2019 FORD FLEX

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

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.

Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

While car is in reverse the rear view camera cuts in and out more than 75 %of time while. This has resulted in several near miss collisions while backing up. But when I checked my vin it was included in the current recall for the same issue and concern.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

While car is in reverse the rear view camera cuts in and out more than 75 %of time while. This has resulted in several near miss collisions while backing up. But when I checked my vin it was included in the current recall for the same issue and concern.

STRUCTURE:BODY

While driving down a highway at 70mph, the keypad on the driver's door detached from the body and was hanging by wires. We had to pull over. We couldn't get it back in so we put the window down and had to zip tie it to the door frame, leaving the window down for our entire long trip. We were afraid it was going to fly off and hit the car behind us, causing damage and a safety hazard. We took the car to Stevens Ford Jersey City and had it repaired. This is a cost we paid for. The only warming sign was a constant whistling sound we would hear.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

See attached document for complaint. I am writing because back in January I received a notice of recall to have the rearview camera replaced because of inverted, blank, or distorted image. I had that camera replaced for those very same symptoms several weeks before the recall was announced. After working at a Ford Dealer for 23 years, I do know that you refund the cost of any work done that would have fallen under a recall. The notice says that parts are unavailable now, but they were available, within on week, when I had the problem corrected. As such, I am asking for a refund now, because I know that some parts take nearly forever to get. For those vehicle sitting on lots that cannot be sold because of an open recall is very frustrating for the dealer. Again, I am asking for a refund now for work that would have fallen under this recall, #24S75.

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See attached document for complaint. I am writing because back in January I received a notice of recall to have the rearview camera replaced because of inverted, blank, or distorted image. I had that camera replaced for those very same symptoms several weeks before the recall was announced. After working at a Ford Dealer for 23 years, I do know that you refund the cost of any work done that would have fallen under a recall. The notice says that parts are unavailable now, but they were available, within on week, when I had the problem corrected. As such, I am asking for a refund now, because I know that some parts take nearly forever to get. For those vehicle sitting on lots that cannot be sold because of an open recall is very frustrating for the dealer. Again, I am asking for a refund now for work that would have fallen under this recall, #24S75.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Ford just issued a recall for 2015-2019 vehicles due to distorted picture on the camera when in reverse. I have the exact same issue on my 2019 flex. Although the flex has been discontinued by ford, the camera issue is identical. It just stopped showing a clear picture one day with no cause. I took it to my ford dealership immediately and they told me it had to be replaced but couldn’t be because flex had been discontinued.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse (R), the rear-view camera displayed a blue screen. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of failure, and a complaint was filed, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact believed that the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention). The failure mileage was approximately 88,900.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while in reverse, the back-over prevention screen turned blue. Occasionally, the image was clear, but then it flickered off. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on two occasions, who confirmed that the vehicle might not be repaired under recall yet. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

A Safety recall for my 2019 Ford Flex rear-view camera has been open since the beginning of the year. A check with my local Ford dealer indicates a probable solution by March 2026. The explanation is "Parts are not available". I find this to be an unacceptable duration for "Parts are not available". This is a Ford problem that has existed for multiple years and multiple models as the camera image reversed on my 2012 Ford Explorer

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed an upside-down image or a distorted image. The dealer was made aware of the failure but 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 unknown.

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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 the rearview camera failed to function as intended. The screen turned blue and obstructed the driver's visibility, preventing the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The message “Rear-view Camera not Available” was displayed. 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 approximately 42,000.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The backup camera is dysfunctional. It shows an inverted, upside-down image, sometimes it is just black or unavailable, it is glitchy. It is available for inspection upon request. The errors have made it unsafe to backup or see oncoming (from the rear) traffic. It is a known issue with a known recall. It is still ongoing with no solution "parts are not available" - for an unreasonable amount of time. It's a 2019. It's had problems since it was designed, yet it's SIX YEARS LATER and FORD has NOT come up with a solution. I have had it inspected by the FORD service department at the local dealership, and they have no clue other than that it's under recall without a solution. Sometimes the system tells you the camera isn't working, other times it doesn't. Where is the enforcement?

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 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 image displayed on the back over prevention camera appeared upside down. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part for the repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

STRUCTURE:BODY

The plastic panel on the driver's side b-pillar which holds the keyless entry system detached and was dangling from the wires was able to pull off the road and tape it down before it flew off into traffic

BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rearview camera was inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview image appeared blank. 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 dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. 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 approximate failure mileage was 17,800.

