails to operate
Mfg Campaign: 11619654
Recall Date: Oct 14, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Potential Consequences:
Back up camera fails to operate
Corrective Action:
Back up camera fails to operate
Additional Notes:
Back up camera fails to operate
Mfg Campaign: 11619654
Recall Date: Oct 14, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start, and needed to be jumpstarted. Upon replacing the battery and jumping starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart independently. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the independent mechanic replaced the battery and all components connected to the battery; however, the vehicle failed to independently start. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V548000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 87,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start, and needed to be jumpstarted. Upon replacing the battery and jumping starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart independently. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the independent mechanic replaced the battery and all components connected to the battery; however, the vehicle failed to independently start. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V548000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 87,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start, and needed to be jumpstarted. Upon replacing the battery and jumping starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart independently. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the independent mechanic replaced the battery and all components connected to the battery; however, the vehicle failed to independently start. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V548000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 87,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11615409
Recall Date: Sep 19, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
While the car was off and in park the car started to roll down drive and would not respond to hard braking
Corrective Action:
While the car was off and in park the car started to roll down drive and would not respond to hard braking
Additional Notes:
While the car was off and in park the car started to roll down drive and would not respond to hard braking
Mfg Campaign: 11614109
Recall Date: Sep 11, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
2019 Ford Flex Back-up camera either upside or unavailable when the car is put into reverse. Car is available for inspection upon request. The software has been successfully updated multiple times. The camera going out or being upside down when backing up is definitely a safety issue. No inspection has taken place. The car is 5 years old and the camera worked for about the first two years. There were no warning signs for the problem. Thought a recall would be issued.
Corrective Action:
2019 Ford Flex Back-up camera either upside or unavailable when the car is put into reverse. Car is available for inspection upon request. The software has been successfully updated multiple times. The camera going out or being upside down when backing up is definitely a safety issue. No inspection has taken place. The car is 5 years old and the camera worked for about the first two years. There were no warning signs for the problem. Thought a recall would be issued.
Additional Notes:
2019 Ford Flex Back-up camera either upside or unavailable when the car is put into reverse. Car is available for inspection upon request. The software has been successfully updated multiple times. The camera going out or being upside down when backing up is definitely a safety issue. No inspection has taken place. The car is 5 years old and the camera worked for about the first two years. There were no warning signs for the problem. Thought a recall would be issued.
Mfg Campaign: 11600534
Recall Date: Jul 9, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Potential Consequences:
2019 Ford Flex Back-up camera either upside or unavailable when the car is put into reverse. Car is available for inspection upon request. The software has been successfully updated multiple times. The camera going out or being upside down when backing up is definitely a safety issue. No inspection has taken place. The car is 5 years old and the camera worked for about the first two years. There were no warning signs for the problem. Thought a recall would be issued.
Corrective Action:
2019 Ford Flex Back-up camera either upside or unavailable when the car is put into reverse. Car is available for inspection upon request. The software has been successfully updated multiple times. The camera going out or being upside down when backing up is definitely a safety issue. No inspection has taken place. The car is 5 years old and the camera worked for about the first two years. There were no warning signs for the problem. Thought a recall would be issued.
Additional Notes:
2019 Ford Flex Back-up camera either upside or unavailable when the car is put into reverse. Car is available for inspection upon request. The software has been successfully updated multiple times. The camera going out or being upside down when backing up is definitely a safety issue. No inspection has taken place. The car is 5 years old and the camera worked for about the first two years. There were no warning signs for the problem. Thought a recall would be issued.
