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Ford Flex vs. Ford Escape Reliability Comparisons

Ford Flex Reliability vs. Ford Escape Reliability:
Ford Flex Reliability vs. Ford Escape Reliability: - photograph by Michael Karesh

You won't find Ford Flex or Ford Escape reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Ford Flex and the Ford Escape truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Ford Flex and Ford Escape reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Ford Flex and the Ford Escape were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Ford Flex and the Ford Escape have been recently.

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Ford Flex Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

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 Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2013 Ford Escape 30 Escapes, 3.8 months of data per Escape, average 3600 miles

Nearly all reported repairs for misaligned doors or door handles that can stick open in cold weather.74
100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Ford Flex   16 Flexes, 7.2 months of data per Flex, average 9100 miles

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2012 Ford Escape 27 Escapes, 8.4 months of data per Escape, average 9000 miles32
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Ford Escape 36 Escapes, 10.1 months of data per Escape, average 17400 miles27
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Ford Flex 37 Flexes, 10.0 months of data per Flex, average 22300 miles29
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Ford Flex 63 Flexes, 9.4 months of data per Flex, average 34000 miles45
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Ford Escape 46 Escapes, 9.2 months of data per Escape, average 32600 miles48
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Ford Escape 54 Escapes, 10.4 months of data per Escape, average 43900 miles

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60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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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
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Ford Escape 58 Escapes, 9.4 months of data per Escape, average 56700 miles

Redesigned for this model year.29
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Ford Escape 25 Escapes, 9.4 months of data per Escape, average 95500 miles66
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Ford Escape 37 Escapes, 10.5 months of data per Escape, average 78900 miles71
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Ford Escape 45 Escapes, 8.2 months of data per Escape, average 93500 miles

68
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Ford Escape   14 Escapes, 8.4 months of data per Escape, average 106600 miles

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2003 Ford Escape 26 Escapes, 9.5 months of data per Escape, average 132900 miles

73
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Ford Escape   20 Escapes, 7.8 months of data per Escape, average 101400 miles

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2001 Ford Escape   14 Escapes, 9.1 months of data per Escape, average 120900 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Ford Flex

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What Our Members Are Saying about Ford Flex Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Ford Flex: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD		 Bummed out about the heating system.....not enough heat !!!! Set at 90 degrees, but it never gets there. When vehicle stopped in traffic, air temp in full heat position delines very noticeably...have had it to dealership twice for this problem, both und

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