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16V247000 Apr 26, 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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 dri...

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Sep 20, 2025 Steering

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 ...

Sep 20, 2025 Steering

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 ...

Jun 22, 2025 Steering

On the road and power steering went out and was super hard to turn

Jun 22, 2025 Steering

On the road and power steering went out and was super hard to turn

Dec 13, 2024 Structure

Water ingress into rear side door latch - froze - door opened while car was in motion

Dec 13, 2024 Structure

Water ingress into rear side door latch - froze - door opened while car was in motion

Jul 11, 2024 Steering 119,000 mi

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...

Jul 11, 2024 Steering 119,000 mi

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...

Apr 11, 2024 Suspension Crash

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 c...

Apr 11, 2024 Suspension Crash

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 c...

Mar 22, 2024 Steering

Vehicle loses power steering intermittently upon vehicle startup as well as in motion. Vehicle is then extremely hard to control without power steering. Message " POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" prints to the instrument cluster above the steering wheel. Turning the vehicle off and back on may resolve p...

Mar 22, 2024 Steering

Vehicle loses power steering intermittently upon vehicle startup as well as in motion. Vehicle is then extremely hard to control without power steering. Message " POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" prints to the instrument cluster above the steering wheel. Turning the vehicle off and back on may resolve p...

Mar 18, 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 102,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle responded as needed after waiting for a while. The ...

Mar 18, 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 102,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle responded as needed after waiting for a while. The ...

Oct 31, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 148,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Flex. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the steering wheel became firm, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle after 3 attempts. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken...

Oct 31, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 148,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Flex. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the steering wheel became firm, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle after 3 attempts. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken...

Mar 20, 2023 Power Train

While driving car suddenly losses power and the wrench light comes on. Loss of power with the car transmission wont move the car at all. have to pull over and turn off car about 5min then start it back up and now everything works with no codes. Happened 3 times.VERY DANGEROUS BECUASE CAR LOSSES POW...

Mar 20, 2023 Power Train

While driving car suddenly losses power and the wrench light comes on. Loss of power with the car transmission wont move the car at all. have to pull over and turn off car about 5min then start it back up and now everything works with no codes. Happened 3 times.VERY DANGEROUS BECUASE CAR LOSSES POW...

Mar 19, 2023 Engine

While driving at 65mph, vehicle started to accelerate funny and cel came on. was getting on the freeway and the vehicle overheated and CEL light came on. I was able to safely pull over before the vehicle died. Got vehicle towed to my home and when engine oil was checked, it was discovered that there...

Mar 19, 2023 Suspension

Vehicle was shaking in the rear area for some time at highway speeds. I took the vehicle in to the local tire shop to get the alignment checked. After that the vehicle still shook. I took the vehicle back to the tire shop and the alignment was already off quite a bit in the back tires. I took the ve...

Mar 19, 2023 Electrical System

constant failure of the blend door actuator causes a clicking noise in the cabin upon starting the vehicle, or switching from vent mode to defrost mode. Also happens intermittently when activating the air conditioning. the clicking is loud enough to be heard from outside the vehicle. Unit has been r...

Mar 19, 2023 Visibility

constant failure of the blend door actuator causes a clicking noise in the cabin upon starting the vehicle, or switching from vent mode to defrost mode. Also happens intermittently when activating the air conditioning. the clicking is loud enough to be heard from outside the vehicle. Unit has been r...

Mar 19, 2023 Engine

While driving at 65mph, vehicle started to accelerate funny and cel came on. was getting on the freeway and the vehicle overheated and CEL light came on. I was able to safely pull over before the vehicle died. Got vehicle towed to my home and when engine oil was checked, it was discovered that there...

Mar 19, 2023 Suspension

Vehicle was shaking in the rear area for some time at highway speeds. I took the vehicle in to the local tire shop to get the alignment checked. After that the vehicle still shook. I took the vehicle back to the tire shop and the alignment was already off quite a bit in the back tires. I took the ve...

Mar 19, 2023 Electrical System

constant failure of the blend door actuator causes a clicking noise in the cabin upon starting the vehicle, or switching from vent mode to defrost mode. Also happens intermittently when activating the air conditioning. the clicking is loud enough to be heard from outside the vehicle. Unit has been r...

Mar 19, 2023 Visibility

constant failure of the blend door actuator causes a clicking noise in the cabin upon starting the vehicle, or switching from vent mode to defrost mode. Also happens intermittently when activating the air conditioning. the clicking is loud enough to be heard from outside the vehicle. Unit has been r...

Feb 16, 2023 Suspension Crash

UNKNOWN I was on the highway during dry conditions, and very suddenly fishtailed and swerved into another lane. Caused an accident. Could have been much worse. Rear driver's side wheel is not facing forward - tow driver says looks like a broken toe link. Insurance company has possession of the veh...

Feb 16, 2023 Wheels Crash

UNKNOWN I was on the highway during dry conditions, and very suddenly fishtailed and swerved into another lane. Caused an accident. Could have been much worse. Rear driver's side wheel is not facing forward - tow driver says looks like a broken toe link. Insurance company has possession of the veh...

Feb 16, 2023 Suspension Crash

UNKNOWN I was on the highway during dry conditions, and very suddenly fishtailed and swerved into another lane. Caused an accident. Could have been much worse. Rear driver's side wheel is not facing forward - tow driver says looks like a broken toe link. Insurance company has possession of the veh...

Feb 16, 2023 Wheels Crash

UNKNOWN I was on the highway during dry conditions, and very suddenly fishtailed and swerved into another lane. Caused an accident. Could have been much worse. Rear driver's side wheel is not facing forward - tow driver says looks like a broken toe link. Insurance company has possession of the veh...

Sep 14, 2022 Engine

My 2010 Ford Flex began inadvertently surging forward in acceleration without me making it do this exactly 3 months after I purchased the vehicle. The Ford Dealer was unable to re-produce the problem on several occasions and said my vehicle was fine. No error messages reported in the computer. This ...

Sep 14, 2022 Unknown Or Other

My 2010 Ford Flex began inadvertently surging forward in acceleration without me making it do this exactly 3 months after I purchased the vehicle. The Ford Dealer was unable to re-produce the problem on several occasions and said my vehicle was fine. No error messages reported in the computer. This ...

Sep 14, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

My 2010 Ford Flex began inadvertently surging forward in acceleration without me making it do this exactly 3 months after I purchased the vehicle. The Ford Dealer was unable to re-produce the problem on several occasions and said my vehicle was fine. No error messages reported in the computer. This ...

Sep 14, 2022 Engine

My 2010 Ford Flex began inadvertently surging forward in acceleration without me making it do this exactly 3 months after I purchased the vehicle. The Ford Dealer was unable to re-produce the problem on several occasions and said my vehicle was fine. No error messages reported in the computer. This ...

Sep 14, 2022 Unknown Or Other

My 2010 Ford Flex began inadvertently surging forward in acceleration without me making it do this exactly 3 months after I purchased the vehicle. The Ford Dealer was unable to re-produce the problem on several occasions and said my vehicle was fine. No error messages reported in the computer. This ...

Sep 14, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

My 2010 Ford Flex began inadvertently surging forward in acceleration without me making it do this exactly 3 months after I purchased the vehicle. The Ford Dealer was unable to re-produce the problem on several occasions and said my vehicle was fine. No error messages reported in the computer. This ...

Sep 2, 2022 Suspension

Rear suspension toe-link failure on left side. Incident occurred without any notice at speed of approximately 30-35 MPH on highway after pulling away from having stopped for traffic light at intersection. Vehicle swerved uncontrollably to right at approximately 45 degrees, then began slow drift to...

Sep 2, 2022 Suspension

Rear suspension toe-link failure on left side. Incident occurred without any notice at speed of approximately 30-35 MPH on highway after pulling away from having stopped for traffic light at intersection. Vehicle swerved uncontrollably to right at approximately 45 degrees, then began slow drift to...

Jan 17, 2022 Air Bags

The air bag light is on stating that the code of b0001 driver frontal stage 1 deployment control and also code u0253. I have never in my life ever had an issue like this. No accidents either

Jan 17, 2022 Air Bags

The air bag light is on stating that the code of b0001 driver frontal stage 1 deployment control and also code u0253. I have never in my life ever had an issue like this. No accidents either

Jan 11, 2022 Unknown Or Other

I was in a parking lot and i felt the steering wheel shake and I got a message about the power steering assist fault. If I was moving or driving in traffic my family and my self could have been killed.

Jan 11, 2022 Unknown Or Other

I was in a parking lot and i felt the steering wheel shake and I got a message about the power steering assist fault. If I was moving or driving in traffic my family and my self could have been killed.

Apr 4, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 151,000 mi

LEAKY FUEL TANK. STRONG SMELL OF LEAKY FUEL. WORRIED THAT VEHICLE MIGHT CATCH FIRE. TOOK IT INTO MY LOCAL OIL CHANGE PLACE AND THEY COULD NOT FIND LEAK. I CAN SEE A PUDDLE OF FUEL ON MY DRIVEWAY - ABOUT 2-3 FEET ROUND. BELIEVE FUEL TANK HAS CORRODED. BUT I AM TOLD THE TANK IS MADE OF PLASTIC. ...

Apr 4, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 151,000 mi

LEAKY FUEL TANK. STRONG SMELL OF LEAKY FUEL. WORRIED THAT VEHICLE MIGHT CATCH FIRE. TOOK IT INTO MY LOCAL OIL CHANGE PLACE AND THEY COULD NOT FIND LEAK. I CAN SEE A PUDDLE OF FUEL ON MY DRIVEWAY - ABOUT 2-3 FEET ROUND. BELIEVE FUEL TANK HAS CORRODED. BUT I AM TOLD THE TANK IS MADE OF PLASTIC. ...

Mar 24, 2021 Suspension 351,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TIRE WAS DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT HA...

Mar 24, 2021 Wheels 351,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TIRE WAS DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT HA...

Mar 24, 2021 Suspension 351,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TIRE WAS DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT HA...

Mar 24, 2021 Wheels 351,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TIRE WAS DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT HA...

Oct 20, 2020 Service Brakes 109,000 mi

WHEN I PRESS ON GAS IT JERKS AND FEELS LIKE ITS STRAING TO KICK UP.DRAGGING NO GAS ITS PULLING. AND WHEN I BREAK THE PEDDLES PUSH BACK AND MAKE WEIRD NOISES.IT SOMETIMES DON'T STOP .THE RADIO BUTTONS DOESN'T WORK NONE OF THEM.I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 08/15/2020

Oct 20, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 109,000 mi

WHEN I PRESS ON GAS IT JERKS AND FEELS LIKE ITS STRAING TO KICK UP.DRAGGING NO GAS ITS PULLING. AND WHEN I BREAK THE PEDDLES PUSH BACK AND MAKE WEIRD NOISES.IT SOMETIMES DON'T STOP .THE RADIO BUTTONS DOESN'T WORK NONE OF THEM.I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 08/15/2020

Oct 20, 2020 Service Brakes 109,000 mi

WHEN I PRESS ON GAS IT JERKS AND FEELS LIKE ITS STRAING TO KICK UP.DRAGGING NO GAS ITS PULLING. AND WHEN I BREAK THE PEDDLES PUSH BACK AND MAKE WEIRD NOISES.IT SOMETIMES DON'T STOP .THE RADIO BUTTONS DOESN'T WORK NONE OF THEM.I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 08/15/2020

Oct 20, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 109,000 mi

WHEN I PRESS ON GAS IT JERKS AND FEELS LIKE ITS STRAING TO KICK UP.DRAGGING NO GAS ITS PULLING. AND WHEN I BREAK THE PEDDLES PUSH BACK AND MAKE WEIRD NOISES.IT SOMETIMES DON'T STOP .THE RADIO BUTTONS DOESN'T WORK NONE OF THEM.I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 08/15/2020

Aug 12, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 74,000 mi

SUDDEN REPEATED INTERMITTENT STALLS AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING

Aug 12, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 74,000 mi

SUDDEN REPEATED INTERMITTENT STALLS AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING

Apr 7, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 185,000 mi

INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL FAILURE OF THE ADVANCE TRAK TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO UNEXPECTEDLY PULL TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT WHILE UNDER ACCELERATION ON VEHICLE SPEEDS ABOVE 20 MPH WITHOUT INDICATION FROM THE TELL-TALE TO THE OPERATOR TO INDICATE THERE IS A PROBLEM OR INTERMITTENT...

Apr 7, 2020 Electrical System 185,000 mi

INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL FAILURE OF THE ADVANCE TRAK TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO UNEXPECTEDLY PULL TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT WHILE UNDER ACCELERATION ON VEHICLE SPEEDS ABOVE 20 MPH WITHOUT INDICATION FROM THE TELL-TALE TO THE OPERATOR TO INDICATE THERE IS A PROBLEM OR INTERMITTENT...

Apr 7, 2020 Steering 185,000 mi

INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL FAILURE OF THE ADVANCE TRAK TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO UNEXPECTEDLY PULL TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT WHILE UNDER ACCELERATION ON VEHICLE SPEEDS ABOVE 20 MPH WITHOUT INDICATION FROM THE TELL-TALE TO THE OPERATOR TO INDICATE THERE IS A PROBLEM OR INTERMITTENT...

Apr 7, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 185,000 mi

INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL FAILURE OF THE ADVANCE TRAK TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO UNEXPECTEDLY PULL TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT WHILE UNDER ACCELERATION ON VEHICLE SPEEDS ABOVE 20 MPH WITHOUT INDICATION FROM THE TELL-TALE TO THE OPERATOR TO INDICATE THERE IS A PROBLEM OR INTERMITTENT...

Apr 7, 2020 Electrical System 185,000 mi

INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL FAILURE OF THE ADVANCE TRAK TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO UNEXPECTEDLY PULL TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT WHILE UNDER ACCELERATION ON VEHICLE SPEEDS ABOVE 20 MPH WITHOUT INDICATION FROM THE TELL-TALE TO THE OPERATOR TO INDICATE THERE IS A PROBLEM OR INTERMITTENT...

Apr 7, 2020 Steering 185,000 mi

INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL FAILURE OF THE ADVANCE TRAK TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO UNEXPECTEDLY PULL TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT WHILE UNDER ACCELERATION ON VEHICLE SPEEDS ABOVE 20 MPH WITHOUT INDICATION FROM THE TELL-TALE TO THE OPERATOR TO INDICATE THERE IS A PROBLEM OR INTERMITTENT...

Apr 4, 2020 Steering 65,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND WHILE STILL STATIONARY THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED A 'POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT' AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CAR IS VERY HAD TO STEER AFTER GETTING THIS ERROR MESSAGE. I WAS ABLE TO STOP AND RE-START THE CAR AND THE ERROR MESSAGE WAS NOT DISPLAYED AGAIN AND I WAS ...

