2010 Ford Flex vs 2012 Ford Flex
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Ford Flex | 2012 Ford Flex |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 139 | 64 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 37 | 47 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,997 mi | 65,006 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Flex | Ford Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 32 | 24 |
| Engine | 30 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 5 |
| Power Train | 12 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 8 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
2010 Ford Flex
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.