The Ford Flex, a three row crossover based on the D4 platform, is currently under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to allegations of rearview camera failure.
Owners of 2019 Ford Flex models have reported distorted, blank, or inverted rearview camera images when shifting the vehicle into reverse. The NHTSA has received 23 vehicle owner questionnaires and an unspecified number of early warning reports regarding this issue.
The investigation, led by Lydia Kocher, aims to determine the scope and severity of the problem. If the investigation concludes with a safety recall, Ford Motor Company will be required to fix an estimated 35,950 vehicles produced for the US market in 2019.
The Ford Oakville Assembly Complex, once slated for electric vehicle production, is now being retrofitted to increase capacity for the F-Series Super Duty. Despite a delayed electric SUV launch, Ford remains committed to producing an electrified Super Duty in Oakville by 2030.
The Flex, a family-sized crossover that achieved modest sales in the late 2000s, has been discontinued due to low demand. Its closest modern equivalent, the Explorer, offers a similar three row configuration but at a higher starting price.