Apr 4, 2020 Steering 65,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND WHILE STILL STATIONARY THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED A 'POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT' AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CAR IS VERY HAD TO STEER AFTER GETTING THIS ERROR MESSAGE. I WAS ABLE TO STOP AND RE-START THE CAR AND THE ERROR MESSAGE WAS NOT DISPLAYED AGAIN AND I WAS ...

Feb 14, 2020 Engine 192,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THE WATER PUMP FAILED WHICH FLOODED THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PLANET FORD LOCATED AT (20403 I-45, SPRING, TX 773...

Feb 14, 2020 Engine 192,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THE WATER PUMP FAILED WHICH FLOODED THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PLANET FORD LOCATED AT (20403 I-45, SPRING, TX 773...

Feb 6, 2020 Steering 141,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVING 20- 30 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO PULLED TO THE LEFT AND TO THE RIGHT. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL RUBBING SOUND DETECTED IN THE STEERIN...

Feb 6, 2020 Steering 141,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVING 20- 30 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO PULLED TO THE LEFT AND TO THE RIGHT. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL RUBBING SOUND DETECTED IN THE STEERIN...

Dec 9, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 108,000 mi

THE CAR'S FUEL GAUGE WILL SUDDENLY DROP TO EMPTY AND THE CAR WILL RUN OUT OF FUEL. BY DOING SOME RESEARCH THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD FLEX AND IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE MOST RECENT WAS THIS WEEKEND WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND IT DI...

Dec 9, 2019 Unknown Or Other 108,000 mi

THE CAR'S FUEL GAUGE WILL SUDDENLY DROP TO EMPTY AND THE CAR WILL RUN OUT OF FUEL. BY DOING SOME RESEARCH THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD FLEX AND IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE MOST RECENT WAS THIS WEEKEND WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND IT DI...

Dec 9, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 108,000 mi

THE CAR'S FUEL GAUGE WILL SUDDENLY DROP TO EMPTY AND THE CAR WILL RUN OUT OF FUEL. BY DOING SOME RESEARCH THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD FLEX AND IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE MOST RECENT WAS THIS WEEKEND WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND IT DI...

Dec 9, 2019 Unknown Or Other 108,000 mi

THE CAR'S FUEL GAUGE WILL SUDDENLY DROP TO EMPTY AND THE CAR WILL RUN OUT OF FUEL. BY DOING SOME RESEARCH THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD FLEX AND IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE MOST RECENT WAS THIS WEEKEND WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND IT DI...

Nov 7, 2019 Engine 130,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX WITH DURATEC 3.5L ENGINE - SUDDEN WATER PUMP FAILURE CAUSES COOLANT TO FLOOD THE ENGINE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. THERE ARE MANY OT...

Nov 7, 2019 Engine 130,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX WITH DURATEC 3.5L ENGINE - SUDDEN WATER PUMP FAILURE CAUSES COOLANT TO FLOOD THE ENGINE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. THERE ARE MANY OT...

Oct 25, 2019 Engine 112,000 mi

WE HAVE REPLACED THE TURBOS IN OR FORD FLEX ECOBOOST 5 TIMES WITHIN 2.5 YEARS!! THE FRONT AND REAR TURBOS BOTH JUST WENT AGAIN WITHIN ONE MONTH OF EACH OTHER!! WE WERE FINALLY TOLD BY A LINCOLN MECHANIC THE ISSUE IS A BAD/FAULTY OIL SEPERATOR MADE BY FORD. IT IS PUSHING TOO MUCH OIL INTO THE TURBOS ...

Oct 25, 2019 Engine 112,000 mi

WE HAVE REPLACED THE TURBOS IN OR FORD FLEX ECOBOOST 5 TIMES WITHIN 2.5 YEARS!! THE FRONT AND REAR TURBOS BOTH JUST WENT AGAIN WITHIN ONE MONTH OF EACH OTHER!! WE WERE FINALLY TOLD BY A LINCOLN MECHANIC THE ISSUE IS A BAD/FAULTY OIL SEPERATOR MADE BY FORD. IT IS PUSHING TOO MUCH OIL INTO THE TURBOS ...

Sep 22, 2019 Unknown Or Other 39,000 mi

BLUE FLASHING LIGHT HAS COME ON LEFT SIDE DRIVERS SIDE ABOVE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE UNDERSIDE OF THE DASH. STAYS ON EVEN AFTER CAR IS TURNED OFF.

Sep 22, 2019 Exterior Lighting 39,000 mi

BLUE FLASHING LIGHT HAS COME ON LEFT SIDE DRIVERS SIDE ABOVE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE UNDERSIDE OF THE DASH. STAYS ON EVEN AFTER CAR IS TURNED OFF.

Sep 22, 2019 Unknown Or Other 39,000 mi

BLUE FLASHING LIGHT HAS COME ON LEFT SIDE DRIVERS SIDE ABOVE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE UNDERSIDE OF THE DASH. STAYS ON EVEN AFTER CAR IS TURNED OFF.

Sep 22, 2019 Exterior Lighting 39,000 mi

BLUE FLASHING LIGHT HAS COME ON LEFT SIDE DRIVERS SIDE ABOVE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE UNDERSIDE OF THE DASH. STAYS ON EVEN AFTER CAR IS TURNED OFF.

Sep 7, 2019 Engine 180,056 mi

WATER PUMP LEAKING INTO ENGINE OIL, WHAT SHOULD BE A $500 AT MOST REPAIR IS GOOD TO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE BECAUSE OF POOR WATER PUMP DESIGN.

Sep 7, 2019 Engine 180,056 mi

WATER PUMP LEAKING INTO ENGINE OIL, WHAT SHOULD BE A $500 AT MOST REPAIR IS GOOD TO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE BECAUSE OF POOR WATER PUMP DESIGN.

Sep 6, 2019 Engine 178,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR CONDITIONING BEGAN TO BLOW OUT HOT AIR. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER, OVERHEAT, AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE ...

Sep 6, 2019 Engine 178,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR CONDITIONING BEGAN TO BLOW OUT HOT AIR. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER, OVERHEAT, AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE ...

Jun 28, 2019 Electrical System 135,000 mi

ACCELERATING ON INTERSTATE RAMP, VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF. IT WOULD NOT STAY RUNNING. IT SPUTTERS AND DIES AFTER CRANKING. WE HAD AAA TOW IT OFF THE ROADSIDE AFTER 90 MINUTES WAITING.

Jun 28, 2019 Engine 135,000 mi

ACCELERATING ON INTERSTATE RAMP, VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF. IT WOULD NOT STAY RUNNING. IT SPUTTERS AND DIES AFTER CRANKING. WE HAD AAA TOW IT OFF THE ROADSIDE AFTER 90 MINUTES WAITING.

Jun 28, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 135,000 mi

ACCELERATING ON INTERSTATE RAMP, VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF. IT WOULD NOT STAY RUNNING. IT SPUTTERS AND DIES AFTER CRANKING. WE HAD AAA TOW IT OFF THE ROADSIDE AFTER 90 MINUTES WAITING.

Jun 28, 2019 Electrical System 135,000 mi

ACCELERATING ON INTERSTATE RAMP, VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF. IT WOULD NOT STAY RUNNING. IT SPUTTERS AND DIES AFTER CRANKING. WE HAD AAA TOW IT OFF THE ROADSIDE AFTER 90 MINUTES WAITING.

Jun 28, 2019 Engine 135,000 mi

ACCELERATING ON INTERSTATE RAMP, VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF. IT WOULD NOT STAY RUNNING. IT SPUTTERS AND DIES AFTER CRANKING. WE HAD AAA TOW IT OFF THE ROADSIDE AFTER 90 MINUTES WAITING.

Jun 28, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 135,000 mi

ACCELERATING ON INTERSTATE RAMP, VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF. IT WOULD NOT STAY RUNNING. IT SPUTTERS AND DIES AFTER CRANKING. WE HAD AAA TOW IT OFF THE ROADSIDE AFTER 90 MINUTES WAITING.

May 16, 2019 Steering 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS FAULTY. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR AND THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE MOVED. ANOTHER MOTORIST HELPED THE CONTACT PUSH THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER. ON ANOTHER OCCASION...

May 16, 2019 Steering 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS FAULTY. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR AND THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE MOVED. ANOTHER MOTORIST HELPED THE CONTACT PUSH THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER. ON ANOTHER OCCASION...

May 9, 2019 Steering 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE LUBED. THE LOCAL D...

May 9, 2019 Steering 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE LUBED. THE LOCAL D...

Apr 8, 2019 Electrical System

JUST GOT MY VEHICLE COUPLE WEEKS AGO THE DRIVER SEAT AND PEDAL MOVING ALL CONTROLS ON DRIVER SIDE STOPPED WORKING OUT OF THE BLUE MIRRORS STOPPED WORKING ALSO

Apr 8, 2019 Electrical System

JUST GOT MY VEHICLE COUPLE WEEKS AGO THE DRIVER SEAT AND PEDAL MOVING ALL CONTROLS ON DRIVER SIDE STOPPED WORKING OUT OF THE BLUE MIRRORS STOPPED WORKING ALSO

Apr 4, 2019 Steering 75,039 mi

AFTER STARTING THE CAR, A MESSAGE LIT IN THE COUNSEL STATING POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT. I COULD NOT MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AND HAD TO RESET THE SYSTEM AND RESTART THE CAR. THIS HAPPENED ONCE IN MY DRIVEWAY AND A SECOND TIME IN THE WALL-MART PARKING LOT.FEELING UNSAFE I DROVE MY CAR DIRECTLY TO...

Apr 4, 2019 Steering 75,039 mi

AFTER STARTING THE CAR, A MESSAGE LIT IN THE COUNSEL STATING POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT. I COULD NOT MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AND HAD TO RESET THE SYSTEM AND RESTART THE CAR. THIS HAPPENED ONCE IN MY DRIVEWAY AND A SECOND TIME IN THE WALL-MART PARKING LOT.FEELING UNSAFE I DROVE MY CAR DIRECTLY TO...

Mar 20, 2019 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

I RECENTLY EXPERIENCED A BRAKE FAILURE ON OUR 2010 FORD FLEX. THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE FAILED DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE TIRE. THIS RESULTED IN THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR AND A SIGNIFICANT DECREASE IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE. THE BRAKE HOSE FAILURE WAS THE RESULT OF IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE BRAK...

Mar 20, 2019 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

I RECENTLY EXPERIENCED A BRAKE FAILURE ON OUR 2010 FORD FLEX. THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE FAILED DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE TIRE. THIS RESULTED IN THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR AND A SIGNIFICANT DECREASE IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE. THE BRAKE HOSE FAILURE WAS THE RESULT OF IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE BRAK...

Sep 7, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 127,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX LIMITED ECOBOOST AWD. ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING. INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITH NO LIGHTS, NOTIFICATIONS, OR WARNING. FIXED SHORT TERM BY TURNING CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN. VERY DANGEROUS AT LOW SPEEDS, ESPECIALLY WITH THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE AND SIZE OF THE TIRES, SPECIFI...

Sep 7, 2018 Steering 127,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX LIMITED ECOBOOST AWD. ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING. INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITH NO LIGHTS, NOTIFICATIONS, OR WARNING. FIXED SHORT TERM BY TURNING CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN. VERY DANGEROUS AT LOW SPEEDS, ESPECIALLY WITH THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE AND SIZE OF THE TIRES, SPECIFI...

Sep 7, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 127,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX LIMITED ECOBOOST AWD. ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING. INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITH NO LIGHTS, NOTIFICATIONS, OR WARNING. FIXED SHORT TERM BY TURNING CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN. VERY DANGEROUS AT LOW SPEEDS, ESPECIALLY WITH THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE AND SIZE OF THE TIRES, SPECIFI...

Sep 7, 2018 Steering 127,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX LIMITED ECOBOOST AWD. ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING. INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITH NO LIGHTS, NOTIFICATIONS, OR WARNING. FIXED SHORT TERM BY TURNING CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN. VERY DANGEROUS AT LOW SPEEDS, ESPECIALLY WITH THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE AND SIZE OF THE TIRES, SPECIFI...

Aug 29, 2018 Steering 117,298 mi

4 MONTHS AGE MY POWER STEERING PUMP FAIL WHILE DRIVING. WE COULD NOT GET A REPLACEMENT (NEW) AT MY DEALER. HAD A FORD RE-BUILT PUMP INSTALLED AT $450.00, AND THAT FAILED IMMEDIATELY. STILL NO NEW PUMPS AVAILABLE THRU FORD. I CAN'T GET FORD TO TALK TO ME OR MY MECHANIC. I'M HAVING TROUBLE DRIVING...

Aug 29, 2018 Steering 117,298 mi

4 MONTHS AGE MY POWER STEERING PUMP FAIL WHILE DRIVING. WE COULD NOT GET A REPLACEMENT (NEW) AT MY DEALER. HAD A FORD RE-BUILT PUMP INSTALLED AT $450.00, AND THAT FAILED IMMEDIATELY. STILL NO NEW PUMPS AVAILABLE THRU FORD. I CAN'T GET FORD TO TALK TO ME OR MY MECHANIC. I'M HAVING TROUBLE DRIVING...

Jun 29, 2018 Steering 114,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT 75 MPH WHEN THE ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST FAILED. THE CAR TURNED TO THE RIGHT UNEXPECTEDLY. AFTER THAT THE CAR WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR HOME WITH NO INCIDENT. THE POWER STEERING RACK WAS REPLACED

Jun 29, 2018 Steering 114,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT 75 MPH WHEN THE ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST FAILED. THE CAR TURNED TO THE RIGHT UNEXPECTEDLY. AFTER THAT THE CAR WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR HOME WITH NO INCIDENT. THE POWER STEERING RACK WAS REPLACED

Jun 5, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 134,248 mi

GAS TANK LEAKS AT THE SEAM.

Jun 5, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 134,248 mi

GAS TANK LEAKS AT THE SEAM.

Jun 4, 2018 Seats 45,000 mi

60/40 SEAT LARGER SEAT (60) WILL NOT FOLD DOWN

Jun 4, 2018 Seats 45,000 mi

60/40 SEAT LARGER SEAT (60) WILL NOT FOLD DOWN

Mar 30, 2018 Electrical System 103,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT LOW SPEED, AROUND 10 TO 15 MPH, GETTING READY TO MAKE A TURN AND THE CAR DIED. IT WAS OVERCAST AND THE LIGHTS WERE ON. THE WHOLE DASH WENT BLACK AND I HAD NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT WITHOUT SOMEONE HITTING ME. AFTER STOPPING, I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND W...

