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Common 2012 Ford Flex problems
Based on the information gathered from various sources, common problems reported by owners of the Ford Flex 2012 include:
- Interior and Exterior Accessory Problems: Another common problem reported by Ford Flex owners involves interior and exterior accessory issues. Complaints have been made regarding air conditioning, heater troubles, and stuck seat latches. Repair costs for fixing the door ajar alert, for example, can be around $740 and typically start at approximately 53,000 miles. Steering system concerns have also been raised, with issues related to the electric power-assist and steering failures occurring around 76,000 miles on average. These problems can lead to safety hazards and impact the overall driving experience.
These issues highlight some of the common problems faced by owners of the Ford Flex 2012 model. Addressing these concerns promptly and seeking professional assistance when needed can help maintain the performance and reliability of the vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the Ford Flex?
Some of the most common Ford Flex problems include alternator, fuel pump control module, and electronic power-steering assist issues.
Is the 2012 Ford Flex a good car?
Edmunds says. The 2012 Ford Flex has the space, the versatility, the features and the driving dynamics to make it a top choice among large family crossovers. However, the very thing that makes it extra appealing to some (styling) may drive others away.
How many miles can a 2012 Ford Flex last?
How long the Ford Flex lasts really depends on how well it is taken care of or not. If it is well taken care of by doing regular maintenance, it can last anywhere froM200,000 to over 400,000 miles or so. If it is not well taken care of, then it might only last 75,000 to 150,000 miles or so.
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 are the problems of the 2012 Ford Flex?
Top 2012 Ford Flex Problems
- Brake Noise – Front Grunting / Grinding. 78 people have reported this. ...
- Transmission (Red) or Power Transfer Unit (PTU) (Brown) Fluid Leaks at Axle Area. 57 people have reported this. ...
- A/C Fan Speed Changing Constantly. 27 people have reported this.
Is the 2012 Ford Flex a good car?
Edmunds says. The 2012 Ford Flex has the space, the versatility, the features and the driving dynamics to make it a top choice among large family crossovers. However, the very thing that makes it extra appealing to some (styling) may drive others away.
How many miles can a 2012 Ford Flex last?
The Ford Flex has received middle to high reliability scores on major review sites. RepairPal gives it a decent 3.5 out of 5.0 rating, ranking it 7th out of 8 in its class. The Ford Flex has a fairly average annual ownership cost of $713. With proper maintenance, you can easily put 200,000 miles on your Ford Flex.
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.
2012 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
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2012 Ford Flex vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2012 Ford Flex
The NHTSA has received 59 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2012 Ford Flex. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2012 Ford Flex vehicles.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-23
- VIN: 2FMGK5DC7CB
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Front Passenger seat air bag light is on all the time. should I stop driving the car? Is this dangerous what does it mean? It is a 2012 Ford flex which I love and have not had any trouble with.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-01
- VIN: 2FMHK6DT7CB
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Ford Flex. The contact stated while his granddaughter was driving 10 MPH and attempting to leave a parking lot, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. After the failure occurred, the "Power Steering Assist Fault" message was displayed. The vehicle was parked, and then the contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The contact was awaiting a diagnostic test from the independent mechanic but was informed that the rack and pinion might need to be replaced and the power train control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact researched online and became aware of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 15V340000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-08
- VIN: 2FMHK6CC1CB
- Components: SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: I was driving around 55 and suddenly lost control and fish tailed to the right, then to the left over the center line, then back to the right. Luckily no other vehicles on the road. The rear driver side toe link broke. I discovered there's a recall for this exact problem with the exact possible worst case scenario that I went through. [FORD RECALL CODE: 2oSo4] This recall includes "2013-18 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles built at Oakville Assembly Plant, Sept. 12, 2011, to June 1, 2017" My vehicle was manufactured at the same plant in 02/12 but for some reason is not qualified. I think my 2012 model needs to be included in this recall, obviously. I talked with Ford Dealer and Ford Customer Service and they said they would pass this info to NHTSA. I had both links replaced at a local mechanic and hope to get reimbursed in the future.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-18
- VIN: 2FMHK6DT0CB
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Ford Flex. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel stiffened while attempting to steer the vehicle to the left. The power steering failure message was displayed. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle to the shoulder of the highway where the vehicle remained. The contact called the dealer and was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The contact was referred to the manufacturer who then referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-10
- VIN: 2FMHK6DT2CB
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Vehicle power steering will stop working while driving and notification of (power steering assist failure) will appear. Vehicle becomes extremely unsafe to operate as the steering wheel is very difficult to move. I reached out to Ford and was advised that the recall for this was already repaired and a second recall was opened for vehicles that still had the issue. They advised that the recall only extended the warranty to 10 years and my vehicle is a few months past the 10 year mark with exceptions only made for mileage. My vehicle only has 48,000 miles.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-21
- VIN: 2FMGK5CC8CB
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel started to wobble back and forth then up and down. The contact stated that the steering wheel started to shift upward and downward. No warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-01
- VIN: 2FMHK6DT2CB
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Recall on power steering rack and pinion but my model didn't get covered in this recall and this the second time my service advance track came on and it's totally hard to turn my steering and I took it to Ford dealership in merced ca just to see if the cam turn off my service advance traction they said no because the rack and pinion is bad. . .....
