2010 Ford Flex problems
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Common 2010 Ford Flex problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Ford Flex 2010, common problems with this car include:
- Engine Troubles:
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- Complaints: Blown engine, engine failure, and check engine light on.
- Details: The 2010 Ford Flex is most susceptible to engine troubles, leading to costly repairs and inconveniences for drivers.
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- Interior/Exterior Accessory Issues:
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- Complaints: Various accessory issues like air conditioning, heater troubles, and stuck seat latches.
- Details: These problems can affect the comfort and functionality of the vehicle, making it important to address them for a better driving experience.
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- Failing Wheel Bearings and Brake Caliper Pins:
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- Complaints: Uneven tire wear due to worn lower control arm bushings, PTU issues, HVAC system motorized baffles failing, engine rattling on cold start, and leaking/seeping coolant from the water pump.
- Details: These mechanical issues can impact the performance and safety of the vehicle, requiring attention to prevent further damage.
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- Cracked "D" Pillars:
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- Complaints: Common issue in Ford Flex cars.
- Details: Cracked "D" pillars are a known problem in these vehicles, which can affect the structural integrity and aesthetics of the car.
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These problems highlight the need for thorough inspections and potential repairs when considering a Ford Flex 2010 to ensure a reliable and safe driving experience.
What is the problem with the 2010 Ford Flex?
CarComplaints.com considers the 2010 Ford Flex to be the worst model in the lineup because problems typically occur at a lower mileage. Some of the most common Ford Flex problems include alternator, fuel pump control module, and electronic power-steering assist issues.
How many miles will a 2010 Ford Flex last?
Typically, you can expect a Ford Flex to last around 200,000 miles with excellent care, according to carparts.com. Making it to this age requires care and maintenance on your end, along with excellent driving. Of course, there will always be some factors that are more out of your control than others.
Is there any recalls on a 2010 Ford Flex?
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Do Ford Flex have transmission problems?
Common Ford Flex Transmission Problems
There are a number of design flaws in this transmission, and any one of them could be causing these symptoms. Another common problem is overheating. This happens when the moving parts inside the transmission are creating more friction heat than the ATF can remove.
What is the problem with the 2010 Ford Flex?
CarComplaints.com considers the 2010 Ford Flex to be the worst model in the lineup because problems typically occur at a lower mileage. Some of the most common Ford Flex problems include alternator, fuel pump control module, and electronic power-steering assist issues.
What was the worst year for the Ford Flex?
The 2013 model easily stands out as the worst year for the Ford Flex. There are a few factors that make these the best Ford Flex years to avoid. We'll go over each of these so you can see the risks that come with each of these years. There are a lot of things to consider with this dominant crossover.
How many miles will a 2010 Ford Flex last?
Typically, you can expect a Ford Flex to last around 200,000 miles with excellent care, according to carparts.com. Making it to this age requires care and maintenance on your end, along with excellent driving. Of course, there will always be some factors that are more out of your control than others.
Is a Ford Flex a reliable car?
According to fordproblems.com, the Flex scores 24th out of 44 other Ford issues. It's right in the middle of the pack. Although the Ford Flex doesn't have incredible reliability, it's not the worst.