STRUCTURE:BODY

B Pillar trim on drive-side door has fallen off multiple times when driving at speeds i’d say about 50mph. Have been lucky not to have lost it as it was barely held on by the keyless entry cord.

STRUCTURE:BODY

The passenger side b pillar trim flew off on the highway! The driver side is also loose

STRUCTURE

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side B-pillar trim detached and flew off the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the passenger's side B-pillar had detached and fallen off the vehicle two years prior. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the driver’s and passenger’s side s B-pillar trims needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000. The VIN was unavailable.

STRUCTURE:BODY

1) Trim piece that includes the keyless entry pad on driver's door, broke off while driving 80 mph on highway. The keyless entry pad was left hanging on by the electrical cords. It is available for inspection as it has not been fixed yet. 2) I didn't see where it went, but it had the potential to fly off and hit any cars behind me. 3) Car has been inspected by mechanic at Ford dealership and provided cost for part to fix. 4) Car has not been inspected by manufacturer, police, insurance rep, etc. 5)No warning lamps, messages or any symptoms prior to failure. I honestly thought something hit my car. I ended up pulling over to assess the situation. It was then that I noticed the panel broke off and the remaining piece was left hanging.

STRUCTURE:BODY

B pillar trim was lost going down the road. May of 2025 unsure of date.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

B pillar keyless entry panel became mostly detached while car was operating at highway speeds. My safety and the safety of others was compromised due to my alarm at the noise of the panel striking my vehicle. Panel struck my vehicle several times before the top half broke off and was lost, which also may have compromised the safety of drivers following me, as I did not see where it flew off to. Bottom half of panel is still attached by wiring and I have it secured to vehicle with tape. No warnings or notifications preceded this event. I didn't report it yet because I have not had time to find a replacement part. I recently saw that this may be a widespread issue among 2019 Flexes and not something I somehow caused to happen.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 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 briefly displayed an image for approximately 15 seconds, then the screen went black. The message "Back Over Camera Unavailable" was displayed on the infotainment center screen. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was unable to provide a date for parts availability. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

There is a recall for the rear-view camera that has gone without a resolution for over 7 months. This vehicle is used for business purposes and my insurance will not cover its use due to the unresolved recall. Ford has not provided a remedy and they will not buy it back. Please help.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I am submitting a formal complaint regarding multiple premature and potentially safety-related failures on my 2019 Ford Flex, purchased new on 11/25/2019. These include: ⚠️ 1. Rear Suspension / Rear Toe Link Concern Although my vehicle is not included in Ford’s rear toe link recall (20S62), it is experiencing the same symptoms: Rear-end instability and drifting Uneven or premature rear tire wear Clunking or loose feeling from the rear suspension I have an appointment scheduled for August 6, 2025 to inspect the rear toe bar links, as I suspect they are defective or misaligned — the exact condition the recall addresses. 💧 2. Water Pump Failure The engine water pump failed before 100,000 miles, requiring a full replacement. This is a known issue in several Ford engines, and repair was required out-of-pocket despite the vehicle being well maintained. 🚗 3. Exterior Trim Detachment Multiple exterior trim pieces detached from the vehicle while driving, posing a road hazard to myself and others. These parts did not appear to be securely fastened from the factory. 🛞 4. Premature Tire Wear Rear tires wore out far earlier than expected — possibly linked to suspension or alignment issues, including the toe link concerns mentioned above. ⚡ 5. Ongoing Electrical Failures Since August 2022, I have had to return to the dealership multiple times for electrical system issues: 8/3/2022 11/2/2022 2/14/2024 These included battery/electrical drain issues and warning system malfunctions, which affect the vehicle’s reliability and safety. These problems began less than 3 years after purchasing the car new. These issues raise serious concerns about the overall build quality and long-term safety of the 2019 Ford Flex. I am concerned that my vehicle may have: Been excluded from critical recalls, despite showing identical failure patterns Undergone multiple early mechanical and electrical repairs Developed safety-related defects that compromise both driver & public safety.

