2010 Ford Flex Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 9%of 139 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Ford Flex, 9% of the 139 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,650 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 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 was able to restart and drive home. Today, the day after the car died, I called my dealer. He stated they cannot repair it if the issue can't be duplicated. The car has 103,00 miles and this is the first time it has ever happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #11082169, filed 2018-03, 103,000 miles“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 dealer who said they could find nothing wrong. Extremely dangerous. I was almost rear ended. How many different people need to be affected by this problem before Ford and NHTSA take action.”
NHTSA complaint #10721761, filed 2015-05, 90,000 miles“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 covered as it directly controls the sir bags and the seat belts. So because I do not have 900.00 laying around I g=have to hope I am not in a collision until I can come up with the ridiculous amount of money to replace a plug in module that costs less than 100.00 to manufacture.”
NHTSA complaint #10631013, filed 2014-09, 56,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11223103, filed 2019-06, 135,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10163573Jul 2, 2019Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer…
- 10156877Feb 7, 2019Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer…
- 10155565Feb 7, 2019Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer…
- 10127405Nov 2, 2017Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset…
- 10038965Apr 1, 2011Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. This is a software problem.
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 23 | 9% |
| 2018 | 12 | 17% |
| 2017 | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 | 23 | 23% |
| 2015 | 13 | 11% |
| 2014 | 57 | 23% |
| 2013 | 201 | 35% |
| 2012 | 10 | 16% |
| 2011 | 9 | 6% |
| 2010 | 13 | 9% |
| 2009 | 32 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2010 Ford Flex
32 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsFuel system
16 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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