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2012 Ford Flex Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Ford Flex has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Ford Flex

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

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 29, 2019POWER TRAIN2012 FORD FLEX LI HAS 70K THOUSAND MILES. WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STARTED TO HUM. SUDDENLY CAR START...
Jul 15, 2018POWER TRAIN,ENGINEOIL SEPERATOR
Dec 1, 2017POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMY VEHICLE HAS 188,000 MILES ON IT AND IS AN AWD MODEL. IT HAS ALWAYS, UNTIL THE LAST TWO OIL CHANGE...
Feb 11, 2017POWER TRAINHAVE A 2012 FORD FLEX WITH 72XXX MILES THATS LEAKING FLUID FROM THE PTU (POWERTAKE OFF UNIT). LEARNE...

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