2010 Ford Flex car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Flex problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Engine problems
- Service brakes problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2010 Ford Flex vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2010 Ford Flex
The NHTSA has received 136 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2010 Ford Flex. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2010 Ford Flex vehicles.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-11
- VIN: 2FMHK6CCXAB
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Ford Flex. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a metal clicking and scraping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the wheels felt loose. The contact stated that a nearby driver informed her that sparks were coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that a nearby driver identified that the rack and pinion had detached. In addition, the power steering fluid had leaked out onto the ground. The contact was driving on a busy highway during the failure occurred. The contact stated that her grandchildren were in the vehicle when the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-31
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2FMGK5DC1AB
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: While traveling at highway speeds 75+ a loud bang and then control of vehicle was hard to keep on road, swerved left then right, left rear quarter panel hit guard rail and caused car to spin around and went sideways and backwards down a 30 ft embankment. Fortunately did not roll. left side tires came off of rims and damage to driver side door was done. Highway Patrol had car towed to holding lot, where I then got car towed to my mechanic. The left side Lateral stabilizer Rod had broken due to rusted part, causing left rear wheel to go out of alignment. The rubber boot on the rod was attached, rust was internal would never had known about a problem. Had both lateral rods replaced tires re-balanced and alignment done.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-20
- VIN: 2FMHK6DTXAB
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Vehicle loses power steering intermittently upon vehicle startup as well as in motion. Vehicle is then extremely hard to control without power steering. Message " POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" prints to the instrument cluster above the steering wheel. Turning the vehicle off and back on may resolve problem but it returns within a couple key cycles.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-18
- VIN: 2FMHK6DT8AB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle responded as needed after waiting for a while. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the brake master cylinder, the brake booster, the vacuum pump, the brake calipers, the brake check valve, the brakes lines, and the brake pedal sensor were replaced. Additionally, the ECM was replaced and reprogrammed; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the failure occurred when the brake fluid was hot after driving 15-20 miles. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-04
- VIN: 2FMGK5CCXAB
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Ford Flex. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the steering wheel became firm, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle after 3 attempts. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the oil mixing with the coolant. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-20
- VIN: 2FMGK5BCXAB
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: While driving car suddenly losses power and the wrench light comes on. Loss of power with the car transmission wont move the car at all. have to pull over and turn off car about 5min then start it back up and now everything works with no codes. Happened 3 times.VERY DANGEROUS BECUASE CAR LOSSES POWER AND CARS BEHIND YOU ALMOST HITS YOU.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-07
- VIN: 2FMHK6CC7AB
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: While driving at 65mph, vehicle started to accelerate funny and cel came on. was getting on the freeway and the vehicle overheated and CEL light came on. I was able to safely pull over before the vehicle died. Got vehicle towed to my home and when engine oil was checked, it was discovered that there was coolant in the oil. Took to a local shop where it was determined that the water pump had failed and dumped all of the coolant into the oil pan. Estimated cost of repair with labor is $5,000. Failure mileage was ~192,000. The oil was in good standing and gold in color 12 hours prior and was only driven ~45 miles at highway speeds before the failure happened. From what I can tell, this was a catastrophic failure of the water pump bearing seal that happened almost instantaneously. This needs to be looked into, as the repair bill does not match the issue. A water pump repair should not cost more than the vehicle.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-15
- VIN: 2FMHK6CC7AB
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Vehicle was shaking in the rear area for some time at highway speeds. I took the vehicle in to the local tire shop to get the alignment checked. After that the vehicle still shook. I took the vehicle back to the tire shop and the alignment was already off quite a bit in the back tires. I took the vehicle in to the local ford dealership and was informed that the rear passenger toe link was cracking. This was replaced and the vehicle still shakes/vibrates a little bit at highway speeds. After tire rotation ,the vibration is getting better. The toe link had caused the tires to wear down inconsistently, which caused the secondary vibration.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-15
- VIN: 2FMHK6CC7AB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
- Summary: constant failure of the blend door actuator causes a clicking noise in the cabin upon starting the vehicle, or switching from vent mode to defrost mode. Also happens intermittently when activating the air conditioning. the clicking is loud enough to be heard from outside the vehicle. Unit has been replaced 4 times in 2 years. usually only lasts about a month before the unit starts to click again.
SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-11
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2FMHK6CC8AB
- Components: SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: UNKNOWN I was on the highway during dry conditions, and very suddenly fishtailed and swerved into another lane. Caused an accident. Could have been much worse. Rear driver's side wheel is not facing forward - tow driver says looks like a broken toe link. Insurance company has possession of the vehicle and will likely total the car, with no inspection by a repair shop.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-23
- VIN: 2FMGK5DC7AB
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: My 2010 Ford Flex began inadvertently surging forward in acceleration without me making it do this exactly 3 months after I purchased the vehicle. The Ford Dealer was unable to re-produce the problem on several occasions and said my vehicle was fine. No error messages reported in the computer. This has continued to happen sporadically since ownership. I have had another Ford Dealership (as well as an independent mechanic) try and reproduce and diagnose the problem with no luck. Several weeks ago I was driving my vehicle in my residential neighborhood when all of a sudden my car surged forward with great acceleration with no warning. I had to swerve into a driveway and cut the vehicle off to get the vehicle under control. I am 82 and have a heart condition. This safety issue is critical as someone could get hurt or killed. Ford has several complaints of this happening with several models. I believe it is a Ford design flaw in the vehicles electronic throttle system. Ford Corporate was put on notice of these events after the latest safety event. Please, I urge the NHTSA to issue a recall before lives are lost. I can no longer drive this vehicle as I am concerned someone is going to get hurt. It is being towed to the Ravenel Ford Dealership for inspection and diagnosis again.....
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-12
- VIN: 2FMGK5CC2AB
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Rear suspension toe-link failure on left side. Incident occurred without any notice at speed of approximately 30-35 MPH on highway after pulling away from having stopped for traffic light at intersection. Vehicle swerved uncontrollably to right at approximately 45 degrees, then began slow drift to left during which I was finally able to regain control by applying throttle pressure and torque to front wheels to pull it forward. This fortunately occurred on a multi-lane roadway with no other traffic to either side of vehicle. No insurance claim has been filed as vehicle was otherwise undamaged during this event, but it was towed to Vogler Ford, Carbondale, IL, where it remains in their service lot. It is available for inspection. I do not know if they have discussed this situation with any Ford Motor Co. personnel.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-14
- VIN: 2FMGK5CC1AB
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The air bag light is on stating that the code of b0001 driver frontal stage 1 deployment control and also code u0253. I have never in my life ever had an issue like this. No accidents either
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-08
- VIN: 2fmhk6dt6ab
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I was in a parking lot and i felt the steering wheel shake and I got a message about the power steering assist fault. If I was moving or driving in traffic my family and my self could have been killed.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-30
- VIN: 2FMHK6DC4AB
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: LEAKY FUEL TANK. STRONG SMELL OF LEAKY FUEL. WORRIED THAT VEHICLE MIGHT CATCH FIRE. TOOK IT INTO MY LOCAL OIL CHANGE PLACE AND THEY COULD NOT FIND LEAK. I CAN SEE A PUDDLE OF FUEL ON MY DRIVEWAY - ABOUT 2-3 FEET ROUND. BELIEVE FUEL TANK HAS CORRODED. BUT I AM TOLD THE TANK IS MADE OF PLASTIC. LOOKED UP 2 OTHER NHTSA COMPLAINTS WITH SIMILAR FAILURE COMPLAINTS. VEHICLE HAS 152,000 MILES.
SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-23
- VIN: 2FMGK5DC2AB
- Components: SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TIRE WAS DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO BILL KNIGHT FORD (9607 S. MEMORIAL DR, TULSA, OK 74133) WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR TOE LINK WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 351,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-15
- VIN: 2FMHK6CCXAB
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WHEN I PRESS ON GAS IT JERKS AND FEELS LIKE ITS STRAING TO KICK UP.DRAGGING NO GAS ITS PULLING. AND WHEN I BREAK THE PEDDLES PUSH BACK AND MAKE WEIRD NOISES.IT SOMETIMES DON'T STOP .THE RADIO BUTTONS DOESN'T WORK NONE OF THEM.I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 08/15/2020
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-09
