CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Ford Flex has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (24 reports).
2012 Ford Flex recalls
Driver Front Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash
The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in a high-speed crash.
Power Steering May Cut Out, Making Steering Harder at Low Speed
The electric power steering assist system in certain vehicles may shut down because of a fault in the steering motor sensor.
Most common 2012 Ford Flex problems
Problem areas named in the 64 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 24 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
What owners report
There is serious safety trouble occurring with the power steering components, and the brake system. I went to the Ford dealership and they said the recalls werenât fixed back in 2015. And those recalls are the same issues that are occurring with my 2012 Ford Flex SE now. I just bought this vehicle and there is grinding noise when steering my vehicle and the ABS brake system comes on as soon as I crank up the vehicle and the brake goes down to the floor too loosely. The dealership says these potential recalls were noted for this 2012 Ford Flex in 2015. But the owner at the time didnât have them fixed then because not all 2012 Ford Flex received the recalls at the same time. And the power
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the ABS and the ESC warnings illuminated. The contact stated that she had recently heard an abnormal grinding sound while turning the steering wheel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS sensor needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the mechanic had heard the abnormal sound coming from the steering wheel but had not run a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had researched online and had related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000(Steering), however, the VIN was not included. The
Ford said the recall was fixed 10 years ago, however it went out on me last night. It's been towed to the Folsom Ford dealership in California, they quoted me $3,000 to fix my power steering assistant failure that had a Safety recall and it was a 'safety recall'. I couldn't steer my car. Very scary! please investigate this and make sure that it was fixed right the first time. it should not have gone out. I hardly drive my car. thank you
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Flex. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle intermittently became difficult to maneuver. The failure occurred on several occasions, including while the contact was driving. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module needed to be reprogrammed. The contact researched and was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
vehicle power steering stops working. Manual steering is extremely difficult to operate.
2012 Ford Flex questions
Does the 2012 Ford Flex have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2012 Ford Flex: Driver Front Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash; Power Steering May Cut Out, Making Steering Harder at Low Speed. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Flex?
Based on 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (24), Engine (11), Electrical System (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Ford Flex has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.