2010 Ford Flex Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flex years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Ford Flex. That ranks 6th out of 11 Flex model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (32 complaints, 23%), typically at around 93,428 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 139owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Ford Flex problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 32 | 23% | 93,428 | — | — |
| Engine | 30 | 22% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 9% | 79,650 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 9% | 101,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 9% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 6% | 19,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 6% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 6% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 6% | 15,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 5% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 5% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 4% | 351,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 4% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 3% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 3% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 1% | 93,818 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 351,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 185,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 10 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Ford Flex recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Leaving home to go to the grocery store and as I exited my street a dash warning came on stating "Power Steering Assist" fault Steering wheel locked up making it impossible for me to steer. Fortunately this happened in a spot where there was no other traffic and I was able to just turn off the car…
On the road and power steering went out and was super hard to turn
Water ingress into rear side door latch - froze - door opened while car was in motion
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Flex. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a metal clicking and scraping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the wheels felt loose. The contact stated that a nearby driver informed her that sparks…
While traveling at highway speeds 75+ a loud bang and then control of vehicle was hard to keep on road, swerved left then right, left rear quarter panel hit guard rail and caused car to spin around and went sideways and backwards down a 30 ft embankment. Fortunately did not roll. left side tires…
Other Ford Flex years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Flex | 254 | 4 |
| 2018 Flex | 68 | 3 |
| 2017 Flex | 42 | 4 |
| 2016 Flex | 98 | 3 |
| 2015 Flex | 113 | 4 |
| 2014 Flex | 249 | 4 |
| 2013 Flex | 580 | 6 |
| 2012 Flex | 64 | 2 |
| 2011 Flex | 144 | 2 |
| 2010 | 139 | 1 |
| 2009 Flex | 181 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Flex?
Owners most often report steering, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 32 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Ford Flex?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Ford Flex a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flex model years, the 2010 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.