- VIN: 2FMGK5DC1AB
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: SUDDEN REPEATED INTERMITTENT STALLS AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-07
- VIN: 2FMHK6DC2AB
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL FAILURE OF THE ADVANCE TRAK TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO UNEXPECTEDLY PULL TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT WHILE UNDER ACCELERATION ON VEHICLE SPEEDS ABOVE 20 MPH WITHOUT INDICATION FROM THE TELL-TALE TO THE OPERATOR TO INDICATE THERE IS A PROBLEM OR INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. THIS UNEXPECTED PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT IS VIOLENT ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO VEER ACROSS THE CENTERLINE OF A LANE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A RISK TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND WELL AS THE OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE TO BECOME INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE FAILURE WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT INDICATION TO THE DRIVER UNTIL THE EVENT OCCURS FREQUENTLY ENOUGH DURING AN IGNITION CYCLE TO TRIGGER THE TELL-TALE TO INDICATE A FAILURE OF THE ADVANCE TRAK SYSTEM, BUT THIS TELL-TALE ON THE DASH ONLY STAYS LIT DURING THE CURRENT IGNITION CYCLE AND WILL NOT BE PRESENT ON THE NEXT IGNITION CYCLE, AGAIN FAILING TO INDICATE THE INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE ADVANCE TRAK TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM VIA THE WARNING LIGHT TELL-TALE ON THE DASHBOARD.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-05
- VIN: 2FMHK6DT2AB
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND WHILE STILL STATIONARY THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED A 'POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT' AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CAR IS VERY HAD TO STEER AFTER GETTING THIS ERROR MESSAGE. I WAS ABLE TO STOP AND RE-START THE CAR AND THE ERROR MESSAGE WAS NOT DISPLAYED AGAIN AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR. THE ERROR IS NOW HAPPENING EVERY 2-3 DAYS DEPENDING ON THE FREQUENCY IT IS DRIVEN. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING IT IS VERY DANGEROUS.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-13
- VIN: 2FMGK5CC2AB
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THE WATER PUMP FAILED WHICH FLOODED THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PLANET FORD LOCATED AT (20403 I-45, SPRING, TX 77388 281-719-3700) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A DIAGNOSTIC TEST COULD NOT BE SCHEDULED FOR 6-8 WEEKS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 192,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-29
- VIN: 2FMHK6DT2AB
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVING 20- 30 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO PULLED TO THE LEFT AND TO THE RIGHT. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL RUBBING SOUND DETECTED IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MEL HAMBELTON FORD 11771 W KELLOGG AVE, WICHITA, KS 67209 (316) 462-3673 WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE RACK AND PINION AND POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE NHTSA HOTLINE FOR ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-07
- VIN: 2FMGK5BC4AB
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE CAR'S FUEL GAUGE WILL SUDDENLY DROP TO EMPTY AND THE CAR WILL RUN OUT OF FUEL. BY DOING SOME RESEARCH THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD FLEX AND IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE MOST RECENT WAS THIS WEEKEND WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND IT DIED IN TRAFFIC. VERY DANGEROUS
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-04
- VIN: 2FMHK6DCXAB
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 2010 FORD FLEX WITH DURATEC 3.5L ENGINE - SUDDEN WATER PUMP FAILURE CAUSES COOLANT TO FLOOD THE ENGINE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. THERE ARE MANY OTHERS WITH THIS ENGINE WHO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM, BECAUSE THE WATER PUMP IS INSIDE THE ENGINE-- SEE E.G. HTTP://WWW.CARPROBLEMZOO.COM/FORD/FLEX/WATER-PUMP-PROBLEMS.PHP AND HTTPS://WWW.KTMC.COM/FORD-LINCOLN-WATER-PUMP-ENGINE-FAILURE .
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-25
- VIN: 2FMHK6DT7AB
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: WE HAVE REPLACED THE TURBOS IN OR FORD FLEX ECOBOOST 5 TIMES WITHIN 2.5 YEARS!! THE FRONT AND REAR TURBOS BOTH JUST WENT AGAIN WITHIN ONE MONTH OF EACH OTHER!! WE WERE FINALLY TOLD BY A LINCOLN MECHANIC THE ISSUE IS A BAD/FAULTY OIL SEPERATOR MADE BY FORD. IT IS PUSHING TOO MUCH OIL INTO THE TURBOS CAUSING THEM TO LITERALLY BLOW UP!! SMOKE EVERYWHERE AND CAR IS UNDRIVABLE. I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN AND THIS IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS!!
