2010 Ford Flex power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2010 Ford Flex — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Mar 20, 2023
“Power take off unit or power transfer unit started making a loud whining sound starting at 40 mph. Now being told the unit must be replaced. Looking online and seems to be an issue with the majority of for flex and ford edge.”
filed Jan 16, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify…
SSM 47976 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 10, 2019
Power Train problems in other Flex years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Flex | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Flex | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 Flex | 2 | 5% |
| 2016 Flex | 8 | 9% |
| 2015 Flex | 11 | 11% |
| 2014 Flex | 10 | 4% |
| 2013 Flex | 11 | 2% |
| 2012 Flex | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 Flex | 19 | 13% |
| 2009 Flex | 23 | 13% |
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.