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-17
- VIN: 2FMHK6DT1CB
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Complete loss of power steering and steering effectiveness. Warning message on display said “power steering assist fault”.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-07
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2FMHK6DT4CB
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I went to my local dealership on request of the campaign recall for my associated vin The vehicle has a EPAS STEERING EFFORTS Details Description EPAS STEERING EFFORTS Campaign# 15N01 I was driving and lost control because the power steering went out brought it to my local Ford grieco fort Lauderdale and they diagnosed it as a bad power steering rack pinion which was included in the vin report recall however they stated it's 5 months over expiration which it should of never expired since it's a really bad safety issue. I called Ford directly they told me to contact you in regards to adding a valid recall back onto my vin
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-27
- VIN: 2FMHK6DT3CB
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Bad design of water pump , under parts would fail one day , but the water pump is a bad design. It failed too soon and hurt the engine. Also lots of work to fix it. But even if it get fixed the problem is still there...bad water pump
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-06
- VIN: 2fmhk6ccxcb
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I am writing you in regards to NHTSA # 20V-072, Ford Recall # 20S04. I own a 2012 Ford Flex. It was not included in this recall. The recall included Ford Flex years 2013 through 2018. Though my SUV wasn’t included in the recall for the defective toe links, my SUV’s toe links were found to be defective on June 1, 2015 at Taylor Ford in Michigan. At that time my vehicle had 56,071 miles on it and was still under warranty. My toe links were replaced with part 5A972 which is the same part that is now the cause of Ford Recall 20S04. On 11-6-21 we took my SUV, with 96,930 miles, into Belle Tire for brake work and tire rotation. At that time we were told that the toe links were defective and needed to be replaced and that my tires were bad and needed replacement too. The tires and toe links had been replaced at Ford 40,859 miles prior! At this point we investigated and found the recall for the toe links. We had never been notified by Ford even though part 5A972 which was later found to be defective, had been put on our SUV in 2015. A Ford Part Employee has confirmed that this part is defective. The defective part is a welded part and the part Ford is using to replace this part is a forged part. Defective toe links are very dangerous. The defect can cause loss of steering/control of SUV. I have contacted multiple levels of Ford Customer Care with no response and no assistance offered. My SUV is currently at a Ford Service Center waiting for Ford to respond so that my SUV can be repaired. I'm unable to drive while waiting because this is very dangerous. It is also very expensive to repair.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-26
- VIN: 2fmhk6cc2cb
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The water pump has faliure and is causing expensive repair. It seems to be a know defect. We some pending law suits.