Mar 30, 2018 Electrical System 103,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT LOW SPEED, AROUND 10 TO 15 MPH, GETTING READY TO MAKE A TURN AND THE CAR DIED. IT WAS OVERCAST AND THE LIGHTS WERE ON. THE WHOLE DASH WENT BLACK AND I HAD NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT WITHOUT SOMEONE HITTING ME. AFTER STOPPING, I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND W...

Mar 16, 2018 Air Bags Crash 26,000 mi

ON MARCH 11TH, THE FORD FLEX COLLIDED AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN AN EXPEDITION TURNED UNSAFELY LEFT IN FRONT OF THE WEST BOUND FLEX. ALTHOUGH THE AIR BAGS INFLATED, THEY QUICKLY DEFLATED BECAUSE OF TWO LARGE HOLES. SEE THE PHOTOS. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS WEARING HIS SEAT- BELT BUT CONTINUES TO ...

Mar 16, 2018 Air Bags Crash 26,000 mi

ON MARCH 11TH, THE FORD FLEX COLLIDED AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN AN EXPEDITION TURNED UNSAFELY LEFT IN FRONT OF THE WEST BOUND FLEX. ALTHOUGH THE AIR BAGS INFLATED, THEY QUICKLY DEFLATED BECAUSE OF TWO LARGE HOLES. SEE THE PHOTOS. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS WEARING HIS SEAT- BELT BUT CONTINUES TO ...

Mar 9, 2018 Engine Fire 110,000 mi

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. HUBLER FORD IN SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT T...

Mar 9, 2018 Engine Fire 110,000 mi

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. HUBLER FORD IN SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT T...

Jan 16, 2018 Power Train 152,000 mi

POWER TAKE OFF UNIT OR POWER TRANSFER UNIT STARTED MAKING A LOUD WHINING SOUND STARTING AT 40 MPH. NOW BEING TOLD THE UNIT MUST BE REPLACED. LOOKING ONLINE AND SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE MAJORITY OF FOR FLEX AND FORD EDGE.

Jan 16, 2018 Power Train 152,000 mi

POWER TAKE OFF UNIT OR POWER TRANSFER UNIT STARTED MAKING A LOUD WHINING SOUND STARTING AT 40 MPH. NOW BEING TOLD THE UNIT MUST BE REPLACED. LOOKING ONLINE AND SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE MAJORITY OF FOR FLEX AND FORD EDGE.

Jan 12, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN DURING A LONG-DISTANCE DRIVE RETURNING FROM A VACATION. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP. THE TECHS AT THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO A FAULTY (LEAKING) WATER PUMP. THIS WATER PUMP IS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK. THUS, THE LEAK CAUSED CORRUPTION OF...

Jan 12, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN DURING A LONG-DISTANCE DRIVE RETURNING FROM A VACATION. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP. THE TECHS AT THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO A FAULTY (LEAKING) WATER PUMP. THIS WATER PUMP IS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK. THUS, THE LEAK CAUSED CORRUPTION OF...

Jan 5, 2018 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TURBOS FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURBOS WERE REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE FIVE TIMES WITHIN ONE YEAR, ALONG WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND SOME SENSORS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BLACK SMOKE EXITED FROM THE ...

Jan 5, 2018 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TURBOS FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURBOS WERE REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE FIVE TIMES WITHIN ONE YEAR, ALONG WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND SOME SENSORS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BLACK SMOKE EXITED FROM THE ...

Dec 31, 2017 Power Train 90,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION 45+ MPH OR SO DRIVEN ON A DECLINE LONG WINDING ROAD. VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR FROM MUCH HIGHER GEAR CAUSING RAPID DECELERATION AND ALMOST REAR END COLLISION, PULLED IN REST AREA VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO GEAR SELECT WHEN STOPPED AND WENT INTO NEUTRAL. TURNED OFF VEH...

Dec 31, 2017 Power Train 90,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION 45+ MPH OR SO DRIVEN ON A DECLINE LONG WINDING ROAD. VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR FROM MUCH HIGHER GEAR CAUSING RAPID DECELERATION AND ALMOST REAR END COLLISION, PULLED IN REST AREA VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO GEAR SELECT WHEN STOPPED AND WENT INTO NEUTRAL. TURNED OFF VEH...

Dec 18, 2017 Steering 70,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILED IN MY 2010 FORD FLEX WITH LESS THAN 80,000 MILES. THANKFULLY THE FAILURE DID NOT OCCUR WHILE WE WERE DRIVING. WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO OUR MECHANIC WHO SAID THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PART IS $1600 AND LABOR IS OVER $500. THERE IS AN ...

Dec 18, 2017 Steering 70,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILED IN MY 2010 FORD FLEX WITH LESS THAN 80,000 MILES. THANKFULLY THE FAILURE DID NOT OCCUR WHILE WE WERE DRIVING. WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO OUR MECHANIC WHO SAID THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PART IS $1600 AND LABOR IS OVER $500. THERE IS AN ...

Dec 12, 2017 Service Brakes 79,650 mi

WHEN I DRIVE MY VEHICLE & APPLY THE BRAKE, THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES & THE RPMS INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT. WHEN MY HEAT IS ON HIGH WHETHER VENTS OR THE FLOOR, AND APPLY THE BRAKE WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES AND THE RPMS INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT.

Dec 12, 2017 Electrical System 79,650 mi

WHEN I DRIVE MY VEHICLE & APPLY THE BRAKE, THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES & THE RPMS INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT. WHEN MY HEAT IS ON HIGH WHETHER VENTS OR THE FLOOR, AND APPLY THE BRAKE WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES AND THE RPMS INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT.

Dec 12, 2017 Engine 79,650 mi

WHEN I DRIVE MY VEHICLE & APPLY THE BRAKE, THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES & THE RPMS INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT. WHEN MY HEAT IS ON HIGH WHETHER VENTS OR THE FLOOR, AND APPLY THE BRAKE WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES AND THE RPMS INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT.

Dec 12, 2017 Steering 101,000 mi

POWER STEERING ASSIST AND ADVANCETRAC BOTH FAILED AT THE SAME TIME. IT IS SHOWING ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION SCREEN. THERE ARE NO CODES WITH A CODE READER.

Dec 12, 2017 Service Brakes 79,650 mi

WHEN I DRIVE MY VEHICLE & APPLY THE BRAKE, THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES & THE RPMS INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT. WHEN MY HEAT IS ON HIGH WHETHER VENTS OR THE FLOOR, AND APPLY THE BRAKE WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES AND THE RPMS INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT.

Dec 12, 2017 Electrical System 79,650 mi

WHEN I DRIVE MY VEHICLE & APPLY THE BRAKE, THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES & THE RPMS INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT. WHEN MY HEAT IS ON HIGH WHETHER VENTS OR THE FLOOR, AND APPLY THE BRAKE WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES AND THE RPMS INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT.

Dec 12, 2017 Engine 79,650 mi

WHEN I DRIVE MY VEHICLE & APPLY THE BRAKE, THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES & THE RPMS INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT. WHEN MY HEAT IS ON HIGH WHETHER VENTS OR THE FLOOR, AND APPLY THE BRAKE WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES AND THE RPMS INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT.

Dec 12, 2017 Steering 101,000 mi

POWER STEERING ASSIST AND ADVANCETRAC BOTH FAILED AT THE SAME TIME. IT IS SHOWING ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION SCREEN. THERE ARE NO CODES WITH A CODE READER.

Nov 27, 2017 Engine 103,000 mi

PISTON RINGS FAILED AT 103,000 MILES. TOTAL LOSS OF COMPRESSION AND BILLOWING WHITE SMOKE PRODUCED FROM THE EXHAUST. ALWAYS SERVICED REGULARLY.

Nov 27, 2017 Engine 103,000 mi

PISTON RINGS FAILED AT 103,000 MILES. TOTAL LOSS OF COMPRESSION AND BILLOWING WHITE SMOKE PRODUCED FROM THE EXHAUST. ALWAYS SERVICED REGULARLY.

Nov 17, 2017 Engine 79,000 mi

ENGINE STALLS OUT, WHILE DRIVING THE CAR AROUND TOWN. HAS OCCURRED TWICE, SEPARATED BY A FEW WEEKS. NO WARNING, OR ENGINE TROUBLE OR INDICATOR LIGHTS PRIOR OR AFTER THE EVENT. OCCURS WHILE DRIVING A LOW TO MODERATE SPEED BOTH TIMES, ABOUT 30 MPH. CAR CAN BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER AND DRIVES...

Nov 17, 2017 Engine 79,000 mi

ENGINE STALLS OUT, WHILE DRIVING THE CAR AROUND TOWN. HAS OCCURRED TWICE, SEPARATED BY A FEW WEEKS. NO WARNING, OR ENGINE TROUBLE OR INDICATOR LIGHTS PRIOR OR AFTER THE EVENT. OCCURS WHILE DRIVING A LOW TO MODERATE SPEED BOTH TIMES, ABOUT 30 MPH. CAR CAN BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER AND DRIVES...

Oct 30, 2017 Steering 58,189 mi

PURCHASED A PRE-CERTIFIED 2010 FORD FLEX AT VERMONT DEALERSHIP 3.07.2014 WITH A PREMIUM EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN. TRAVEL BETWEEN VERMONT AND NEW YORK. APPROXIMATELY APRIL /MAY 2017 NOTICED POWERFUL SMELL OF GASOLINE AFTER FILLING VEHICLE, COULDN'T CLOSE GARAGE DUE TO SMELL AND PARKED AWAY FROM OTH...

Oct 30, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 58,189 mi

PURCHASED A PRE-CERTIFIED 2010 FORD FLEX AT VERMONT DEALERSHIP 3.07.2014 WITH A PREMIUM EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN. TRAVEL BETWEEN VERMONT AND NEW YORK. APPROXIMATELY APRIL /MAY 2017 NOTICED POWERFUL SMELL OF GASOLINE AFTER FILLING VEHICLE, COULDN'T CLOSE GARAGE DUE TO SMELL AND PARKED AWAY FROM OTH...

Oct 30, 2017 Steering 58,189 mi

PURCHASED A PRE-CERTIFIED 2010 FORD FLEX AT VERMONT DEALERSHIP 3.07.2014 WITH A PREMIUM EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN. TRAVEL BETWEEN VERMONT AND NEW YORK. APPROXIMATELY APRIL /MAY 2017 NOTICED POWERFUL SMELL OF GASOLINE AFTER FILLING VEHICLE, COULDN'T CLOSE GARAGE DUE TO SMELL AND PARKED AWAY FROM OTH...

Oct 30, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 58,189 mi

PURCHASED A PRE-CERTIFIED 2010 FORD FLEX AT VERMONT DEALERSHIP 3.07.2014 WITH A PREMIUM EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN. TRAVEL BETWEEN VERMONT AND NEW YORK. APPROXIMATELY APRIL /MAY 2017 NOTICED POWERFUL SMELL OF GASOLINE AFTER FILLING VEHICLE, COULDN'T CLOSE GARAGE DUE TO SMELL AND PARKED AWAY FROM OTH...

Aug 29, 2017 Steering 144,200 mi

VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH EPAS STEERING SYSTEM THAT HAS BEEN PART OF A RECALL FOR 2011-2013 FORD FLEX VEHICLES WITH THE EXACT SAME STEERING SYSTEM BUT FOR SOME REASON DOES NOT INCLUDE 2010 MODELS. VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING POWER STEERING FAILURE UPON COLD START UP IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS. IT WOULD RESOLVE ...

Aug 29, 2017 Steering 144,200 mi

VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH EPAS STEERING SYSTEM THAT HAS BEEN PART OF A RECALL FOR 2011-2013 FORD FLEX VEHICLES WITH THE EXACT SAME STEERING SYSTEM BUT FOR SOME REASON DOES NOT INCLUDE 2010 MODELS. VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING POWER STEERING FAILURE UPON COLD START UP IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS. IT WOULD RESOLVE ...

Aug 21, 2017 Engine 70,000 mi

WAS TRYING TO ACCELERATE AROUND A CAR AND LOSS ALL POWER AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IMMEDIATELY STARTED FLASHING AND THE ENGINE STARTED MISFIRING AND LOSS ALL POWER AND NOW THE FORD DEALER SAYS THAT I NEED A NEW ENGINE.

Aug 21, 2017 Engine 70,000 mi

WAS TRYING TO ACCELERATE AROUND A CAR AND LOSS ALL POWER AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IMMEDIATELY STARTED FLASHING AND THE ENGINE STARTED MISFIRING AND LOSS ALL POWER AND NOW THE FORD DEALER SAYS THAT I NEED A NEW ENGINE.

Jul 14, 2017 Engine 55,000 mi

WHILE MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY THE ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND BEGAN SHUTTERING/VIBRATING BADLY. THIS LOSS OF POWER NEARLY CAUSED A SEVERE ACCIDENT AS THE SUDDEN SLOW DOWN CAUSED CARS BEHIND US TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IMMEDIATELY. WE DROVE THE CAR TO THE DEALER...

Jul 14, 2017 Engine 55,000 mi

WHILE MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY THE ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND BEGAN SHUTTERING/VIBRATING BADLY. THIS LOSS OF POWER NEARLY CAUSED A SEVERE ACCIDENT AS THE SUDDEN SLOW DOWN CAUSED CARS BEHIND US TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IMMEDIATELY. WE DROVE THE CAR TO THE DEALER...

Jul 10, 2017 Steering 135,000 mi

STEERING GEAR FAILURE IN EPAS STEERING SYSTEM. CONSTANT JERKING OF THE STEERING AT ALL SPEEDS, VERY LOUD NOISE AND DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.

Jul 10, 2017 Steering 135,000 mi

STEERING GEAR FAILURE IN EPAS STEERING SYSTEM. CONSTANT JERKING OF THE STEERING AT ALL SPEEDS, VERY LOUD NOISE AND DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.

Jun 29, 2017 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION REQUIRING BRAKING AND DOWNSHIFT OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO AVOID COLLISION. HAS HAPPENED ON HIGHWAY AND IN STOPPED TRAFFIC. LATEST EPISODE THIS PAST WEEK.

Jun 29, 2017 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION REQUIRING BRAKING AND DOWNSHIFT OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO AVOID COLLISION. HAS HAPPENED ON HIGHWAY AND IN STOPPED TRAFFIC. LATEST EPISODE THIS PAST WEEK.

May 22, 2017 Steering 119,000 mi

I TURNED MY CAR ON TO BACK OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND HAD NO POWER STEERING AND ON MY DASH IT SAID POWER STEERING FAULT. THIS IS A FORD LIMITED 2010 WITH ECOBOOST ENGINE AND PARKING ASSIST. THIS PART HAS BEEN RECALLED ON EVERY OTHER FORD BUT MY YEAR. IT IS UNDRIVABLE BECAUSE THE POWERSTEERING COULD GONO...

