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Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer Reliability Comparisons

Ford Flex Reliability vs. Ford Explorer Reliability:
Ford Flex Reliability vs. Ford Explorer Reliability:

You won't find Ford Flex or Ford Explorer 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 Explorer truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Ford Flex and Ford Explorer reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Ford Flex and the Ford Explorer 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 Explorer 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  
2012 Ford Flex   16 Flexes, 7.2 months of data per Flex, average 9100 miles

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2012 Ford Explorer   19 Explorers, 8.8 months of data per Explorer, average 10100 miles

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2011 Ford Flex 36 Flexes, 10.1 months of data per Flex, average 22200 miles30
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Ford Explorer   21 Explorers, 9.9 months of data per Explorer, average 19700 miles

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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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2009 Ford Flex 51 Flexes, 9.1 months of data per Flex, average 48400 miles

First model year. Possible common problems with HVAC blend doors and rear brakes.72
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Ford Explorer   11 Explorers, 9.3 months of data per Explorer, average 45900 miles

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2007 Ford Explorer 29 Explorers, 8.5 months of data per Explorer, average 75900 miles78
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Ford Explorer 27 Explorers, 9.3 months of data per Explorer, average 87100 miles86
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Ford Explorer   17 Explorers, 10.2 months of data per Explorer, average 73500 miles

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2004 Ford Explorer   15 Explorers, 9.3 months of data per Explorer, average 89300 miles

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2003 Ford Explorer   13 Explorers, 8.8 months of data per Explorer, average 103700 miles

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2002 Ford Explorer 27 Explorers, 9.2 months of data per Explorer, average 124300 miles58
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 Ford Explorer   15 Explorers, 5.4 months of data per Explorer, average 143000 miles

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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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