Mfg Campaign: 11600534
Recall Date: Jul 9, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at unknown speeds, the passenger's side rear door panel detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that it was unknown if the panel crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure recurred with the same part, however, the panel was not completely detached, it was loose. The failure recurred when the panel detached and crashed into another vehicle. There were no known injuries. There was no police report filed. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at unknown speeds, the passenger's side rear door panel detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that it was unknown if the panel crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure recurred with the same part, however, the panel was not completely detached, it was loose. The failure recurred when the panel detached and crashed into another vehicle. There were no known injuries. There was no police report filed. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at unknown speeds, the passenger's side rear door panel detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that it was unknown if the panel crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure recurred with the same part, however, the panel was not completely detached, it was loose. The failure recurred when the panel detached and crashed into another vehicle. There were no known injuries. There was no police report filed. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11585948
Recall Date: Apr 29, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at unknown speeds, the passenger's side rear door panel detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that it was unknown if the panel crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure recurred with the same part, however, the panel was not completely detached, it was loose. The failure recurred when the panel detached and crashed into another vehicle. There were no known injuries. There was no police report filed. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at unknown speeds, the passenger's side rear door panel detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that it was unknown if the panel crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure recurred with the same part, however, the panel was not completely detached, it was loose. The failure recurred when the panel detached and crashed into another vehicle. There were no known injuries. There was no police report filed. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at unknown speeds, the passenger's side rear door panel detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that it was unknown if the panel crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure recurred with the same part, however, the panel was not completely detached, it was loose. The failure recurred when the panel detached and crashed into another vehicle. There were no known injuries. There was no police report filed. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11585948
Recall Date: Apr 29, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
The contact's husband owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine servicing, the dealer informed the contact that the battery was severely corroded and was fractured. The dealer replaced the battery under warranty. Additionally, the contact stated while at a complete stop at a crosswalk, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she shifted into park(P) and attempted to restart the vehicle several times by pressing the Push to Start button, but the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that she pumped the brake pedal and shifted into neutral(N). The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road. The contact's husband arrived at the scene and opened the hood. The contact’s husband then noticed that the battery was corroded. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined that the starter needed to be replaced. The part was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer informed the contact that the battery was smoking; upon inspection, the dealer determined that the battery was corroded, fractured, and was leaking. The dealer determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced; however, the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, the dealer diagnosed that the A/C compressor had disintegrated and was preventing the vehicle from starting. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to a second dealer, Sarasota Ford (707 S Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236), where it was diagnosed that the A/C Compressor had seized, and the A/C clutch had failed and was stuck. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: [XXX] (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Corrective Action:
The contact's husband owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine servicing, the dealer informed the contact that the battery was severely corroded and was fractured. The dealer replaced the battery under warranty. Additionally, the contact stated while at a complete stop at a crosswalk, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she shifted into park(P) and attempted to restart the vehicle several times by pressing the Push to Start button, but the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that she pumped the brake pedal and shifted into neutral(N). The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road. The contact's husband arrived at the scene and opened the hood. The contact’s husband then noticed that the battery was corroded. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined that the starter needed to be replaced. The part was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer informed the contact that the battery was smoking; upon inspection, the dealer determined that the battery was corroded, fractured, and was leaking. The dealer determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced; however, the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, the dealer diagnosed that the A/C compressor had disintegrated and was preventing the vehicle from starting. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to a second dealer, Sarasota Ford (707 S Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236), where it was diagnosed that the A/C Compressor had seized, and the A/C clutch had failed and was stuck. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: [XXX] (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Additional Notes:
The contact's husband owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine servicing, the dealer informed the contact that the battery was severely corroded and was fractured. The dealer replaced the battery under warranty. Additionally, the contact stated while at a complete stop at a crosswalk, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she shifted into park(P) and attempted to restart the vehicle several times by pressing the Push to Start button, but the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that she pumped the brake pedal and shifted into neutral(N). The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road. The contact's husband arrived at the scene and opened the hood. The contact’s husband then noticed that the battery was corroded. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined that the starter needed to be replaced. The part was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer informed the contact that the battery was smoking; upon inspection, the dealer determined that the battery was corroded, fractured, and was leaking. The dealer determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced; however, the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, the dealer diagnosed that the A/C compressor had disintegrated and was preventing the vehicle from starting. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to a second dealer, Sarasota Ford (707 S Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236), where it was diagnosed that the A/C Compressor had seized, and the A/C clutch had failed and was stuck. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: [XXX] (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mfg Campaign: 11581913
Recall Date: Apr 9, 2024
Need Legal Help?
Featured Attorneys
Barry Edzant
Edzant Price LLC
Valencia, CA • 36 yrs
Focus: Lemon Law, Personal Injury