May 22, 2017 Steering 119,000 mi

I TURNED MY CAR ON TO BACK OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND HAD NO POWER STEERING AND ON MY DASH IT SAID POWER STEERING FAULT. THIS IS A FORD LIMITED 2010 WITH ECOBOOST ENGINE AND PARKING ASSIST. THIS PART HAS BEEN RECALLED ON EVERY OTHER FORD BUT MY YEAR. IT IS UNDRIVABLE BECAUSE THE POWERSTEERING COULD GONO...

Apr 20, 2017 Seats

2010 FORD FLEX 2ND ROW OF SEATS 40/60. THE LARGER SEAT HAS LOCKED INTO POSITION CAUSED BY A CABLE PART THAT CAN SLIP OUT OF PLACE. SEAT WILL NOT FLIP UP OR DOWN. DEALERS ARE CHARGING $700 TO FIX THIS CABLE AND PLASTIC PART. THIS HAS HAPPENED 2X SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR. HERE IS A YOUTUBE LINK HTTPS:...

Apr 20, 2017 Seats

2010 FORD FLEX 2ND ROW OF SEATS 40/60. THE LARGER SEAT HAS LOCKED INTO POSITION CAUSED BY A CABLE PART THAT CAN SLIP OUT OF PLACE. SEAT WILL NOT FLIP UP OR DOWN. DEALERS ARE CHARGING $700 TO FIX THIS CABLE AND PLASTIC PART. THIS HAS HAPPENED 2X SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR. HERE IS A YOUTUBE LINK HTTPS:...

Apr 7, 2017 Engine 113,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS TURNING OFF OF A STATE HIGHWAY INTO A SCHOOL ENTRANCE. WITHOUT WARNING (NO WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH) ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. DUE TO ENGINE SHUT DOWN ALL AUXILIARY SYSTEMS LOST POWER. VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO A SCHOOL ENTRANCE WHEN ENGINE TURNED OFF. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN...

Apr 7, 2017 Engine 113,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS TURNING OFF OF A STATE HIGHWAY INTO A SCHOOL ENTRANCE. WITHOUT WARNING (NO WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH) ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. DUE TO ENGINE SHUT DOWN ALL AUXILIARY SYSTEMS LOST POWER. VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO A SCHOOL ENTRANCE WHEN ENGINE TURNED OFF. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN...

Feb 15, 2017 Power Train 87,506 mi

TRANSMISSION AND POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU). THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SHIFTING AWKWARDLY SINCE 10,000 MILES. HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE. A MECHANIC AT LARRY H. MILLER FORD, IN LAKEWOOD CO, RECENTLY TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION MIGHT OR SHOULD BE RECALLED IN...

Feb 15, 2017 Power Train 87,506 mi

TRANSMISSION AND POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU). THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SHIFTING AWKWARDLY SINCE 10,000 MILES. HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE. A MECHANIC AT LARRY H. MILLER FORD, IN LAKEWOOD CO, RECENTLY TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION MIGHT OR SHOULD BE RECALLED IN...

Feb 3, 2017 Visibility 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROSTER FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE BLOWER FAILED AND THE HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONING UNITS WOULD NOT TURN ON, TURN ON INDEPENDENTLY, OR WOULD FAIL TO TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE...

Feb 3, 2017 Visibility 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROSTER FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE BLOWER FAILED AND THE HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONING UNITS WOULD NOT TURN ON, TURN ON INDEPENDENTLY, OR WOULD FAIL TO TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE...

Jan 13, 2017 Electrical System 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN ABRUPTLY AND ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FAILED. THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED 62 MILES BEFORE EMPTY PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE ISSUE OCCURRE...

Jan 13, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN ABRUPTLY AND ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FAILED. THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED 62 MILES BEFORE EMPTY PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE ISSUE OCCURRE...

Jan 13, 2017 Electrical System 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN ABRUPTLY AND ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FAILED. THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED 62 MILES BEFORE EMPTY PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE ISSUE OCCURRE...

Jan 13, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN ABRUPTLY AND ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FAILED. THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED 62 MILES BEFORE EMPTY PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE ISSUE OCCURRE...

Jan 8, 2017 Engine 74,000 mi

TOTAL MOTOR FAILURE WHEN DRIVING! TRANSMISSION FREQUENTLY SLIPS. MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHEN PRESSURE EXHAUST FOR ECOBOOST IS REDIRECTED TO CYLINDER 3 AND 5 THE HEAD GASKET FAILS ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE HEAD OF MOTOR WHICH THEM STEAM FRIES THE CYLINDERS. THIS IS VERY COMMON IN THE 2010 FLEX W...

Jan 8, 2017 Power Train 74,000 mi

TOTAL MOTOR FAILURE WHEN DRIVING! TRANSMISSION FREQUENTLY SLIPS. MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHEN PRESSURE EXHAUST FOR ECOBOOST IS REDIRECTED TO CYLINDER 3 AND 5 THE HEAD GASKET FAILS ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE HEAD OF MOTOR WHICH THEM STEAM FRIES THE CYLINDERS. THIS IS VERY COMMON IN THE 2010 FLEX W...

Jan 8, 2017 Engine 74,000 mi

TOTAL MOTOR FAILURE WHEN DRIVING! TRANSMISSION FREQUENTLY SLIPS. MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHEN PRESSURE EXHAUST FOR ECOBOOST IS REDIRECTED TO CYLINDER 3 AND 5 THE HEAD GASKET FAILS ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE HEAD OF MOTOR WHICH THEM STEAM FRIES THE CYLINDERS. THIS IS VERY COMMON IN THE 2010 FLEX W...

Jan 8, 2017 Power Train 74,000 mi

TOTAL MOTOR FAILURE WHEN DRIVING! TRANSMISSION FREQUENTLY SLIPS. MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHEN PRESSURE EXHAUST FOR ECOBOOST IS REDIRECTED TO CYLINDER 3 AND 5 THE HEAD GASKET FAILS ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE HEAD OF MOTOR WHICH THEM STEAM FRIES THE CYLINDERS. THIS IS VERY COMMON IN THE 2010 FLEX W...

Nov 13, 2016 Air Bags Crash 88,000 mi

SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER SIDE IMPACT. ONLY STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG DEPLOYED.

Nov 13, 2016 Air Bags Crash 88,000 mi

SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER SIDE IMPACT. ONLY STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG DEPLOYED.

Nov 8, 2016 Steering 65,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 5 MONTHS AGO I WENT TO GO START MY 2010 FORD FLEX AND I HAD NO POWER STEERING. I COULD NOT STEER MY CAR AT ALL, AFTER SITTING FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES I RE-STARTED MY VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WAS BACK TO NORMAL. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER STEERING. OCCASI...

Nov 8, 2016 Steering 65,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 5 MONTHS AGO I WENT TO GO START MY 2010 FORD FLEX AND I HAD NO POWER STEERING. I COULD NOT STEER MY CAR AT ALL, AFTER SITTING FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES I RE-STARTED MY VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WAS BACK TO NORMAL. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH MY POWER STEERING. OCCASI...

Oct 21, 2016 Steering 43,500 mi

THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST SYSTEMS INTERMITTENTLY FAILS RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF STEERING. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY AT STARTUP AND MOST OF THE TIME REQUIRES TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND THEN RESTARTING THE ENGINE TO GET THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST SYSTEMS TO FUNCTION. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE ...

Oct 21, 2016 Steering 43,500 mi

THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST SYSTEMS INTERMITTENTLY FAILS RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF STEERING. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY AT STARTUP AND MOST OF THE TIME REQUIRES TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND THEN RESTARTING THE ENGINE TO GET THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST SYSTEMS TO FUNCTION. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE ...

Oct 7, 2016 Steering 94,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME THE SERVICE POWER STEERING/SERVICE ADVANCETRAK WARNING CAME ON. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE ADDITIONAL 5 MILES OR SO TO GET HOME WITHOUT HAVING ANY MAJOR STEERING ISSUES. THE STEERING FELT DIFFERENT, BUT WAS STILL CONTROLLABLE. UPON ARRIVING HOME, I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ...

Oct 7, 2016 Steering 94,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME THE SERVICE POWER STEERING/SERVICE ADVANCETRAK WARNING CAME ON. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE ADDITIONAL 5 MILES OR SO TO GET HOME WITHOUT HAVING ANY MAJOR STEERING ISSUES. THE STEERING FELT DIFFERENT, BUT WAS STILL CONTROLLABLE. UPON ARRIVING HOME, I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ...

Aug 24, 2016 Steering 93,428 mi

WHEN STARTING THE CAR THE POWER STEERING WOULD NOT WORK WITH A "POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAULT" AND"ADV TRAC FAULT" WARNING ON THE DASH.FOR A FEW DAYS WE COULD TRY RESTARTING THE CAR AND HAVE POWER STEERING UNTIL IT HAD A COMPLETE FAILURE. HAD THE WHOLE POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED AT FORD DEALERSHIP ...

Aug 24, 2016 Steering 93,428 mi

WHEN STARTING THE CAR THE POWER STEERING WOULD NOT WORK WITH A "POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAULT" AND"ADV TRAC FAULT" WARNING ON THE DASH.FOR A FEW DAYS WE COULD TRY RESTARTING THE CAR AND HAVE POWER STEERING UNTIL IT HAD A COMPLETE FAILURE. HAD THE WHOLE POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED AT FORD DEALERSHIP ...

Aug 18, 2016 Unknown Or Other 104,000 mi

EXHAUST IN PASSENGER CABIN, ENOUGH TO MAKE YOU LIGHT HEADED AND START COUGHING, MAINLY HAPPENS WITH AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON, UNDER HARD ACCELERATIONS. DEALER CAN NOT REPRODUCE OR FIND ANY PROBLEMS.

Aug 18, 2016 Unknown Or Other 104,000 mi

EXHAUST IN PASSENGER CABIN, ENOUGH TO MAKE YOU LIGHT HEADED AND START COUGHING, MAINLY HAPPENS WITH AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON, UNDER HARD ACCELERATIONS. DEALER CAN NOT REPRODUCE OR FIND ANY PROBLEMS.

Aug 14, 2016 Engine

ECO BOOST ENGINE STALL DUE TO CONDENSATION OF AIR FROM THE COLD AIR COMPRESSOR IN THE TURBO CHARGER FOR THE ENGINE. HAVE HAD CAR SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES AND DEALER OR MECHANIC CAN NOT RESOLVE PROBLEM. HAPPEN IN FREEWAY AT HIGH SPEED BUT HAS ALSO HAPPENED IN THE STREET AT 20 - 30 MPH

Aug 14, 2016 Unknown Or Other

ECO BOOST ENGINE STALL DUE TO CONDENSATION OF AIR FROM THE COLD AIR COMPRESSOR IN THE TURBO CHARGER FOR THE ENGINE. HAVE HAD CAR SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES AND DEALER OR MECHANIC CAN NOT RESOLVE PROBLEM. HAPPEN IN FREEWAY AT HIGH SPEED BUT HAS ALSO HAPPENED IN THE STREET AT 20 - 30 MPH

Aug 14, 2016 Engine

ECO BOOST ENGINE STALL DUE TO CONDENSATION OF AIR FROM THE COLD AIR COMPRESSOR IN THE TURBO CHARGER FOR THE ENGINE. HAVE HAD CAR SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES AND DEALER OR MECHANIC CAN NOT RESOLVE PROBLEM. HAPPEN IN FREEWAY AT HIGH SPEED BUT HAS ALSO HAPPENED IN THE STREET AT 20 - 30 MPH

Aug 14, 2016 Unknown Or Other

ECO BOOST ENGINE STALL DUE TO CONDENSATION OF AIR FROM THE COLD AIR COMPRESSOR IN THE TURBO CHARGER FOR THE ENGINE. HAVE HAD CAR SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES AND DEALER OR MECHANIC CAN NOT RESOLVE PROBLEM. HAPPEN IN FREEWAY AT HIGH SPEED BUT HAS ALSO HAPPENED IN THE STREET AT 20 - 30 MPH

Jul 14, 2016 Steering 87,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX SEL WITH ECOBOOST, 87K MILES. ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY ON MY WAY HOME. I WAS ON MY STREET, SO WHEN I GOT HOME, I TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE CAR, POWER STEERING WAS FINE. A WEEK LATER THE POWER STEERING FAILED RIGHT WHEN I STARTED THE CAR, AND NO AMOUNT OF RESTARTING ...

Jul 14, 2016 Steering 87,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX SEL WITH ECOBOOST, 87K MILES. ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY ON MY WAY HOME. I WAS ON MY STREET, SO WHEN I GOT HOME, I TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE CAR, POWER STEERING WAS FINE. A WEEK LATER THE POWER STEERING FAILED RIGHT WHEN I STARTED THE CAR, AND NO AMOUNT OF RESTARTING ...

Jun 9, 2016 Engine 108,000 mi

MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING 45MPH. ENGINE HAS 108,000 MILES. NOW ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON US HWY 41 IN LAND O LAKE FL, REPAIR ESTIMATED AT $6500.

Jun 9, 2016 Engine 108,000 mi

MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING 45MPH. ENGINE HAS 108,000 MILES. NOW ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON US HWY 41 IN LAND O LAKE FL, REPAIR ESTIMATED AT $6500.

Jan 6, 2016 Power Train 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CASE BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. ...

Jan 6, 2016 Power Train 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CASE BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. ...

Dec 30, 2015 Steering 72,997 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT. TOWED TO FORD DEALER. THEY REPLACED THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY ($2,145.00). TWO HUNDRED MILES LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. TOWED TO THE SAME FORD DEALER, AFTER TWO DAYS THEY TELL ME THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS LOW. I DON'T BELIEVE IT BUT WILL DRIVE SOME MORE. WHEN THESE I...

Dec 30, 2015 Steering 72,997 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT. TOWED TO FORD DEALER. THEY REPLACED THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY ($2,145.00). TWO HUNDRED MILES LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. TOWED TO THE SAME FORD DEALER, AFTER TWO DAYS THEY TELL ME THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS LOW. I DON'T BELIEVE IT BUT WILL DRIVE SOME MORE. WHEN THESE I...

Dec 18, 2015 Engine 151,000 mi

WHILE WAITING AT A LIGHT IN MY 2010 FORD FLEX THE ENGINE WAS IDLING ROUGH, AFTER THE SIGNAL TURNED GREEN THE POWER SEEMED LOW AND SLUGGISH AS I ACCELERATED. WHEN I WAS AT ABOUT 45 MPH THE ENGINE POWER RETURNED AND SEEMED MORE NORMAL, SUDDENLY WITHOUT NOTICE THE ENGINE TURNED OFF AND ALL DASH LIGHTS ...

