2010 Ford Flex Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 7%of 139 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2010 Ford Flex, 7% of the 139 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“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“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 died in traffic. Very dangerous”
NHTSA complaint #11287849, filed 2019-12, 108,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10896804, filed 2016-08, 104,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11002339, filed 2017-06, 100,000 miles“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.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 53 | 21% |
| 2018 | 20 | 29% |
| 2017 | 13 | 31% |
| 2016 | 14 | 14% |
| 2015 | 13 | 11% |
| 2014 | 25 | 10% |
| 2013 | 78 | 13% |
| 2012 | 5 | 8% |
| 2011 | 12 | 8% |
| 2010 | 10 | 7% |
| 2009 | 19 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2010 Ford Flex
32 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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