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-21
- VIN: 2FMHK6CC7CB
- Components: VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Ford Flex. The contact stated while rolling down the driver’s side window, she noticed some resistance and black marks at the bottom of the window. The contact stated that the seal around the window was deteriorating. The contact also stated that the failure was occurring on all the windows. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-20
- VIN: 2FMHK6DT1CB
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Ford Flex. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired however, the failure recurred and persisted. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 126,828.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-25
- VIN: 2FMGK5DC2CB
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED JUST A FEW MONTHS SHY OF A RECALL FOR BAD TOE LINKS IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL. I HAVE HAD MY CAR DIAGNOSED WITH HAVING BAD TOE LINKS AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE ABOUT GETTING MY VEHICLE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL SINCE IT WAS MANUFACTURED AROUND THE SAME TIME AS THE VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-25
- VIN: 2FMHK6DC0CB
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THROTTLE BODY HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED ON MY 2012 FORD FLEX. LOOKING AT VEHICLE HISTORY, THE SAME THROTTLE BODY HAS RECALLS FOR DIFFERENT MODELS. YESTERDAY, 9/252020, I HAD MY FLEX DIE ON ME THREE TIMES ON THE INTERSTATE DURING TRAFFIC. THE MILAGE IS UNDER 100K MILES. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE DIES IS WHEN IM UNDER 30 MPH.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-22
- VIN: 2FMHK6CC4CB
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WIFE RETURNED TO HER CAR AFTER A DAY OF DRIVING TO FIND THE POWER STEERING HAD SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. SHE DECIDED TO DRIVE IT HOME AND IT HAD MOMENTS WHERE THE POWER STEERING FUNCTIONED AND LUCKILY SHE GOT IT HOME. I CONTACTED FORD BUT THEY ADVISED ME THAT THERE IS NO ACTIVE BULLETIN FOR THIS PARTICULAR MODEL SO WE WOULD JUST NEED TO FIX IT.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-19
- VIN: 2FMHK6DT3CB
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DISENGAGE AND DRIVE. THE CONTACT STATED SHE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER PENSKE FORD LOCATED AT 8970 LA MESA BLVD, LA MESA, CA 91942, (619) 464-7777, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING STEERING GEAR TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,062. *DT
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-20
- VIN: 2FMHK6DT2CB
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING FAULTING. I'VE CALLED DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I WOULD TURN OFF CAR AND IT WOULD WORK AGAIN BUT NOW IT WON'T. THERE IS NO POWER STEERING. THIS HAPPENED AT HOME WHEN I FIRST TURN ON CAR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-29
- VIN: 2FMHK6DC2CB
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 2012 FORD FLEX LI HAS 70K THOUSAND MILES. WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STARTED TO HUM. SUDDENLY CAR STARTS TO SHAKE AND GRINDING NOISES COMING FROM CENTER OF VEHICLE AND VEHICLE BECOMES DISABLED IN MID-STREAM DRIVING. VEHICLE SMELLS OF BURNT TRANSMISSION OIL. AFTER DOING RESEARCH ON POSSIBLE PROBLEMS, PTU IS IMPROPERLY FILLED WITH EXTREMELY LOW AMOUNTS OF LUBRICANT FROM FACTORY. AFTER FURTHER RESEARCH, SEE LEAKING OIL FROM PTU WHICH IS ALREADY LOW. I WAS LUCKY TO BE DRIVING AT A SLOWER SPEED OR THE SHAKING AND VIBRATIONS COULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENT DUE TO POOR DESIGN FLAWS. A RECALL IS A MUST.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-23
- VIN: 2FMHK6DT3CB
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT BEFORE DURING OR AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT WAITED A FEW MINUTES FOR THE STEERING WHEEL TO UNLOCK. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH (AIRPORT FORD DEALER 8001 BURLINGTON PIKE, FLORENCE KY 41042, (859)371-4750 REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THERE WAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE STEERING RACK AND THE REPAIR WAS NOT PERFORMED UNTIL THE STEERING WHEEL HAD COMPLETELY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,620.
