MYRModel Year Report

2010 Ford Flex

● Typical for this model
2010 Ford Flex
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:38:47.334Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
139
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Steering

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

2009: 181 complaints 2010: 139 complaints 2010 139 2011: 144 complaints 2012: 64 complaints 2013: 580 complaints 2013 2014: 249 complaints 2015: 105 complaints 2015 2016: 97 complaints 2017: 42 complaints 2017 2018: 67 complaints 2019: 251 complaints 2019
2009: 181 complaints 2009 2010: 139 complaints 2010 139 2011: 144 complaints 2011 2012: 64 complaints 2012 2013: 580 complaints 2013 2014: 249 complaints 2014 2015: 105 complaints 2015 2016: 97 complaints 2016 2017: 42 complaints 2017 2018: 67 complaints 2018 2019: 251 complaints 2019
2009: 181 complaints 2009 2010: 139 complaints 2010 139 2011: 144 complaints 2011 2012: 64 complaints 2012 2013: 580 complaints 2013 2014: 249 complaints 2014 2015: 105 complaints 2015 2016: 97 complaints 2016 2017: 42 complaints 2017 2018: 67 complaints 2018 2019: 251 complaints 2019

2010: 139 complaints

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YearComplaints
2009181
2010139
2011144
201264
2013580
2014249
2015105
201697
201742
201867
2019251

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

23% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion.

CRASHINJURY

Engine

22% · 30 reports
FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford Flex. While driving at an unknown speed, the turbos failed and caused oil to burn through the motor. The failure created an excessive amount of smoke to come through the exhaust pipes.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-09

Service brakes

12% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Electrical system

9% · 13 reports

Power train

9% · 12 reports
FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Sudden leaking ptu caused failure and fluid to catch fire while driving 40 MPH when exposed to exhaust directly under unit . Damage also resulted in transmission housing damage and severe powertrain failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-25

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2016-06-09Air bags16V247000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2010 Ford Flex — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 32 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 30 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 17 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V247000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Ford Flex reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Ford Flex is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Flex?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Ford Flex have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.