2012 Ford Flex Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Ford Flex, 8% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 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 right rear door sensor says that the door is open when it is not. Tried to close it a few times but that didn't work. Now I can't lock my car at night because my car alarm will go off thinking that someone is trying to break in. It has now happened approximately six or seven times now. I see that other people have reported the same issue. This should be a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10823506, filed 2016-02, 48,000 miles“While stopped and in park the vehicle started rolling, I attempted to jump in the vehicle but could not pull myself all the way in. I was able to yank the keys from the ignition and then I could no longer run along side the vehicle and I fell on the asphalt. However, the vehicle continued rolling until it became high centered on a large rock. Four witnesses confirmed that the vehicle was in park and the keys were out of the ignition.”
NHTSA complaint #10903897, filed 2016-09, 100,000 miles“Bad design of water pump , under parts would fail one day , but the water pump is a bad design. It failed too soon and hurt the engine. Also lots of work to fix it. But even if it get fixed the problem is still there...bad water pump”
NHTSA complaint #11462538, filed 2022-04“While driving with family including a four year old child with rear air conditioning unit engaged recirculation button on had to merge unto entrance ramp quickly. Immediately there was a over powering odor/smell of raw exhaust /burnt hair engulfed the entire cabin area! Had to quickly open all windows, moon roof for us to breathe! Fully baffled, I increased speed once again the sulfur like odor became present even with all windows down! …”
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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 2012 Ford Flex
24 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
7 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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