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-15
- VIN: 2FMGK5DC5CB
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 10/15/2019 CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE WITH WRENCH SHOWING. TURNED THE CAR OFF AD BACK ON TO SEE IF IT WOULD HELP AS IT DID THIS WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ON A CITY STREET. IT PROCEEDED TO RETURN TO LIMP MODE ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. CAR WAS TOWED TO MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THE CODES THROWN WERE FOR A THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. A FEW DAYS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY FOR A SECOND TIME ALONG WITH THE PCM. ABOUT 10 DAYS LATER THE CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE AGAIN AND THIS TIME SOME WIRING WAS REPLACED AND WE ARE WAITING ON THE ECM. IT IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE WHEN THIS OCCURS AND WE ARE FEARFUL THE PROBLEM WILL NOT BE FIXED SINCE IT HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE SHOP FOUR TIMES NOW; WE ARE ALSO AFRAID TO TRAVEL ON THE HIGHWAY FOR FEAR THE CAR WILL GO INTO LIMP MODE DROPPING FROM 65 MILES PER HOUR TO 5 ALSO IMMEDIATELY. THIS SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE WITH SEVERAL MAKES AND MODELS OF VEHICLES ACCORDING TO COMMON REPAIR COMPLAINTS BUT ESPECIALLY FORD. COSTS OF REPAIR AND TROUBLE SHOOTING IS ALSO PROBLEMATIC. A COMPLAINT IS ALSO BEING FILED WITH FORD.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-31
- VIN: 2FMGK5BC4CB
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: BAD THROTTLE BODY. STALL WHEN DRIVING AND JERKY MOTION, BOTH WHEN GOING SLOW AND WHEN GOING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. RED WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON, PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD SHUT OFF AND TURN BACK ON AND DRIVES FINE UNTIL THE NEXT TIME. I HAD IT REPLACED W/ BRAND NEW PART AT A SHOP AND IT IS STILL MALFUNCTIONING.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-02
- VIN: 2FMGK5DC8CB
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: MY WIFE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HER 2012 FORD FLEX POWER STEERING LAST WEEK. THE MECHANIC INSTALLED A NEW PUMP BUT THAT DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE. THE MECHANIC THEN SEARCHED THE NHTSA DATABASE AND FOUND A RECALL NOTICE FOR 2012 FORD FLEX VEHICLES (STEERING POWER ELECTRIC SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE LOCAL FORD DEALER SAID OUR VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I AM HOPING THAT ENOUGH OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM SO FORD WILL ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. THE FORD DEALER AND THE LOCAL MECHANIC AGREED THAT MY WIFE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY WITH MAKING TURNS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF OTHERS HAVE REPORTED THIS ISSUE SO WE CAN ADDRESS IT WITH FORD.
STEERING,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-16
- VIN: 2FMGK5CC3CB
- Components: STEERING,AIR BAGS
- Summary: I AM NOT SURE IF I HAVE TAKATA AIR BAGS, HOWEVER THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR OVER A YEAR. THE STEERING TAKES ADDITIONAL STRENGTH TO TURN AT LOWER SPEEDS. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHERE THE CAR IS DRIVEN FOR THE STEERING ISSUE, IT HAPPENS ON CITY STREETS, THE HIGHWAY IF TURNING AT SLOWER SPEEDS. THE RACK AND PINION AND POWER STEERING PUMP HAVE BEEN REPLACED DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE.
2012 Ford Flex recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2012 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.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
- Consequence: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
Negative 2012 Ford Flex car reviews
Positive 2012 Ford Flex car reviews
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I bought mine in 2011 with 41,000 miles on it. Since then, I've only put 31,000 miles on it. I've replaced the brakes and got new tires last year, but besides that, I've only done regular maintenance and oil changes. I really wish they still made them!
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The price is $3,000 under invoice. I test drove the 2012 Durango and the Flex on the same day. The noise level in the Flex is much quieter than the Durango. The ride in the Flex is still as smooth as a sedan, while the 2012 Durango is much improved. The Durango R/T handles mountain roads better, but the Flex has little body roll unless pushed hard. I drove the Flex in the snow and the grade assist works well, which is important since I live in Colorado. However, the brakes in the Flex are mushy and need improvement compared to GM and BMW. The seats in the Flex are very comfortable and soft, you sit in them, while the Durango seats are harder and you sit on them. The Dodge seats have side bolsters that hold you in place, while the Flex seats have zero bolstering. As for entertainment, the Durango...