2010 Ford Flex recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2010 Ford Flex.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
Negative 2010 Ford Flex car reviews
Positive 2010 Ford Flex car reviews
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I love driving this car! The Ecoboost engine makes accelerating on the highway effortless. The leather interior is so comfortable that I forget it's a family car, and I would never consider owning a minivan. With three car seats in the back, it's easy to switch to the third row when needed. I also get stopped frequently by admirers of my candy red paint with the white roof. I mostly do highway driving and consistently get about 20 mpg.
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I traded my 2008 Expedition Limited for this 2010 Ecoboost Flex and I am extremely pleased with my decision. I love the retro style and once I drove it, I knew I had to have it. It is very fun to drive and there is no comparison to the regular Flex V6. This thing is a sports car at heart, despite being nearly 5000 lbs. While I wouldn't compare it to my wife's BMW 3 Series, it does have loads of pep and the suspension improvement is very welcome. The AWD does a great job of transferring the power to the road and the car actually surprised me the first few times I punched it. It's pretty fast, certainly fast enough. I am averaging 18 MPG, which is not bad given my heavy foot! The Sync and Nav/etc features are the best in the business!
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Congratulations on your new purchase of a 2010 Flex SEL! I'm so glad to hear that you were pleasantly surprised by the spacious interior, particularly the headroom. It sounds like you did your research and made a wise decision by choosing the Flex as the best value for your money. Enjoy your new ride!
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I have read up on and taken many crossovers and SUVs for test drives. However, we ultimately chose the Flex Ltd. I absolutely love it! The only minor issue is that in the 6 passenger model, it would be nice to have a center armrest. Other than that, the performance is fantastic, it's incredibly comfortable, and I adore the way the Flex looks. I have a lot of respect for Ford, especially for not requiring a bailout. Keep up the great work, Ford!
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We've been driving the Flex for a few months now and we absolutely love it! It was purchased as a replacement for our minivan, and even though the dimensions claim to be very similar, the Flex feels a lot more spacious than our extended Venture. The fold flat seats for all 3 rows (except the driver's seat, of course) are incredibly convenient, especially when we need to transport large items like stacks of 2x4's for building a tree fort (or something).
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Are you having problems with your 2010 Ford Flex?
Linwood Ernser 2024-08-02
I strongly advise against purchasing a Ford Flex due to my personal experience with the vehicle. Despite its spacious interior, the cost of repairs was exorbitant and I found myself having to sell it to avoid financial ruin. Over the course of six years, I had to take it to the shop for repairs at least 20 times. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this vehicle to anyone.
Rodolfo Streich 2024-04-04
The ecoboost isn't quite perfected yet, but it still provides a very nice ride for comfort.
Koby Mohr 2024-02-11
We recently purchased the 2010 Flex to accommodate our family of 5, after selling our 2006 Sequoia. We were drawn to the wagon-like styling reminiscent of the 60s, and have found the 6 cylinder engine to be peppy and a good balance between power and economy. However, upon closer inspection, we have noticed some issues with the fit and finish of the car, which seem to be below the expected standard for the price. Unfortunately, we have already experienced a few problems, such as a rattle in the headliner around the sunroof (due to a loose clip), the lower door weather strip falling off while driving (a 5-foot-long plastic extrusion), and the chrome strip below the passenger side coming loose. Additionally, the door alignment is not great and there is a large blob of body sealant in the jamb at the top of the rear hatch.
Skylar Schaden 2024-01-24
We've been driving a Flex for over 18 months now and overall, we've had a positive experience. The car has a nice exterior and we often get asked about how we like it. The interior is very roomy, which is great for long trips, but can be a bit excessive for in-town driving. It's worth noting that the car is 12 inches longer than our previous SUV, which can make street parking a bit more challenging. While the fuel efficiency could be better, we get around 13gph in the city and about 22gph on the highway. In terms of build quality, there are some minor issues such as plastic covers on the base of the front seats and door handles that keep popping off, but overall it's okay. We have had some issues with Ford Service, as they seem apathetic and don't prioritize customer satisfaction. The navigation system could also use some improvement, as it's poorly designed and clumsy. However, the media player and Bluetooth work well. Let us know if you have any other questions about our experience with the Flex!