ENGINE

I am submitting a formal complaint regarding multiple premature and potentially safety-related failures on my 2019 Ford Flex, purchased new on 11/25/2019. These include: ⚠️ 1. Rear Suspension / Rear Toe Link Concern Although my vehicle is not included in Ford’s rear toe link recall (20S62), it is experiencing the same symptoms: Rear-end instability and drifting Uneven or premature rear tire wear Clunking or loose feeling from the rear suspension I have an appointment scheduled for August 6, 2025 to inspect the rear toe bar links, as I suspect they are defective or misaligned — the exact condition the recall addresses. 💧 2. Water Pump Failure The engine water pump failed before 100,000 miles, requiring a full replacement. This is a known issue in several Ford engines, and repair was required out-of-pocket despite the vehicle being well maintained. 🚗 3. Exterior Trim Detachment Multiple exterior trim pieces detached from the vehicle while driving, posing a road hazard to myself and others. These parts did not appear to be securely fastened from the factory. 🛞 4. Premature Tire Wear Rear tires wore out far earlier than expected — possibly linked to suspension or alignment issues, including the toe link concerns mentioned above. ⚡ 5. Ongoing Electrical Failures Since August 2022, I have had to return to the dealership multiple times for electrical system issues: 8/3/2022 11/2/2022 2/14/2024 These included battery/electrical drain issues and warning system malfunctions, which affect the vehicle’s reliability and safety. These problems began less than 3 years after purchasing the car new. These issues raise serious concerns about the overall build quality and long-term safety of the 2019 Ford Flex. I am concerned that my vehicle may have: Been excluded from critical recalls, despite showing identical failure patterns Undergone multiple early mechanical and electrical repairs Developed safety-related defects that compromise both driver & public safety.

SUSPENSION

I am submitting a formal complaint regarding multiple premature and potentially safety-related failures on my 2019 Ford Flex, purchased new on 11/25/2019. These include: ⚠️ 1. Rear Suspension / Rear Toe Link Concern Although my vehicle is not included in Ford’s rear toe link recall (20S62), it is experiencing the same symptoms: Rear-end instability and drifting Uneven or premature rear tire wear Clunking or loose feeling from the rear suspension I have an appointment scheduled for August 6, 2025 to inspect the rear toe bar links, as I suspect they are defective or misaligned — the exact condition the recall addresses. 💧 2. Water Pump Failure The engine water pump failed before 100,000 miles, requiring a full replacement. This is a known issue in several Ford engines, and repair was required out-of-pocket despite the vehicle being well maintained. 🚗 3. Exterior Trim Detachment Multiple exterior trim pieces detached from the vehicle while driving, posing a road hazard to myself and others. These parts did not appear to be securely fastened from the factory. 🛞 4. Premature Tire Wear Rear tires wore out far earlier than expected — possibly linked to suspension or alignment issues, including the toe link concerns mentioned above. ⚡ 5. Ongoing Electrical Failures Since August 2022, I have had to return to the dealership multiple times for electrical system issues: 8/3/2022 11/2/2022 2/14/2024 These included battery/electrical drain issues and warning system malfunctions, which affect the vehicle’s reliability and safety. These problems began less than 3 years after purchasing the car new. These issues raise serious concerns about the overall build quality and long-term safety of the 2019 Ford Flex. I am concerned that my vehicle may have: Been excluded from critical recalls, despite showing identical failure patterns Undergone multiple early mechanical and electrical repairs Developed safety-related defects that compromise both driver & public safety.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a blank image. The message "Camera Not Available" was displayed. 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 68,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera failed to activate or flash an image briefly before displaying the message that the rear camera had failed, followed by the blackout of the screen. The failure first occurred intermittently, but progressively became more frequent, and the backup prevention became inoperable. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 46,500. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Back up camera cuts out/ goes blank at random. This is a safety issue as objects behind the car can not be seen. There currently a recall for this issue, however, only certain months of production. The recall needs to widen to include all 2019 Ford Flex vehicles. No warning prior to notify it is not working until rear camera is activated by placing the car in reverse. Screen is blank.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera was occasionally inoperable. The contact stated that it was difficult to operate the vehicle with the back over prevention camera being inoperable, causing visibility issues. There were no warning lights 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. 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 approximately 30,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