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I recently upgraded my car from an '05 Infiniti FX35 to the 2011 Titanium Ford Flex. Can you believe it? During my search, I test drove three minivans: Odyssey, Routan & Sienna. Although the Odyssey was the best out of the three, I just couldn't get past the unappealing styling. My family even considered the MINI Countryman for its fun driving experience, but unfortunately, it lacked the space we needed. Then, we discovered the Flex. It has the smoothest ride and makes the most of its spacious interior. We've heard nothing but positive feedback from other Flex owners as well. We are thrilled with our purchase and highly recommend it to anyone in need of space without sacrificing style.
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Car has a great ride even on long distance trips. 2nd row seating has enough leg room as the front row. Priceless. City/Hwy average 19-22 depends on how much city driving you do. Highway I can get 26mpg or a bit better if I keep it under 80mph. I'll be buying another one of these
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Fantastic car! It drives really well and has a smooth ride. Plus, it has plenty of room inside for tall people. And with the seats down, it can hold more than many pick-up trucks.
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Are you having problems with your 2012 Ford Flex?
Cade Walsh 2024-08-22
The headrest can be quite uncomfortable as it pushes against the back of your head. It may even mess up your hair-do, which can be frustrating. While some may argue that it's a safety feature, it's understandable to feel that it's a bad design. After all, other luxury car brands like Mercedes and Lexus prioritize safety without compromising on comfort. It's important to have a car that is both safe and comfortable, and hopefully, car manufacturers will continue to improve their designs to achieve this balance.
Wiley Mitchell 2024-07-16
I have a family of 5 and that's why we bought this vehicle. While the vehicle is great in handling the road, we did experience some issues with power steering and air conditioning. We initially paid over $1000 for repairs, but unfortunately, the steering pump broke. We also had to pay a couple of hundred for the air conditioning. Additionally, we found that the Ford Sync system was not easy to update and did not work properly with our phone. Despite these challenges, I believe that this vehicle has a lot of potential and could be a great fit for the right person.
Carson Jacobs 2024-06-07
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share my experience with the car we purchased a year ago. My wife and I bought it when we had twins, and it has been a reliable car for us until recently. Unfortunately, we had to replace the rack and pinion at 55k miles, which was not covered under the powertrain warranty. It was an unexpected expense of $1k, which was disappointing. We have owned other cars in the past, but we have never had to make a major repair like this with less than 100k miles. Despite this experience, we appreciate the time we had with the car and will continue to explore other options in the future. Thank you for your time.
Russel Schaden 2024-05-19
I have a 2012 Ford Flex and unfortunately experienced a fuel pump failure at 60,000 miles. I took it to the dealer for repair, but it seems that the issue was not fully resolved as I can now smell gas after parking in my garage. It's frustrating to have to go back to the dealer for an issue that they created during the initial repair attempt. Despite this setback, I have generally had a positive experience with the car. The engine is strong and the ride quality is great, making it a comfortable option for long car trips. However, I do have some concerns about the long-term quality of the car, as I had to replace the brakes (pads and rotors!) at around 55,000 miles. Overall, I think this car may be better suited for a lease.
Giovanni Schuppe 2024-05-15
The car's engine failed and had to be replaced, which cost $13,000. Although the car still had $18,000 left on the loan and was blue booked at about $21,000, I had to pay for the new engine. The Ford dealer claimed that the engine failed due to a missed oil change, but I disagreed. I had to replace the car and ended up buying a 2015 F150 with an ecoboost engine. Unfortunately, the AWD transfer case (part of the transmission) failed on this car, which cost $1,600 to replace. In addition, the right side control arm had to be replaced because they could not get the ball joint to release, which ended up costing $1,900. The passenger side turbo charger also rusted badly and had to be disconnected to replace the transfer case. Despite these issues, I have had great experiences with Ford trucks going back to the 90's and hope that this new car will be better.Now we are buying a new turbo charger at $586 plus $560 in labor! So NOW, the cost of replacing this transfer case is a whopping $3,046!! My advice: if your Flex is going over 60,000 miles GET RID OF IT!!