2012 Ford Flex engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Ford Flex — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 20, 2021
“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…”
filed Sep 26, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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SSM 49210 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 25, 2020
Engine problems in other Flex years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Flex | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 Flex | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Flex | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Flex | 8 | 8% |
| 2015 Flex | 11 | 10% |
| 2014 Flex | 22 | 9% |
| 2013 Flex | 32 | 6% |
| 2011 Flex | 25 | 17% |
| 2010 Flex | 30 | 22% |
| 2009 Flex | 36 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.