When the backup camera first malfunctioned everything was upside down. When I went online I was told to disconnect the battery cable, which seemed to fix it until the next time I put it in reverse. Now it works one out of ten times. It either shows objects upside down or the screen is filled with flashing blue and green or goes completely blank. It then shows "Camera Unavailable," i am very dependent on this camera so I'm anxious to get it repaired.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Re: Ford RECALL Manufacturer Recall Number24S75 NHTSA Recall Number24V951 Recall Status Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary YOUR VEHICLES REAR-VIEW CAMERA MAY DISPLAY AN INVERTED VIDEO IMAGE, INTERMITTENT OR PERSISTENT LOSS OF IMAGE, ANDOR DISTORTED IMAGE. Safety Risk A REAR-VIEW CAMERA THAT INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAYS AN INVERTED, BLANK, OR DISTORTED IMAGE WHILE IN REVERSE CAN REDUCE OR DISTORT THE DRIVERS VIEW OF WHAT IS BEHIND THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REARVIEW CAMERA AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS WORKING TO PROVIDE PARTS FOR THIS REPAIR. WHEN THE REMEDY BECOMES AVAILABLE, FORD MOTOR COMPANY WILL NOTIFY YOU VIA MAIL TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR DEALER FOR REPAIRS TO BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. Manufacturer's Notes IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RECALL, OR BELIEVE ANY OF THIS INFORMATION IS INACCURATE, PLEASE CONTACT FORD DIRECTLY AT 800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN AT 800-521-4140. *****Been experiencing this issue since 2022; Contacted Bartow Ford in Bartow FL, about this issue, before the recall was issued; they stated they would replace the item for roughly $1k; Ford is saying that they don't have the necessary parts for it, yet Bartow Ford is saying they have a solution for the issue. It's been going on for roughly 10 months + since they've known about this, and the recall is still in advance notice. Proof that it's been long: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Hello, This is my second 2019 Ford Flex Limited my previous vehicle did not have an issue with the rear back up camera. My current one does but it vin# is not on the the list. I went to Ford dealer ship and was told that because of the VIN# its does not qualified for the recall but the backup camera does not work always continuously. It appears the issue meets the criteria of my previous Flex I have picture of the failure.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. In addition, the screen occasionally turned black. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 73,286.

ENGINE

Coolant Intrusion - Water pump leaked inside the engine, causing engine failure. The engine has to be replaced. This has been a known problem with this model and has been fixed/covered by the warranty.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 in reverse, the rearview camera image failed to display as intended on the screen. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that after it had rained, the front driver’s side footwell filled up with water. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic discovered that the drain in the sunroof was clogged. The dealer was aware of the failure and repaired the vehicle. The contact recently stated that the failure had returned and the driver’s and passenger’s side footwells were filled with water. The contact also stated that the headliner had become stained and soaked with water. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a mildew odor inside the vehicle due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Rear view back up camera failed. The repair solution is long overdue.

STRUCTURE

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the driver's side B-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion, the passenger’s side B-pillar trim became loosened. The contact removed the passenger side B-pillar trim due to safety concerns. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired after the most recent failure. The contact related the failure to TSB: 202427. However, the part to do the repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while his wife was reversing, the rearview camera image was blue, and the screen displayed an unknown message. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000(Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the 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 failure. The failure mileage was 24,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated while reversing, the back over prevention camera failed to display a rear-view image, compromising the back over prevention system. The contact stated that the message "Rear-view camera unavailable" was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention); but 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 105,000.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Backup camera has not worked for long time. Bartow Ford said part not available for recall but if I want to pay 823, they have the part. Without a backup camera it is like backing up a whale blindfolded.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. 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 contact experienced the failure, and the display screen image was distorted or upside down. The contact stated that the failure almost caused vehicle to strike a pedestrian. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

STRUCTURE:BODY

On 6/4/2025, the driver side front door B-pillar trim piece separated from the vehicle. The tape that joins the trim piece to the door sheet metal completely sheared. The adhesive is still fine but the form separated. The part is connected only to the door through the wire hardness of the keyless entry. TSB 20-2427 stated the issue is "loose". But the actual issue is a flying part with a connecting string.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse out of a parking spot, the rearview camera image displayed on the screen was displayed upside down. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 unavailable. 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 contact stated that the rear-view camera had experienced intermittent failures, with the image frozen or distorted. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was blank. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rearview camera had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