Dec 18, 2015 Engine 151,000 mi

WHILE WAITING AT A LIGHT IN MY 2010 FORD FLEX THE ENGINE WAS IDLING ROUGH, AFTER THE SIGNAL TURNED GREEN THE POWER SEEMED LOW AND SLUGGISH AS I ACCELERATED. WHEN I WAS AT ABOUT 45 MPH THE ENGINE POWER RETURNED AND SEEMED MORE NORMAL, SUDDENLY WITHOUT NOTICE THE ENGINE TURNED OFF AND ALL DASH LIGHTS ...

Nov 24, 2015 Steering Crash 51,000 mi

ACCELERATED FROM DRIVE MAKING SHARP RIGHT TURN ONTO BUSY STATE ROUTE ROAD. POWER STEERING ABRUPTLY FAILED WHILE ACCELERATING WITH FRONT WHEELS TURNED SHARPLY TO PASSENGER SIDE. STEERING WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO MOVE BACK TO CENTER POSITION IN SPITE OF PULLING WITH ALL MY MIGHT (MUSCULAR BUILD). APPLIED BRA...

Nov 24, 2015 Steering Crash 51,000 mi

ACCELERATED FROM DRIVE MAKING SHARP RIGHT TURN ONTO BUSY STATE ROUTE ROAD. POWER STEERING ABRUPTLY FAILED WHILE ACCELERATING WITH FRONT WHEELS TURNED SHARPLY TO PASSENGER SIDE. STEERING WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO MOVE BACK TO CENTER POSITION IN SPITE OF PULLING WITH ALL MY MIGHT (MUSCULAR BUILD). APPLIED BRA...

Sep 29, 2015 Engine 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER NUMBER 3 AND 2 AND THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TH...

Sep 29, 2015 Engine 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER NUMBER 3 AND 2 AND THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TH...

Aug 17, 2015 Steering 85,847 mi

WHEN WE TURN THE CAR ON THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT FLASHES AND THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT (THE STEERING WHEEL SHIFT TO THE RIGHT AND IT BECOMES MANUAL STEERING AND VERY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL STRAIGHT).IT GOES DIRECTLY INTO MANUAL MODE. WE TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND THE LIGHT DISAPPEARS...

Aug 17, 2015 Steering 85,847 mi

WHEN WE TURN THE CAR ON THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT FLASHES AND THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT (THE STEERING WHEEL SHIFT TO THE RIGHT AND IT BECOMES MANUAL STEERING AND VERY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL STRAIGHT).IT GOES DIRECTLY INTO MANUAL MODE. WE TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND THE LIGHT DISAPPEARS...

Jul 30, 2015 Steering 76,000 mi

STEERING GOES INTO MANUAL MODE. IT JUST STARTED WENT AWAY FOR TWO DAYS THEN CAME BACK. SEEMS VERY SIMILAR TO FORD FLEX 2011 RECALL. CAME CLOSE TO HAVING AN ACCIDENT AS MANUAL STEERING WAS AT ALL LEVELS OF SPEED. TODAY IT IS BACK TO NORMAL, AND IT IS EASY TOO STEER. CONCERNED THAT IT WILL HA...

Jul 30, 2015 Steering 76,000 mi

STEERING GOES INTO MANUAL MODE. IT JUST STARTED WENT AWAY FOR TWO DAYS THEN CAME BACK. SEEMS VERY SIMILAR TO FORD FLEX 2011 RECALL. CAME CLOSE TO HAVING AN ACCIDENT AS MANUAL STEERING WAS AT ALL LEVELS OF SPEED. TODAY IT IS BACK TO NORMAL, AND IT IS EASY TOO STEER. CONCERNED THAT IT WILL HA...

May 28, 2015 Visibility 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLOWER FOR THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING FAILED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING DID NOT WORK ON THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VENT BLEW HOT AIR AND ...

May 28, 2015 Equipment 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLOWER FOR THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING FAILED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING DID NOT WORK ON THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VENT BLEW HOT AIR AND ...

May 28, 2015 Electrical System 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLOWER FOR THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING FAILED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING DID NOT WORK ON THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VENT BLEW HOT AIR AND ...

May 28, 2015 Visibility 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLOWER FOR THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING FAILED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING DID NOT WORK ON THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VENT BLEW HOT AIR AND ...

May 28, 2015 Equipment 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLOWER FOR THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING FAILED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING DID NOT WORK ON THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VENT BLEW HOT AIR AND ...

May 28, 2015 Electrical System 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLOWER FOR THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING FAILED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING DID NOT WORK ON THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VENT BLEW HOT AIR AND ...

May 27, 2015 Engine 90,000 mi

AS INDICATED BY A NUMBER OF FLEX OWNERS, MY FLEX SIMPLY DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY GOING 70 MPH. NO WARNING - LIGHTS ON DASH WENT ON, LOST ALL POWER INCLUDING POWER STEERING. AFTER MUSCLING THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER, PUTTING IN PARK AND SITTING FOR A FEW MINUTES, IT STARTED BACK UP. TOOK TO DE...

May 27, 2015 Electrical System 90,000 mi

AS INDICATED BY A NUMBER OF FLEX OWNERS, MY FLEX SIMPLY DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY GOING 70 MPH. NO WARNING - LIGHTS ON DASH WENT ON, LOST ALL POWER INCLUDING POWER STEERING. AFTER MUSCLING THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER, PUTTING IN PARK AND SITTING FOR A FEW MINUTES, IT STARTED BACK UP. TOOK TO DE...

May 27, 2015 Engine 90,000 mi

AS INDICATED BY A NUMBER OF FLEX OWNERS, MY FLEX SIMPLY DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY GOING 70 MPH. NO WARNING - LIGHTS ON DASH WENT ON, LOST ALL POWER INCLUDING POWER STEERING. AFTER MUSCLING THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER, PUTTING IN PARK AND SITTING FOR A FEW MINUTES, IT STARTED BACK UP. TOOK TO DE...

May 27, 2015 Electrical System 90,000 mi

AS INDICATED BY A NUMBER OF FLEX OWNERS, MY FLEX SIMPLY DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY GOING 70 MPH. NO WARNING - LIGHTS ON DASH WENT ON, LOST ALL POWER INCLUDING POWER STEERING. AFTER MUSCLING THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER, PUTTING IN PARK AND SITTING FOR A FEW MINUTES, IT STARTED BACK UP. TOOK TO DE...

Dec 4, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System

GAS TANK WILL NOT FILL PROPERLY, WHEN CALLED DEALER, WAS TOLD THERE ARE "PROBABLY SPIDERS IN THE GAS TANK, THEY GET INTO THE FILTER AND BUILD WEBS AND CAUSE THIS PROBLEM, WILL COST YOU $275.00 FOR US TO CHECK, NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY, THIS HAPPENS OFTEN WITH THE CAPLESS GAS TANKS". *TR

Dec 4, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System

GAS TANK WILL NOT FILL PROPERLY, WHEN CALLED DEALER, WAS TOLD THERE ARE "PROBABLY SPIDERS IN THE GAS TANK, THEY GET INTO THE FILTER AND BUILD WEBS AND CAUSE THIS PROBLEM, WILL COST YOU $275.00 FOR US TO CHECK, NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY, THIS HAPPENS OFTEN WITH THE CAPLESS GAS TANKS". *TR

Dec 2, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,843 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. NO WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE AIR FILTERS NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NO...

Dec 2, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,843 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. NO WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE AIR FILTERS NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NO...

Nov 24, 2014 Air Bags Crash 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE CONTACT CRASHED HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AFTER THE OTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE POLICE ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT DU...

Nov 24, 2014 Air Bags Crash 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE CONTACT CRASHED HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AFTER THE OTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE POLICE ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT DU...

Nov 20, 2014 Visibility 37,000 mi

HEATER BLOWS COOL AIR WHEN IN IDLE OR PARKED. *TR

Nov 20, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

HEATER BLOWS COOL AIR WHEN IN IDLE OR PARKED. *TR

Nov 20, 2014 Visibility 37,000 mi

HEATER BLOWS COOL AIR WHEN IN IDLE OR PARKED. *TR

Nov 20, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

HEATER BLOWS COOL AIR WHEN IN IDLE OR PARKED. *TR

Nov 14, 2014 Air Bags Crash 46,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE WAITING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, A VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A THIRD VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ...

Nov 14, 2014 Air Bags Crash 46,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE WAITING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, A VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A THIRD VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ...

Nov 6, 2014 Seat Belts

2010 FORD FLEX SECOND ROW PASSENGER CENTER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STUCK. CHILD RELEASED STUCK SEAT BELT, LOWER CENTER SEAT WHICH IS NOW ALSO IN A STUCK POSITION. NO WAY TO GET TO RETRACTOR OR RAISE SEAT. *TR

Nov 6, 2014 Seat Belts

2010 FORD FLEX SECOND ROW PASSENGER CENTER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STUCK. CHILD RELEASED STUCK SEAT BELT, LOWER CENTER SEAT WHICH IS NOW ALSO IN A STUCK POSITION. NO WAY TO GET TO RETRACTOR OR RAISE SEAT. *TR

Oct 31, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 64,985 mi

MY WIFE AND I WERE PREPARING TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE, OUTSIDE OF AN APPLEBEE'S RESTAURANT. WHEN SHE TAPPED ON THE GAS PADDLE TO PULL INTO THE PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD EXTREMELY FAST, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JUMP THE CURB. HERE IMMEDIATE REACTION WAS PRESSING THE BRAKE, BUT TH...

Oct 31, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 64,985 mi

MY WIFE AND I WERE PREPARING TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE, OUTSIDE OF AN APPLEBEE'S RESTAURANT. WHEN SHE TAPPED ON THE GAS PADDLE TO PULL INTO THE PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD EXTREMELY FAST, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JUMP THE CURB. HERE IMMEDIATE REACTION WAS PRESSING THE BRAKE, BUT TH...

Oct 30, 2014 Air Bags 67,000 mi

AFTER WORK ON THE VEHICLE AT TWO FORD AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FACILITIES FOR ISSUES NOT RELATED TO THE AIR BAGS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CAME ON AND HAS STAYED ON SINCE. I HAD THE CODE READ SINCE THEN AND IT COMES BACK AS AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE RH FRONT AIR BAG. I REALIZE THAT TH...

Oct 30, 2014 Air Bags 67,000 mi

AFTER WORK ON THE VEHICLE AT TWO FORD AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FACILITIES FOR ISSUES NOT RELATED TO THE AIR BAGS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CAME ON AND HAS STAYED ON SINCE. I HAD THE CODE READ SINCE THEN AND IT COMES BACK AS AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE RH FRONT AIR BAG. I REALIZE THAT TH...

Oct 10, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE WE HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS ON THE FREEWAY TWO TIMES THE GAUGE WILL SAY 70 MILES TO EMPTY AND 30 SECONDS LATER GOES TO ZERO THE CAR RUNS OUT IF GAS IN THE CAR SHUT DOWN ON THE FREEWAY WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR I HAVE ALSO RUN OUT OF GAS ON THE STREET I TOOK IT AND PAY $200 T...

Oct 10, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE WE HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS ON THE FREEWAY TWO TIMES THE GAUGE WILL SAY 70 MILES TO EMPTY AND 30 SECONDS LATER GOES TO ZERO THE CAR RUNS OUT IF GAS IN THE CAR SHUT DOWN ON THE FREEWAY WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR I HAVE ALSO RUN OUT OF GAS ON THE STREET I TOOK IT AND PAY $200 T...

Sep 14, 2014 Service Brakes 5,000 mi

HEARD NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKES, LIKE SOMETHING WAS LOOSE WHEN BRAKING. TOLD THAT THE BOLTS FOR THE CALIPERS WERE NOT CORRECT AND THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE. WAITED FOR PARTS TO COME IN AND HAD REPLACED. NO OTHER ISSUES WITH FRONT BRAKES. JUST HAD FRONT REPLACED AT 75,000 MILES. REAR BRAKES I HAVE HAD IN ...

Sep 14, 2014 Service Brakes 5,000 mi

HEARD NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKES, LIKE SOMETHING WAS LOOSE WHEN BRAKING. TOLD THAT THE BOLTS FOR THE CALIPERS WERE NOT CORRECT AND THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE. WAITED FOR PARTS TO COME IN AND HAD REPLACED. NO OTHER ISSUES WITH FRONT BRAKES. JUST HAD FRONT REPLACED AT 75,000 MILES. REAR BRAKES I HAVE HAD IN ...

Sep 5, 2014 Air Bags 56,000 mi

GOT IN MY CAR AND WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG LIGHT ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK IT TO A DEALER TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND WAS TOLD IT IS THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE AND TO REPLACE IT WILL COST 900.00. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A FAULTY PART AND SHOULD BE COVE...

Sep 5, 2014 Seat Belts 56,000 mi

GOT IN MY CAR AND WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG LIGHT ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK IT TO A DEALER TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND WAS TOLD IT IS THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE AND TO REPLACE IT WILL COST 900.00. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A FAULTY PART AND SHOULD BE COVE...

Sep 5, 2014 Electrical System 56,000 mi

GOT IN MY CAR AND WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG LIGHT ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK IT TO A DEALER TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND WAS TOLD IT IS THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE AND TO REPLACE IT WILL COST 900.00. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A FAULTY PART AND SHOULD BE COVE...

Sep 5, 2014 Traction Control System 56,000 mi

GOT IN MY CAR AND WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG LIGHT ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK IT TO A DEALER TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND WAS TOLD IT IS THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE AND TO REPLACE IT WILL COST 900.00. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A FAULTY PART AND SHOULD BE COVE...

Sep 5, 2014 Air Bags 56,000 mi

GOT IN MY CAR AND WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG LIGHT ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK IT TO A DEALER TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND WAS TOLD IT IS THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE AND TO REPLACE IT WILL COST 900.00. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A FAULTY PART AND SHOULD BE COVE...

Sep 5, 2014 Seat Belts 56,000 mi

GOT IN MY CAR AND WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG LIGHT ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK IT TO A DEALER TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND WAS TOLD IT IS THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE AND TO REPLACE IT WILL COST 900.00. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A FAULTY PART AND SHOULD BE COVE...

Sep 5, 2014 Electrical System 56,000 mi

GOT IN MY CAR AND WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG LIGHT ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK IT TO A DEALER TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND WAS TOLD IT IS THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE AND TO REPLACE IT WILL COST 900.00. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A FAULTY PART AND SHOULD BE COVE...

