2013 Ford Flex Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 578 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Ford Flex overview page.
What owners report
“AFTER SERVICE TO THE TRANSMISSION BY THE DEALER; THE VEHICLE WAS EMITTING A STRONG FUEL SMELL. AFTER RETURNING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER THEY…”NHTSA complaint 10735515 — filed 07/21/2015
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE…”NHTSA complaint 10715397 — filed 05/08/2015
“NEW 2013 FORD FLEX HAS CARBON MONOXIDE LEAKING INTO CAR WHEN YOU ACCELERATE. DEALERSHIP AND FORD KNOW OF THIS. COULD POTENTIALY BE DEADLY.”NHTSA complaint 10531792 — filed 07/25/2013
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Ford Flex have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Ford Flex: 59 of 578 complaints on file (10.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2013 Ford Flex have in total?
578 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
