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Ford Flex Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2012 | Ford Flex | 16 Flexes, 7.2 months of data per Flex, average 9100 miles Small sample size. Join or 16 Flexes, 7.2 months of data per Flex, average 9100 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2011 | Ford Flex | 37 Flexes, 10.0 months of data per Flex, average 22300 miles29 |
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| 2010 | Ford Flex | 63 Flexes, 9.4 months of data per Flex, average 34000 miles45 |
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| 2009 | Ford Flex | 52 Flexes, 9.1 months of data per Flex, average 48300 miles First model year. Possible common problems with HVAC blend doors and rear brakes.71 |
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2013 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 1240 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 3680 | 0 | Passenger side front wheel was rubbing fender |
| Feb | 2013 | 9640 | 0 | Collision detection system module was malfunctioning and was completely replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 11780 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Flex in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 3000 | 0 | Software update |
| Mar | 2013 | 6000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Flex in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 13700 | 0 | Tire pressure gauge was faulty |
| Jan | 2013 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Flex in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 6000 | 0 | Needed to have a tension belt replaced. Sqeaked alot |
| Ford Flex in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 1000 | 0 | Replaced Vista roof glass due to crack noted at time of purchase. |
2012 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Flex in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | replaced console lid that broke off at the mount |
| Oct | 2012 | 17300 | 0 | serpentine belt replaced due to premature wear. |
| Dec | 2012 | 20000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Flex in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 17980 | 600 | Rear brake pads and rotors replaced, completely worn out |
| Mar | 2013 | 19840 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Flex in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | Brakes groaning at the end of a stop, dealership performed TSB 10-13-7 and replaced front pads, rotors, caliper brackets. |
| Feb | 2013 | 72000 | 200 | Replaced leaking rear differential vent per TSB Dual zone climate inop |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Flex in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | Headliner rattles behind moonroof. Dealer seemed to fix it, but the problem is back. Satellite radio and GPS cut out when under almost any obstacle. Dealer has contacted manufacturer to check on solutions. |
| Dec | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Headliner still rattles. Dealer ordered part, but it has not yet arrived. |
| Apr | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Flex in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Driver's seat belt retracted and locked. Could not pull seat belt out after it retracted fully. Dealer said the mechanism was locked tight, ordered parts, and replaced it. |
| Mar | 2011 | 10000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Flex in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | Replaced cracked D-pillar window trim upon delivery. Appeared to be a manufacturing defect. Saw in a forum that others had a similar issue on delivery. | |
| Dec | 2011 | 17000 | 0 | Satellite radio working intermittently. Software update performed. |
| Jul | 2012 | 22300 | 0 | D pillar trim at the back cracked again and replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Flex in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | Transmission slipped. Updated PCM programming. |
| Mar | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | Rattle in roof fixed. |
| Sep | 2012 | 17000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Flex in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | Squeak in front corner on driver's side dash. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 5300 | 23 | Evidently a defective bolt holding the hose on to the turbo intercooler broke. This resulted in the other bolt holding the hose to also break and a loss of power. Intercooler was also replaced due to possible damage. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Flex in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Squeak in Dash, drivers area, temp related Rear door lock rod came off and was rattling in door, lock inop |
| Sep | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | Wrench lite came on, ran VCR which stated take to dealer ASAP reduced power etc. Lite not on at dealer they said no event stored in computor. (BS) car got sunshine treatment. |
| Nov | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | Replaced electronic throttle body power assist feature on rear hatch operated intermittently Installed SPO , linear strut motor on rear hatch, repair appears to be successful |
| Mar | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | Roar noise when braking from freeway speeds repaired by TSB |
| Jun | 2011 | 26000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Flex in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | Took in for recall of trans lines, replaced. One of the new trans lines broke at a seam leaving Flex not moving and spilling trans fluid. |
| Feb | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Moonroof was squeaking. Added insulation to quiet. |
| Jun | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Brakes grinding noise |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Flex in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Drivers side rear door quarter window and weather strip was replaced...the weather strip was deformed. Drivers side 2nd row seat won't recline or tumble forward to access the 3rd row seating. This trip was to install parts that were ordered. |
| Jun | 2011 | 9000 | 0 | Front brake grinding noise. Parts ordered. |
| Jul | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Brake problem repaired with parts Rear seat release cable broken...parts replaced center console latch broke...part replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Flex in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 4960 | 0 | Rear light assemblies both right and left have moisture that has got inside. Done at routine maintenance time. Also, driver side rear door lock tab (The thing that pops up when you unlock) was not functional as not attached. easily reattached. Done at routine maintenance time. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Flex in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | All exterior plastic window panels had dimples from install. Second row seats will not fold up with the push of the button, when the seats are fully rearward. They will unlock but will not fold all the way. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Flex in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Air vent on headliner was falling out. |
| Feb | 2009 | 7000 | 0 | Thud in front right suspension, could not find a problem Passenger door lock stayed locked after repeated unlocking with unlock-button on driver side and or on key fob. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Flex in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 7000 | 0 | Middle row seatback loose on one side. Whole seatback replaced with new internal seat frame. Rear passenger taillight fogging up as if not sealed. Noticed in very cold weather. Whole Taillight replaced. Rear Backup Camera sometimes not imaging. Video or signal is too distorted to view. Dealer could not replicate but problem persists. |
| Jan | 2012 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Flex in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | Left rear wheel was getting much dirtier faster than the rest of the wheels, which indicates to me that there needs to be a brake caliper adjustment or that the parking brake needs adjusting instead. They admitted there seems to be a prob. but didn't fix |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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