Sep 5, 2014 Traction Control System 56,000 mi

GOT IN MY CAR AND WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG LIGHT ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK IT TO A DEALER TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND WAS TOLD IT IS THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE AND TO REPLACE IT WILL COST 900.00. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A FAULTY PART AND SHOULD BE COVE...

Jul 24, 2014 Steering 55,000 mi

CAR WAS EXITING ROUTE I90 ONTO A TOLL EXIT RAMP. POWER STEERING FAILED AND CAR COULD NOT BE STEERED AT ALL. INITIAL REPORT FROM REPAIR SHOP IS THAT THE CAR'S POWER STEER LEAKED COMPLETED OUT AND DAMAGED THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR OTHER INDICATIONS THAT TH...

Jul 24, 2014 Steering 55,000 mi

CAR WAS EXITING ROUTE I90 ONTO A TOLL EXIT RAMP. POWER STEERING FAILED AND CAR COULD NOT BE STEERED AT ALL. INITIAL REPORT FROM REPAIR SHOP IS THAT THE CAR'S POWER STEER LEAKED COMPLETED OUT AND DAMAGED THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR OTHER INDICATIONS THAT TH...

Jul 10, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

2010 FORD FLEX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE THROTTLE PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN, WHICH THEN CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO SAFE MODE. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN AND WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 10 MPH OR IT SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. FORD INFORME...

Jul 10, 2014 Engine

2010 FORD FLEX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE THROTTLE PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN, WHICH THEN CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO SAFE MODE. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN AND WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 10 MPH OR IT SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. FORD INFORME...

Jul 10, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

2010 FORD FLEX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE THROTTLE PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN, WHICH THEN CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO SAFE MODE. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN AND WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 10 MPH OR IT SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. FORD INFORME...

Jul 10, 2014 Engine

2010 FORD FLEX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE THROTTLE PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN, WHICH THEN CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO SAFE MODE. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN AND WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 10 MPH OR IT SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. FORD INFORME...

Jun 30, 2014 Steering 140,000 mi

THE POWERSTEERING WAS INTERMITTENT TIGHT AT TIMES FOR A WEEK AND THEN BECAME VERY TIGHT AND ALMOST COULDN'T STEER NEARLY CAUSING A CRASH. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ARE REPLACING THE RACK AND THE POWERSTEERING SHAFT FOR OVER $1000 ON A CAR THAT IS BARELY 4 YEARS OLD. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT IN...

Jun 30, 2014 Steering 140,000 mi

THE POWERSTEERING WAS INTERMITTENT TIGHT AT TIMES FOR A WEEK AND THEN BECAME VERY TIGHT AND ALMOST COULDN'T STEER NEARLY CAUSING A CRASH. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ARE REPLACING THE RACK AND THE POWERSTEERING SHAFT FOR OVER $1000 ON A CAR THAT IS BARELY 4 YEARS OLD. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT IN...

Jun 11, 2014 Steering 54,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 FORD FLEX ECO BOOST. THE ELECTRIC ASSIST POWER STEERING IS GOING OUT. THE PROBLEM BEGAN SPORADICALLY AND THEN BECAME MORE PREVALENT. IT USUALLY OCCURS AT LOW SPEEDS. THE FORCE REQUIRED TO TURN THE WHEEL WHEN IT GOES OUT IS RIDICULOUS. IT CAN BE ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING OUT INT...

Jun 11, 2014 Steering 54,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 FORD FLEX ECO BOOST. THE ELECTRIC ASSIST POWER STEERING IS GOING OUT. THE PROBLEM BEGAN SPORADICALLY AND THEN BECAME MORE PREVALENT. IT USUALLY OCCURS AT LOW SPEEDS. THE FORCE REQUIRED TO TURN THE WHEEL WHEN IT GOES OUT IS RIDICULOUS. IT CAN BE ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING OUT INT...

Mar 19, 2014 Seats 60,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT CONTROLS HAVE STOPPED WORKING IN MY 2010 FORD FLEX, LEAVING MY SEAT WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO MOVE (FORWARD, BACKWARD, UP OR DOWN) TO MEET THE NEEDS OF DIFFERENT DRIVERS. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS DISCOVERED IN SUMMER 2013 - ELIMINATING THE ABILITY FOR MY WIFE/CO-OWNER TO REGULARL...

Mar 19, 2014 Seats 60,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT CONTROLS HAVE STOPPED WORKING IN MY 2010 FORD FLEX, LEAVING MY SEAT WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO MOVE (FORWARD, BACKWARD, UP OR DOWN) TO MEET THE NEEDS OF DIFFERENT DRIVERS. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS DISCOVERED IN SUMMER 2013 - ELIMINATING THE ABILITY FOR MY WIFE/CO-OWNER TO REGULARL...

Dec 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 92,504 mi

WAS PULLING INTO GAS STATION TODAY AND BREAKING AT PUMP WHEN CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. I APPLIED BREAK HARD, TIRES SPUN UNTIL I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. I THEN SHIFTED INTO PARK AND TURNED OFF VEHICLE. RPMS HAD SHOT UP, DID NOT LOOK DOWN BUT COULD HEAR ENGINE REVVING. WOULD HAVE HIT SOMEONE IF I HAD N...

Dec 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 92,504 mi

WAS PULLING INTO GAS STATION TODAY AND BREAKING AT PUMP WHEN CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. I APPLIED BREAK HARD, TIRES SPUN UNTIL I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. I THEN SHIFTED INTO PARK AND TURNED OFF VEHICLE. RPMS HAD SHOT UP, DID NOT LOOK DOWN BUT COULD HEAR ENGINE REVVING. WOULD HAVE HIT SOMEONE IF I HAD N...

Dec 19, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,500 mi

ORIGINAL OWNER 2010 FORD FLEX, ECOBOOST ENGINE: SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WITH SHUDDERING AND STALL IN FAST LANE; UP HILL WHILE PASSING AT SPEED, 60MPH TO 20MPH IN SECONDS CAUSING NEAR COLLISION FROM BEHIND. ENGINE WOULD NOT RECOVER, 20MPH IN FAST LANE WITH SEMI'S AND SPEEDING TRAFFIC, NO PULL-OFF...

Dec 19, 2013 Engine 37,500 mi

ORIGINAL OWNER 2010 FORD FLEX, ECOBOOST ENGINE: SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WITH SHUDDERING AND STALL IN FAST LANE; UP HILL WHILE PASSING AT SPEED, 60MPH TO 20MPH IN SECONDS CAUSING NEAR COLLISION FROM BEHIND. ENGINE WOULD NOT RECOVER, 20MPH IN FAST LANE WITH SEMI'S AND SPEEDING TRAFFIC, NO PULL-OFF...

Dec 19, 2013 Power Train 37,500 mi

ORIGINAL OWNER 2010 FORD FLEX, ECOBOOST ENGINE: SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WITH SHUDDERING AND STALL IN FAST LANE; UP HILL WHILE PASSING AT SPEED, 60MPH TO 20MPH IN SECONDS CAUSING NEAR COLLISION FROM BEHIND. ENGINE WOULD NOT RECOVER, 20MPH IN FAST LANE WITH SEMI'S AND SPEEDING TRAFFIC, NO PULL-OFF...

Dec 19, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,500 mi

ORIGINAL OWNER 2010 FORD FLEX, ECOBOOST ENGINE: SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WITH SHUDDERING AND STALL IN FAST LANE; UP HILL WHILE PASSING AT SPEED, 60MPH TO 20MPH IN SECONDS CAUSING NEAR COLLISION FROM BEHIND. ENGINE WOULD NOT RECOVER, 20MPH IN FAST LANE WITH SEMI'S AND SPEEDING TRAFFIC, NO PULL-OFF...

Dec 19, 2013 Engine 37,500 mi

ORIGINAL OWNER 2010 FORD FLEX, ECOBOOST ENGINE: SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WITH SHUDDERING AND STALL IN FAST LANE; UP HILL WHILE PASSING AT SPEED, 60MPH TO 20MPH IN SECONDS CAUSING NEAR COLLISION FROM BEHIND. ENGINE WOULD NOT RECOVER, 20MPH IN FAST LANE WITH SEMI'S AND SPEEDING TRAFFIC, NO PULL-OFF...

Dec 19, 2013 Power Train 37,500 mi

ORIGINAL OWNER 2010 FORD FLEX, ECOBOOST ENGINE: SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WITH SHUDDERING AND STALL IN FAST LANE; UP HILL WHILE PASSING AT SPEED, 60MPH TO 20MPH IN SECONDS CAUSING NEAR COLLISION FROM BEHIND. ENGINE WOULD NOT RECOVER, 20MPH IN FAST LANE WITH SEMI'S AND SPEEDING TRAFFIC, NO PULL-OFF...

Nov 25, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

2010 FORD FLEX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO, WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. HE WAS ABLE TO BRAKE THE VEHICLE, SO IT TRAVELED ONLY ABOUT 5 TO 10 FEET. LAST WEEK, THE SAME SCENARIO OCCUR...

Nov 25, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

2010 FORD FLEX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO, WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. HE WAS ABLE TO BRAKE THE VEHICLE, SO IT TRAVELED ONLY ABOUT 5 TO 10 FEET. LAST WEEK, THE SAME SCENARIO OCCUR...

Oct 31, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO FILL THE FUEL TANK WHEN HE OVERFLOW VALVE FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT SPORADICALLY, THE VALVE WOULD NOT ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO BE FILLED TO CAPACITY AND WHEN ATTEMTPING TO FILL THE TANK, IT WOULD OFTEN TAKE APPROXIMATLEY 30 ...

Oct 31, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO FILL THE FUEL TANK WHEN HE OVERFLOW VALVE FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT SPORADICALLY, THE VALVE WOULD NOT ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO BE FILLED TO CAPACITY AND WHEN ATTEMTPING TO FILL THE TANK, IT WOULD OFTEN TAKE APPROXIMATLEY 30 ...

Sep 9, 2013 Engine 67,462 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TROUBLE CODE DETECTED THAT CYLINDER NUMBER 4 HAD FA...

Sep 9, 2013 Engine 67,462 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TROUBLE CODE DETECTED THAT CYLINDER NUMBER 4 HAD FA...

Aug 25, 2013 Service Brakes 43,000 mi

THE CALIPER BROKE ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE, LEAVING MY BRAKE ENGAGED. HAD TO GET NEW CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS, AND ROTORS. THE CALIPERS WERE ON BACK ORDER FROM FORD FOR 2 WEEKS. *TR

Aug 25, 2013 Service Brakes 43,000 mi

THE CALIPER BROKE ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE, LEAVING MY BRAKE ENGAGED. HAD TO GET NEW CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS, AND ROTORS. THE CALIPERS WERE ON BACK ORDER FROM FORD FOR 2 WEEKS. *TR

Jul 9, 2013 Air Bags Crash 93,818 mi

WE WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE A JEEP WAS THROWN INTO THE FRONT OF OUR VEHICLE BY A FORD F-150, TOTALING OUR VEHICLE, AND OUR AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, NONE OF THEM. WE WERE AT A STOP SIGN AND ALL WALKED AWAY FROM THE ACCIDENT, BUT THE POLICE, FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND INSURANCE ADJUSTER ALL SAID S...

Jul 9, 2013 Structure Crash 93,818 mi

WE WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE A JEEP WAS THROWN INTO THE FRONT OF OUR VEHICLE BY A FORD F-150, TOTALING OUR VEHICLE, AND OUR AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, NONE OF THEM. WE WERE AT A STOP SIGN AND ALL WALKED AWAY FROM THE ACCIDENT, BUT THE POLICE, FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND INSURANCE ADJUSTER ALL SAID S...

Jul 9, 2013 Air Bags Crash 93,818 mi

WE WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE A JEEP WAS THROWN INTO THE FRONT OF OUR VEHICLE BY A FORD F-150, TOTALING OUR VEHICLE, AND OUR AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, NONE OF THEM. WE WERE AT A STOP SIGN AND ALL WALKED AWAY FROM THE ACCIDENT, BUT THE POLICE, FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND INSURANCE ADJUSTER ALL SAID S...

Jul 9, 2013 Structure Crash 93,818 mi

WE WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE A JEEP WAS THROWN INTO THE FRONT OF OUR VEHICLE BY A FORD F-150, TOTALING OUR VEHICLE, AND OUR AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, NONE OF THEM. WE WERE AT A STOP SIGN AND ALL WALKED AWAY FROM THE ACCIDENT, BUT THE POLICE, FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND INSURANCE ADJUSTER ALL SAID S...

May 28, 2013 Engine 13,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX ECOBOOST WE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS WHERE THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER AND SHAKING UPON ACCELERATION. THE DEALERSHIPS WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE OR DETERMINE ANY PROBLEMS. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A TOLL BOOTH. THE CAR ENGINE LOST SIGNIFICANT POWER...

May 28, 2013 Engine 4,000 mi

V6 ECOBOOST ENGINE, HAS SAME ACCELERATION / STALLING SYMPTOMS AS THE F150 ECOBOOST HAPPENS SEVERAL TIME A WEEK, DEALER WAS UNABLE TO HELP WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. STARTED WITHIN MONTHS OF PURCHASE (NEW) IN 2010. HTTP://WWW.LATIMES.COM/NEWS/LA-FI-HY-FORD-F150-ECOBOOST-INVESTIGATION-2013052...

May 28, 2013 Power Train 4,000 mi

V6 ECOBOOST ENGINE, HAS SAME ACCELERATION / STALLING SYMPTOMS AS THE F150 ECOBOOST HAPPENS SEVERAL TIME A WEEK, DEALER WAS UNABLE TO HELP WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. STARTED WITHIN MONTHS OF PURCHASE (NEW) IN 2010. HTTP://WWW.LATIMES.COM/NEWS/LA-FI-HY-FORD-F150-ECOBOOST-INVESTIGATION-2013052...

May 28, 2013 Engine 13,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX ECOBOOST WE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS WHERE THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER AND SHAKING UPON ACCELERATION. THE DEALERSHIPS WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE OR DETERMINE ANY PROBLEMS. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A TOLL BOOTH. THE CAR ENGINE LOST SIGNIFICANT POWER...

May 28, 2013 Engine 4,000 mi

V6 ECOBOOST ENGINE, HAS SAME ACCELERATION / STALLING SYMPTOMS AS THE F150 ECOBOOST HAPPENS SEVERAL TIME A WEEK, DEALER WAS UNABLE TO HELP WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. STARTED WITHIN MONTHS OF PURCHASE (NEW) IN 2010. HTTP://WWW.LATIMES.COM/NEWS/LA-FI-HY-FORD-F150-ECOBOOST-INVESTIGATION-2013052...

