2010 Ford Flex electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2010 Ford Flex — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Mar 19, 2023
“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…”
filed Apr 7, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 24, 2026Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or…
SSM 48070 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 2, 2019Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or…
SSM 47797 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 7, 2019
Electrical System problems in other Flex years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Flex | 22 | 9% |
| 2018 Flex | 11 | 18% |
| 2017 Flex | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 Flex | 22 | 23% |
| 2015 Flex | 13 | 13% |
| 2014 Flex | 57 | 23% |
| 2013 Flex | 200 | 35% |
| 2012 Flex | 10 | 16% |
| 2011 Flex | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 Flex | 32 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Ford Flex
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.