MYRModel Year Report

2010 Ford Flex

● Typical for this model
2010 Ford Flex
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:34:59.925Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Flex Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 2009: 181 complaints 2009 2010: 139 complaints 2010 2011: 144 complaints 2011 2012: 64 complaints 2013: 578 complaints 2013 2014: 249 complaints 2015: 104 complaints 2015 2016: 96 complaints 2017: 42 complaints 2017 2018: 64 complaints 2019: 241 complaints 2019
2010: 139 complaints
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YearComplaints
2009181
2010139
2011144
201264
2013578
2014249
2015104
201696
201742
201864
2019241

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

STEERING 23%

23% of complaints: steering — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and pinion.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE 22%

22% of complaints: engine — 30 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20180309

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20121025

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20160609 — air bags

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.

Campaign 16V247000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Ford Flex — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V247000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.