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2012 Ford Flex Electrical system Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
16%of 64 total for the year
Median mileage
60,012miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Ford Flex, 16% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,012 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“Driving up an on ramp to an interstate, suddenly all the lights started flashing on the dashboard display. I could not see any speed or driving information. I pulled over to the side of the road turned off the vehicle and it would not restart. Nothing would happen when I turned the key, dashboard lights still flashed. Car restarted after 5 minutes and I drove it directly to the dealership. By the time I arrived at grappone Ford in concord, nh my dealership the dashboard lights were again flashing and I could not see any data.”

NHTSA complaint #10993774, filed 2017-06, 127,000 miles

“I was reversing from my driveway going less than 5 miles per hr. When my vehicle accelerated on its own going at a fast speed losing total control of my vehicle. The vehicle then finally stopped in the middle of the road and died out. I could of killed someone or hit something if they were behind me. I took my FLEX to service dept. At dealership as it was still under warranty and was told it was the throttle body and motor assembly. It was replaced and no mention of recall. I don't feel safe driving my vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10692193, filed 2015-03, 33,024 miles

“Driving car to work on a town road, car suddenly stalled and would not restart. Lost power steering. Lights were still on on the dashboard but could not restart the vehicle. Was able to restart the vehicle after 5 minutes.”

NHTSA complaint #10993773, filed 2017-06, 132,000 miles

“My vehicle has 188,000 miles on it and is an awd model. It has always, until the last two oil changes every 3000 miles, been serviced by the Ford dealership and the car was bought from (leo caytes Ford). The rpms skyrocket to 3000 - 4000 rpms when the car is controlled by speed control suddenly, but the car doesn't speed up. When the speed control is released, the rpms drop to the normal setting for that speed. This doesn't happen every time the speed control is used, but, much more frequently as of late. …”

NHTSA complaint #11112726, filed 2018-07, 178,000 miles

“Touch screen went completely blank. Could not operate anything associated with touchscreen. Called dealer, told me they could get it in next week. Are you kidding. Looked on line for help. Ended up disconnecting battery, and reconnecting. Works now.”

NHTSA complaint #10628387, filed 2014-08, 26,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019239%
20181217%
201737%
20162323%
20151311%
20145723%
201320135%
20121016%
201196%
2010139%
20093218%

Other parts of the 2012 Ford Flex

Steering
24 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 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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