May 28, 2013 Power Train 4,000 mi

V6 ECOBOOST ENGINE, HAS SAME ACCELERATION / STALLING SYMPTOMS AS THE F150 ECOBOOST HAPPENS SEVERAL TIME A WEEK, DEALER WAS UNABLE TO HELP WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. STARTED WITHIN MONTHS OF PURCHASE (NEW) IN 2010. HTTP://WWW.LATIMES.COM/NEWS/LA-FI-HY-FORD-F150-ECOBOOST-INVESTIGATION-2013052...

Mar 29, 2013 Power Train 72,000 mi

SITTING AT RED LIGHT..FOOT ON BRAKE...CAR LURCHED FORWARD ALMOST HITTING CAR IN FRONT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES. THIRD TIME MARCH 29, 2013 CAR WAS COASTING ABOUT 2-5 MILES AN HOUR...SUDDEN ACCELERATION SO CAR LURCHED FORWARD. *TR

Mar 29, 2013 Power Train 72,000 mi

SITTING AT RED LIGHT..FOOT ON BRAKE...CAR LURCHED FORWARD ALMOST HITTING CAR IN FRONT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES. THIRD TIME MARCH 29, 2013 CAR WAS COASTING ABOUT 2-5 MILES AN HOUR...SUDDEN ACCELERATION SO CAR LURCHED FORWARD. *TR

Mar 18, 2013 Engine 53,431 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, AS THE TRAFFIC SLOWED DOWN, AND I PRESSED THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE SHUT COMPLETELY DOWN. FIRST THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN ALL LIGHTS WITHIN THE SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER CAME ON. TRAFFIC BEGAN TO PICK BACK UP AND I WAS GOING UP HILL, YET I WAS MERE...

Mar 18, 2013 Engine 53,431 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, AS THE TRAFFIC SLOWED DOWN, AND I PRESSED THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE SHUT COMPLETELY DOWN. FIRST THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN ALL LIGHTS WITHIN THE SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER CAME ON. TRAFFIC BEGAN TO PICK BACK UP AND I WAS GOING UP HILL, YET I WAS MERE...

Mar 5, 2013 Service Brakes 11,000 mi

WHEN STOPPING I WOULD FEEL THE CAR RESISTING STOPPING. I THOUGHT THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STICKING. I THEN REALIZED I WAS STEPPING ON BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME WITH THE SAME FOOT. THE HARDER I PRESSED THE BRAKE THE HARDER I WAS PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THIS HAS HA...

Mar 5, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 11,000 mi

WHEN STOPPING I WOULD FEEL THE CAR RESISTING STOPPING. I THOUGHT THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STICKING. I THEN REALIZED I WAS STEPPING ON BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME WITH THE SAME FOOT. THE HARDER I PRESSED THE BRAKE THE HARDER I WAS PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THIS HAS HA...

Mar 5, 2013 Service Brakes 11,000 mi

WHEN STOPPING I WOULD FEEL THE CAR RESISTING STOPPING. I THOUGHT THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STICKING. I THEN REALIZED I WAS STEPPING ON BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME WITH THE SAME FOOT. THE HARDER I PRESSED THE BRAKE THE HARDER I WAS PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THIS HAS HA...

Mar 5, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 11,000 mi

WHEN STOPPING I WOULD FEEL THE CAR RESISTING STOPPING. I THOUGHT THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STICKING. I THEN REALIZED I WAS STEPPING ON BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME WITH THE SAME FOOT. THE HARDER I PRESSED THE BRAKE THE HARDER I WAS PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THIS HAS HA...

Feb 27, 2013 Tires 22,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO H725A TIRES SIZE P235/60R17 (N/A), DOT NUMBER 5MJCDFHP4209. THE CONTACT STATED ALL FOUR TIRES WERE BALD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE TIRES WERE UNSAFE TO DRIVE ON AND OFFERED NO REASON FOR THE FAILURE OR ANY AS...

Feb 27, 2013 Tires 22,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO H725A TIRES SIZE P235/60R17 (N/A), DOT NUMBER 5MJCDFHP4209. THE CONTACT STATED ALL FOUR TIRES WERE BALD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE TIRES WERE UNSAFE TO DRIVE ON AND OFFERED NO REASON FOR THE FAILURE OR ANY AS...

Nov 20, 2012 Seats 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT FAILED TO STAYED LATCH DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CUDDLE CATCH THAT HOLDS THE SEAT IN PLACE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE...

Nov 20, 2012 Seats 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT FAILED TO STAYED LATCH DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CUDDLE CATCH THAT HOLDS THE SEAT IN PLACE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE...

Oct 25, 2012 Power Train Fire 62,900 mi

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. FORD HAD TWO TBS TO REPLACE PTU HOWEVER NOT ISSUED ANY RECALL. *TR

Oct 25, 2012 Power Train Fire 62,900 mi

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. FORD HAD TWO TBS TO REPLACE PTU HOWEVER NOT ISSUED ANY RECALL. *TR

May 22, 2012 Service Brakes 26,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE CAR SIMPLY DIES. ALL LIGHTS COME ON AND THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF. LEFT WITH NO BRAKES, STEERING, OR CONTROL. DEALER BROUGHT IN ENGINEER, AFTER A WEEK WITH THE CAR DEALER CANNOT REPLICATE PROBLEM. FORD MOTOR COMPANY DECIDES NOTHING IS WRONG AND FORCE ME TO TAKE DANGEROUS CA...

May 22, 2012 Steering 26,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE CAR SIMPLY DIES. ALL LIGHTS COME ON AND THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF. LEFT WITH NO BRAKES, STEERING, OR CONTROL. DEALER BROUGHT IN ENGINEER, AFTER A WEEK WITH THE CAR DEALER CANNOT REPLICATE PROBLEM. FORD MOTOR COMPANY DECIDES NOTHING IS WRONG AND FORCE ME TO TAKE DANGEROUS CA...

May 22, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 26,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE CAR SIMPLY DIES. ALL LIGHTS COME ON AND THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF. LEFT WITH NO BRAKES, STEERING, OR CONTROL. DEALER BROUGHT IN ENGINEER, AFTER A WEEK WITH THE CAR DEALER CANNOT REPLICATE PROBLEM. FORD MOTOR COMPANY DECIDES NOTHING IS WRONG AND FORCE ME TO TAKE DANGEROUS CA...

May 22, 2012 Service Brakes 26,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE CAR SIMPLY DIES. ALL LIGHTS COME ON AND THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF. LEFT WITH NO BRAKES, STEERING, OR CONTROL. DEALER BROUGHT IN ENGINEER, AFTER A WEEK WITH THE CAR DEALER CANNOT REPLICATE PROBLEM. FORD MOTOR COMPANY DECIDES NOTHING IS WRONG AND FORCE ME TO TAKE DANGEROUS CA...

May 22, 2012 Steering 26,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE CAR SIMPLY DIES. ALL LIGHTS COME ON AND THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF. LEFT WITH NO BRAKES, STEERING, OR CONTROL. DEALER BROUGHT IN ENGINEER, AFTER A WEEK WITH THE CAR DEALER CANNOT REPLICATE PROBLEM. FORD MOTOR COMPANY DECIDES NOTHING IS WRONG AND FORCE ME TO TAKE DANGEROUS CA...

May 22, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 26,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE CAR SIMPLY DIES. ALL LIGHTS COME ON AND THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF. LEFT WITH NO BRAKES, STEERING, OR CONTROL. DEALER BROUGHT IN ENGINEER, AFTER A WEEK WITH THE CAR DEALER CANNOT REPLICATE PROBLEM. FORD MOTOR COMPANY DECIDES NOTHING IS WRONG AND FORCE ME TO TAKE DANGEROUS CA...

May 14, 2012 Engine 23,500 mi

VEHICLE BOGS DOWN DURING ACCELERATION. NO TROUBLE CODES SHOWN. NOT SPEED SPECIFIC. MPG HAS DROPPED SIGNIFICANTLY, FROM 24 HIGHWAY MPG, TO 14 HIGHWAY MPG. JUST HAD TRANSFER CASE REPLACED. FEELS AS IF THE VEHICLE IS FIGHTING ITSELF AGAIN. *JS

May 14, 2012 Engine 23,500 mi

VEHICLE BOGS DOWN DURING ACCELERATION. NO TROUBLE CODES SHOWN. NOT SPEED SPECIFIC. MPG HAS DROPPED SIGNIFICANTLY, FROM 24 HIGHWAY MPG, TO 14 HIGHWAY MPG. JUST HAD TRANSFER CASE REPLACED. FEELS AS IF THE VEHICLE IS FIGHTING ITSELF AGAIN. *JS

Apr 3, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2010 FORD FLEX, VIN #[XXX]. MY VEHICLE SUFFERS FROM EPISODIC BRAKE FAILURES. THIS OCCURS AS THE VEHICLE IS FIRST DRIVEN OFF AND THE ENGINE IS COLD. BRAKING POWER IS THEN REDUCED TO 10% OF NORMAL, RESULTING IN ALARMINGLY LONG STOPPING DISTANCES. ONCE DRIVEN A FEW MILES THE BRAK...

Apr 3, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2010 FORD FLEX, VIN #[XXX]. MY VEHICLE SUFFERS FROM EPISODIC BRAKE FAILURES. THIS OCCURS AS THE VEHICLE IS FIRST DRIVEN OFF AND THE ENGINE IS COLD. BRAKING POWER IS THEN REDUCED TO 10% OF NORMAL, RESULTING IN ALARMINGLY LONG STOPPING DISTANCES. ONCE DRIVEN A FEW MILES THE BRAK...

Feb 28, 2012 Visibility 500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WOULD SWING BACK AND FOURTH WHEN EXTENDED. THE SUN VISOR WOULD BLOCK THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROADWAY AND WOULD HAVE TO BE HELD IN PLACE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHIC...

Feb 28, 2012 Visibility 500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WOULD SWING BACK AND FOURTH WHEN EXTENDED. THE SUN VISOR WOULD BLOCK THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROADWAY AND WOULD HAVE TO BE HELD IN PLACE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHIC...

Feb 5, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN ON A ROLLING STOP, FIRST INCIDENT ROLLING STOP ON A STOP AND GO TRAFFIC SECOND INCIDENT ROLLING STOP TO A STOP LIGHT THIRD INCIDENT SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN. *TR

Feb 5, 2012 Electrical System 20,000 mi

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN ON A ROLLING STOP, FIRST INCIDENT ROLLING STOP ON A STOP AND GO TRAFFIC SECOND INCIDENT ROLLING STOP TO A STOP LIGHT THIRD INCIDENT SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN. *TR

Feb 5, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN ON A ROLLING STOP, FIRST INCIDENT ROLLING STOP ON A STOP AND GO TRAFFIC SECOND INCIDENT ROLLING STOP TO A STOP LIGHT THIRD INCIDENT SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN. *TR

Feb 5, 2012 Electrical System 20,000 mi

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN ON A ROLLING STOP, FIRST INCIDENT ROLLING STOP ON A STOP AND GO TRAFFIC SECOND INCIDENT ROLLING STOP TO A STOP LIGHT THIRD INCIDENT SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN. *TR

Oct 25, 2011 Power Train 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS VIOLENTLY JERKING INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER MADE FOUR ATTEMPTS TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE...

Oct 25, 2011 Power Train 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS VIOLENTLY JERKING INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER MADE FOUR ATTEMPTS TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE...

Sep 22, 2011 Power Train 30 mi

AFTER OWNING THE NEW VEHICLE FOR THREE MONTHS IT STARTED RANDOMLY SLIPPING INTO NEUTRAL. AT FIRST, IT DID THIS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP (WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS IN BUSY INTERSECTIONS, LEFT TURNS AND MERGING). IT NOW DOES IT THEN AND IN ADDITION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS - 50+. IT ALSO AT TIMES HAS E...

Sep 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 30 mi

AFTER OWNING THE NEW VEHICLE FOR THREE MONTHS IT STARTED RANDOMLY SLIPPING INTO NEUTRAL. AT FIRST, IT DID THIS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP (WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS IN BUSY INTERSECTIONS, LEFT TURNS AND MERGING). IT NOW DOES IT THEN AND IN ADDITION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS - 50+. IT ALSO AT TIMES HAS E...

Sep 22, 2011 Power Train 30 mi

AFTER OWNING THE NEW VEHICLE FOR THREE MONTHS IT STARTED RANDOMLY SLIPPING INTO NEUTRAL. AT FIRST, IT DID THIS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP (WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS IN BUSY INTERSECTIONS, LEFT TURNS AND MERGING). IT NOW DOES IT THEN AND IN ADDITION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS - 50+. IT ALSO AT TIMES HAS E...

Sep 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 30 mi

AFTER OWNING THE NEW VEHICLE FOR THREE MONTHS IT STARTED RANDOMLY SLIPPING INTO NEUTRAL. AT FIRST, IT DID THIS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP (WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS IN BUSY INTERSECTIONS, LEFT TURNS AND MERGING). IT NOW DOES IT THEN AND IN ADDITION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS - 50+. IT ALSO AT TIMES HAS E...

Jul 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX FRONT BRAKES REPLACED TWICE DUE TO GRINDING AND WEAR. BACK BRAKE CALIPERS AND BRAKES REPLACED DUE TO STICKING AND UNEVEN WEAR ON TIRES. *TT

Jul 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX FRONT BRAKES REPLACED TWICE DUE TO GRINDING AND WEAR. BACK BRAKE CALIPERS AND BRAKES REPLACED DUE TO STICKING AND UNEVEN WEAR ON TIRES. *TT

Jul 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX FRONT BRAKES REPLACED TWICE DUE TO GRINDING AND WEAR. BACK BRAKE CALIPERS AND BRAKES REPLACED DUE TO STICKING AND UNEVEN WEAR ON TIRES. *TT

Jul 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX FRONT BRAKES REPLACED TWICE DUE TO GRINDING AND WEAR. BACK BRAKE CALIPERS AND BRAKES REPLACED DUE TO STICKING AND UNEVEN WEAR ON TIRES. *TT

Jun 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,000 mi

MY 2010 FORD FLEX STATION WAGON HAS SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN ACCELERATING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, WHEN PASSING A CAR OR WITH ALL OF THE WINDOWS OPEN. THESE VENTS SENSE THE BALANCE IN PRESSURE AND OPEN WHEN THEY SHOULD NOT. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO TW...

Jun 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,000 mi

MY 2010 FORD FLEX STATION WAGON HAS SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN ACCELERATING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, WHEN PASSING A CAR OR WITH ALL OF THE WINDOWS OPEN. THESE VENTS SENSE THE BALANCE IN PRESSURE AND OPEN WHEN THEY SHOULD NOT. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO TW...

