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2012 Ford Flex Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Ford Flex has 6 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Ford Flex

Steering
24
Electrical
9
Other
6
Engine
6
Powertrain
4
Brakes
4
Suspension
3

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 20, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2012 Ford Flex. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illumi...
Sep 25, 2020ENGINETHROTTLE BODY HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED ON MY 2012 FORD FLEX. LOOKING AT VEHICLE HISTORY, THE SAME THROTTLE...
Oct 31, 2019ENGINEBAD THROTTLE BODY. STALL WHEN DRIVING AND JERKY MOTION, BOTH WHEN GOING SLOW AND WHEN GOING HIGHWAY ...
Oct 15, 2019ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10/15/2019 CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE WITH WRENCH SHOWING. TURNED THE CAR OFF AD BACK ON TO SEE IF IT W...
Mar 30, 2019ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWE HAVE A 2012 FORD FLEX NORMALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. STARTING IN AUGUST, WE HAD AN ISSUE WITH OUR EL...
Jan 27, 2004ENGINEMY 2012 NEW FORD FLEX HAD COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE 3 TIMES 1-27 DRIVING..COMPLETE SHUT DOWN. I CRUI...

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