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Ford Flex

2012 only

89 classified complaints 2 recalls

2012 Ford Flex have 89 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Power steering pump, rack and lines, typically surfacing around 59,620 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Flex report for every year combined.

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What breaks, and when — 2012 only

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 17 complaints

Median onset: 59,620 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 15 complaints

Median onset: 60,012 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 9 complaints

Median onset: 33,024 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 48,000 miles. 25.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 40,000 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 4 complaints

Median onset: 41,600 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 4 complaints

Median onset: 27,410 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 4 complaints

Median onset: 102,407 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012 model year. See the full Ford Flex report for every year and full specs/safety data.