2010 Ford Flex Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 12%of 139 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Ford Flex, 12% of the 139 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #11365397, filed 2020-10, 109,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11054115, filed 2017-12, 79,650 miles“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 brake line that happened when the caliper was replaced. The issue here is that the brake warning light never activated even after the brake pedal went to the floor several times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11190211, filed 2019-03, 60,000 miles“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 happened several times before. There is not enough separation between the pedals. There are similar reports from FLEX owners on the internet.”
NHTSA complaint #10501449, filed 2013-03, 11,000 miles“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 at least every six months to have evaluated or worked on. Heard squealing noise from rear passenger brakes and rotor would get hot. I thought the caliper was freezing. I kept taking it in and was told that it was the metallic pads until finally I stopped in and showed the red hot rotor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10633019, filed 2014-09, 5,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10091151Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10090681Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Ford Flex
32 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Ford Flex
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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