STRUCTURE:BODY

The black glossy plastic applique on the Driver's Door Window Frame (also containing the Keyless Entry Keypad) blew off on the Expressway at approximately 70 MPH. While the wire harness retained the lower portion of the applique, the applique cracked from the force of the separation, for which the bottom third of the applique hung from the harness whereby the upper two-thirds of the applique became a projectile and flew onto the expressway. After sharing this with a friend (also owning a 2019 Ford Flex), he said his came off last year. Upon further studying this matter, it appears that in Ford's wisdom they only used small strips of double-sided tape to retain this; for which there are many reports of this same failure mode: [XXX] In their infinite wisdom, Ford now only sell the Applique Panel with the Keypad (Ford Part Number BA8Z7420555AC ), rendering it at a MSRP of $228.83 just for the replacement part. The Ford Parts Counter Person said they sell a lot of these, due to the poor design and retention. As this is a hazard to others on the road (e.g. potentially becoming a projectile) Ford should be forced to Recall this defect. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Rear Camera intermeitently works or completely fails. Was backing out of a parking space and could not see and a car speed by the back up warning did beep and saved the day - if my camera had been working I would have seen the on coming car a little bit sooner. it's been months since the recall was issued when will a remedy be available? this should not take this long for Ford to remedy?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The vehicle has a panoramic roof with each of the three windows having a roller sunshade. Two of three roller sun shades have failed or are not working causing excessive glare and heat in the vehicle.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

The vehicle has a panoramic roof with each of the three windows having a roller sunshade. Two of three roller sun shades have failed or are not working causing excessive glare and heat in the vehicle.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

UNKNOWN. The hands free function of the audio system suddenly stopped working properly. When the blue tooth links up with my phone the volume is so low it can barely be heard and can’t be adjusted up. According to my Google search of the issue it appears to be a common problem for Ford.

ENGINE

The water pump and timing cover gaskets are faulty. The water pump is internal and causes major engine malfunction when it breaks.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 was not yet available. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera failed to operate as intended and the image was distorted. The contact stated that the failure became more persistent, and the screen would turn blue. The dealer was contacted. 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 and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shaking excessively and the vehicle briefly hesitated. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the water pump, resulting in damages to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. 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 50,000.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera image was distorted or was rotated. The contact stated that the failure became more persistent, and the images were displaying up-side-down and with incorrect information on the distance from the camera to objects behind the vehicle. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA 90% of the time, the rearview camera image is blank or has a distorted image.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 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 contact stated that while reversing, the center display failed to provide an image behind the vehicle, almost causing two crashes. The contact stated that the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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. An unknown 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

My camera (rearview) had been dysfunctional for quite sometime and I could not use it. I finally got it fixed 1/9/25 when I brought my car in for a oil change. I bought a great warranty and only had to pay my deductible of $100. Within a month, I got a recall letter for the same reason with the camera. I called Ford corp office and they told me to get the invoice from Ford and send it with the letter to you for reimbursement. So excited to get me $100.00 back for this. Ford highlighted the part for you since the oil change was on the invoice. Any questions please call me at work at 702-XXX-XXXX. Thank you.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

My camera (rearview) had been dysfunctional for quite sometime and I could not use it. I finally got it fixed 1/9/25 when I brought my car in for a oil change. I bought a great warranty and only had to pay my deductible of $100. Within a month, I got a recall letter for the same reason with the camera. I called Ford corp office and they told me to get the invoice from Ford and send it with the letter to you for reimbursement. So excited to get me $100.00 back for this. Ford highlighted the part for you since the oil change was on the invoice. Any questions please call me at work at 702-XXX-XXXX. Thank you.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rearview camera was inoperable. The contact became aware that the rearview camera was not functioning properly, and there was no image displayed. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 upon shifting the vehicle into reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image, compromising the back-over prevention system. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the navigation screen showed a black screen and showed half of an image while displayed. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. 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 not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. VIN tool confirms part not available.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera image was upside-down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the failure was due to a factory defect, and the contact had to pay out-of-pocket for the rearview camera replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later 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 not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Rear camera does not work consistently. Obviously, backing up is a safety issue. The rear-view camera image sometimes is distorted, inverted, or completely blank when the vehicle is in reverse. This has been occurring for several months. I have not had vehicle inspected at a dealer or service center at present. The message I receive on screen states "Camera is Unavailable"

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera had inverted the image and the image was distorted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,786. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Backup Camera is inverted and no longer displays guides.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The rear camera in this vehicle is not functioning properly, and it is a known issue on other models of this year.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

In December of 2024 the backup camera on my 2019 Ford Flex started failing intermittently. Sometimes when I put the vehicle in reverse, I get a blue or black screen instead of the camera view. I have seen other complaints with this same issue.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera image failed to display intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the rearview camera had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.