2010 Ford Flex Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 139 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Ford Flex, 4% of the 139 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 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.
“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 manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 92,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10949493, filed 2017-02, 92,000 miles“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 replaced 4 times in 2 years. usually only lasts about a month before the unit starts to click again.”
NHTSA complaint #11512622, filed 2023-03“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 vehicle was not under recall, and provided no further assistance. The failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 15,000. Updated 04/13/12”
NHTSA complaint #10449542, filed 2012-02, 500 miles“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 one side blew cold air. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the blower motor for the air conditioning and heating failed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10722003, filed 2015-05, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164508Aug 9, 2019Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in…
- 10057834Jul 1, 2015Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Ford Flex
32 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsBrakes
16 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 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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