May 27, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX BAD BRAKE ISSUE. I LIVE AT HIGH ALTITUDE AND HAVE A FORD FLEX ECO BOOST THAT PERFORMED FLAWLESSLY UP UNTIL ABOUT 21K MILES WHEN WE HAD A BRAKE FAILURE, THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE CAR. THE DEALER REPLACED A MASTER BRAKE BOOSTER AND SINCE THAT TIME WE INTERMITTENTLY GET A HARD BRAKE PE...

May 27, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX BAD BRAKE ISSUE. I LIVE AT HIGH ALTITUDE AND HAVE A FORD FLEX ECO BOOST THAT PERFORMED FLAWLESSLY UP UNTIL ABOUT 21K MILES WHEN WE HAD A BRAKE FAILURE, THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE CAR. THE DEALER REPLACED A MASTER BRAKE BOOSTER AND SINCE THAT TIME WE INTERMITTENTLY GET A HARD BRAKE PE...

May 3, 2011 Electrical System 20,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX 20000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING @40MILES PER HOUR , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR STALLED. GAS ACCELERATOR WAS INOPERABLE. OPERATOR WAS BARELY ABLE TO DRIVE INTO A SIDE OF THE ROAD AND BRING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT ANY INCIDENT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DISAPPEARED. THIS IS THE 1...

May 3, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 20,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX 20000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING @40MILES PER HOUR , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR STALLED. GAS ACCELERATOR WAS INOPERABLE. OPERATOR WAS BARELY ABLE TO DRIVE INTO A SIDE OF THE ROAD AND BRING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT ANY INCIDENT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DISAPPEARED. THIS IS THE 1...

May 3, 2011 Electrical System 20,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX 20000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING @40MILES PER HOUR , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR STALLED. GAS ACCELERATOR WAS INOPERABLE. OPERATOR WAS BARELY ABLE TO DRIVE INTO A SIDE OF THE ROAD AND BRING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT ANY INCIDENT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DISAPPEARED. THIS IS THE 1...

May 3, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 20,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX 20000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING @40MILES PER HOUR , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR STALLED. GAS ACCELERATOR WAS INOPERABLE. OPERATOR WAS BARELY ABLE TO DRIVE INTO A SIDE OF THE ROAD AND BRING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT ANY INCIDENT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DISAPPEARED. THIS IS THE 1...

Jan 29, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,300 mi

POTENTIAL BRAKING FAILURE. DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED AFTER SECOND VISIT THAT A FACTORY DEFECT CAUSED THE FRONT CALIPERS TO BECOME LOOSE FROM THE RESPECTED BACKING PLATES AND HAVE ENLARGED THE MOUNTING HOLES. THE FRONT CALIPERS, ROTORS, AND BACKING PLATES MUST BE REPLACED. VEHICLE IS UNDER WARRANTY.

Jan 29, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,300 mi

POTENTIAL BRAKING FAILURE. DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED AFTER SECOND VISIT THAT A FACTORY DEFECT CAUSED THE FRONT CALIPERS TO BECOME LOOSE FROM THE RESPECTED BACKING PLATES AND HAVE ENLARGED THE MOUNTING HOLES. THE FRONT CALIPERS, ROTORS, AND BACKING PLATES MUST BE REPLACED. VEHICLE IS UNDER WARRANTY.

Oct 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALER THREE SEPARATE TIMES FOR BRAKE ISSUES. THE FIRST TIME NOTHING WAS FOUND AND NOTHING WAS RESOLVED. THE SECOND TIME WAS FOR THE TSB TO REPAIR THE ISSUE THAT WAS NOT FOUND ON THE FIRST VISIT. THE THIRD TIME WAS FOR REAR BRAKES THAT HAD AN INITIAL GRINDING NOISE T...

Oct 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,000 mi

2010 FORD FLEX HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALER THREE SEPARATE TIMES FOR BRAKE ISSUES. THE FIRST TIME NOTHING WAS FOUND AND NOTHING WAS RESOLVED. THE SECOND TIME WAS FOR THE TSB TO REPAIR THE ISSUE THAT WAS NOT FOUND ON THE FIRST VISIT. THE THIRD TIME WAS FOR REAR BRAKES THAT HAD AN INITIAL GRINDING NOISE T...

Oct 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2010 FORD FLEX. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING PROBLEM WITH BRAKES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM HE EXPERIENCED WITH THE BRAKES ONLY HAPPENED FOR A SHORT TIME AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STATIONARY FOR SEVERAL HOURS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS VERY STIFF WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FIRST STA...

Oct 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2010 FORD FLEX. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING PROBLEM WITH BRAKES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM HE EXPERIENCED WITH THE BRAKES ONLY HAPPENED FOR A SHORT TIME AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STATIONARY FOR SEVERAL HOURS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS VERY STIFF WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FIRST STA...

Sep 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14,000 mi

2010 FLEX LIMITED IN APRIL 2010 I NOTICED A GRINDING SOUND FROM THE FRONT ROTORS, ESPECIALLY WHEN ROADS WERE WET. WENT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD A TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON A FIX FOR IT--FOR VEHICLES UNDER 18,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAD ABOUT 14,000 ON IT AT THE TIME. I DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY...

Sep 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14,000 mi

2010 FLEX LIMITED IN APRIL 2010 I NOTICED A GRINDING SOUND FROM THE FRONT ROTORS, ESPECIALLY WHEN ROADS WERE WET. WENT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD A TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON A FIX FOR IT--FOR VEHICLES UNDER 18,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAD ABOUT 14,000 ON IT AT THE TIME. I DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY...

Sep 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,000 mi

PURCHASE FORD FLEX 2010 MODEL, FIRST COMPLAINT OCCUR LATE JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2010, FRONT BRAKES PADS WERE NOT WORKING AND PULLING HARD. RETURN TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPAIRED THE CAR, TELLING ME THIS IS AN EXISTING PROBLEM WITH THREE MANUFACTURE REPLACEMENTS ALREADY. I RETURN IN SEPTEMBER 2010 WITH SA...

Sep 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,000 mi

PURCHASE FORD FLEX 2010 MODEL, FIRST COMPLAINT OCCUR LATE JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2010, FRONT BRAKES PADS WERE NOT WORKING AND PULLING HARD. RETURN TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPAIRED THE CAR, TELLING ME THIS IS AN EXISTING PROBLEM WITH THREE MANUFACTURE REPLACEMENTS ALREADY. I RETURN IN SEPTEMBER 2010 WITH SA...

Sep 2, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 10 mi

I HAVE A 5-MONTH OLD, 2010 FORD FLEX LIMITED, AND I HAVE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE AUTO REAR HATCH NOT BEING SAFE. SPECIFICALLY, WHEN IN AUTOMATIC MODE-CLOSING, THE SAFETY REVERSE FEATURE IS NOT SENSITIVE ENOUGH TO REVERSE THE DOOR'S CLOSING APPROPRIATELY. THE ONLY THING THAT GETS THE HATCH TO "BOUNCE...

Sep 2, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 10 mi

I HAVE A 5-MONTH OLD, 2010 FORD FLEX LIMITED, AND I HAVE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE AUTO REAR HATCH NOT BEING SAFE. SPECIFICALLY, WHEN IN AUTOMATIC MODE-CLOSING, THE SAFETY REVERSE FEATURE IS NOT SENSITIVE ENOUGH TO REVERSE THE DOOR'S CLOSING APPROPRIATELY. THE ONLY THING THAT GETS THE HATCH TO "BOUNCE...

Jul 28, 2010 Trailer Hitches

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2010 FORD FLEX, WITH A CLASS III TRAILER TOW PACKAGE. THE PACKAGE,ACCORDING TO FORD'S BROCHURE IS SUPPOSED TO INCLUDE A TIRE MOBILITY KIT. THE KIT, AS I UNDERSTAND IT, IS ESSENTIALLY MADE UP OF AN AIR COMPRESSOR AND A CAN OF SEALANT COMPOUND USED TO PLUG A HOLE IN A TIRE. TH...

Jul 28, 2010 Tires

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2010 FORD FLEX, WITH A CLASS III TRAILER TOW PACKAGE. THE PACKAGE,ACCORDING TO FORD'S BROCHURE IS SUPPOSED TO INCLUDE A TIRE MOBILITY KIT. THE KIT, AS I UNDERSTAND IT, IS ESSENTIALLY MADE UP OF AN AIR COMPRESSOR AND A CAN OF SEALANT COMPOUND USED TO PLUG A HOLE IN A TIRE. TH...

Jul 28, 2010 Trailer Hitches

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2010 FORD FLEX, WITH A CLASS III TRAILER TOW PACKAGE. THE PACKAGE,ACCORDING TO FORD'S BROCHURE IS SUPPOSED TO INCLUDE A TIRE MOBILITY KIT. THE KIT, AS I UNDERSTAND IT, IS ESSENTIALLY MADE UP OF AN AIR COMPRESSOR AND A CAN OF SEALANT COMPOUND USED TO PLUG A HOLE IN A TIRE. TH...

Jul 28, 2010 Tires

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2010 FORD FLEX, WITH A CLASS III TRAILER TOW PACKAGE. THE PACKAGE,ACCORDING TO FORD'S BROCHURE IS SUPPOSED TO INCLUDE A TIRE MOBILITY KIT. THE KIT, AS I UNDERSTAND IT, IS ESSENTIALLY MADE UP OF AN AIR COMPRESSOR AND A CAN OF SEALANT COMPOUND USED TO PLUG A HOLE IN A TIRE. TH...

Jun 10, 2010 Electrical System 2,990 mi

2010 FORD FLEX 2000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING @ 35 MILES PER HOUR , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR STALLED. GAS ACCELERATOR WAS INOPERABLE. OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO DRIVE INTO A PARKING LOT CLOSE BY AND BRING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT ANY INCIDENT. CAR TURNED ON AFTER THE 5TH ATTEMPT. THE CHECK ENG...

Jun 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,990 mi

2010 FORD FLEX 2000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING @ 35 MILES PER HOUR , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR STALLED. GAS ACCELERATOR WAS INOPERABLE. OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO DRIVE INTO A PARKING LOT CLOSE BY AND BRING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT ANY INCIDENT. CAR TURNED ON AFTER THE 5TH ATTEMPT. THE CHECK ENG...

Jun 10, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 2,990 mi

2010 FORD FLEX 2000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING @ 35 MILES PER HOUR , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR STALLED. GAS ACCELERATOR WAS INOPERABLE. OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO DRIVE INTO A PARKING LOT CLOSE BY AND BRING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT ANY INCIDENT. CAR TURNED ON AFTER THE 5TH ATTEMPT. THE CHECK ENG...

Jun 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 2,990 mi

2010 FORD FLEX 2000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING @ 35 MILES PER HOUR , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR STALLED. GAS ACCELERATOR WAS INOPERABLE. OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO DRIVE INTO A PARKING LOT CLOSE BY AND BRING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT ANY INCIDENT. CAR TURNED ON AFTER THE 5TH ATTEMPT. THE CHECK ENG...

Jun 10, 2010 Electrical System 2,990 mi

2010 FORD FLEX 2000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING @ 35 MILES PER HOUR , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR STALLED. GAS ACCELERATOR WAS INOPERABLE. OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO DRIVE INTO A PARKING LOT CLOSE BY AND BRING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT ANY INCIDENT. CAR TURNED ON AFTER THE 5TH ATTEMPT. THE CHECK ENG...

Jun 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,990 mi

2010 FORD FLEX 2000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING @ 35 MILES PER HOUR , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR STALLED. GAS ACCELERATOR WAS INOPERABLE. OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO DRIVE INTO A PARKING LOT CLOSE BY AND BRING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT ANY INCIDENT. CAR TURNED ON AFTER THE 5TH ATTEMPT. THE CHECK ENG...

Jun 10, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 2,990 mi

2010 FORD FLEX 2000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING @ 35 MILES PER HOUR , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR STALLED. GAS ACCELERATOR WAS INOPERABLE. OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO DRIVE INTO A PARKING LOT CLOSE BY AND BRING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT ANY INCIDENT. CAR TURNED ON AFTER THE 5TH ATTEMPT. THE CHECK ENG...

Jun 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 2,990 mi

2010 FORD FLEX 2000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING @ 35 MILES PER HOUR , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR STALLED. GAS ACCELERATOR WAS INOPERABLE. OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO DRIVE INTO A PARKING LOT CLOSE BY AND BRING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT ANY INCIDENT. CAR TURNED ON AFTER THE 5TH ATTEMPT. THE CHECK ENG...

May 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 3,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER FOUND THE THROTTLE BODY HAD BECOME DEFECTIVE. THE THROTTL...

May 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 3,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER FOUND THE THROTTLE BODY HAD BECOME DEFECTIVE. THE THROTTL...

Mar 20, 2010 Child Seat

HELLO, 2ND ROW SEATING. THE LOWER ANCHORS OF THE LATCH SYSTEM ARE NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO PROPERLY CLIP THE BUCKLES OF CERTAIN BRITAX CHILD SEATS. WHEN VIEWING THE CHILD SEAT'S LATCH BUCKLES FROM THE SIDEVIEW, IT RESEMBLES A SPERM WHALE'S HEAD. THE LATCH PART OF THE BUCKLE IS THE MOUTH OF THE WHAL...

Mar 20, 2010 Child Seat

HELLO, 2ND ROW SEATING. THE LOWER ANCHORS OF THE LATCH SYSTEM ARE NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO PROPERLY CLIP THE BUCKLES OF CERTAIN BRITAX CHILD SEATS. WHEN VIEWING THE CHILD SEAT'S LATCH BUCKLES FROM THE SIDEVIEW, IT RESEMBLES A SPERM WHALE'S HEAD. THE LATCH PART OF THE BUCKLE IS THE MOUTH OF THE WHAL...

Feb 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,500 mi

GOING INTO A TURN AT APPROX. 25 MPH AND MY FORD FLEX SHUT OFF. LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED. HAVE APPROX. 11,500 MILES ON THE CAR. THIS IS THE ONLY TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED.*TR

Feb 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,500 mi

GOING INTO A TURN AT APPROX. 25 MPH AND MY FORD FLEX SHUT OFF. LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED. HAVE APPROX. 11,500 MILES ON THE CAR. THIS IS THE ONLY TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED.*TR

Feb 5, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

POST RE: FLEX DIED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THURS JUN 11, 2009 6:07 PM THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO MY MOM WHEN SHE WAS DRIVING HERS THROUGH A PARKING LOT, IT JUST STALLED OUT! SHE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE SAME DAY AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THIS WAS ABOUT A MONTH AGO...

Feb 5, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

POST RE: FLEX DIED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THURS JUN 11, 2009 6:07 PM THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO MY MOM WHEN SHE WAS DRIVING HERS THROUGH A PARKING LOT, IT JUST STALLED OUT! SHE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE SAME DAY AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THIS WAS ABOUT A MONTH AGO...