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2012 Ford Flex Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Ford Flex has 24 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Ford Flex

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

24

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

Steering Recalls

15V340000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 25, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2012 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, th...
Dec 24, 2025STEERING,SERVICE BRAKESThere is serious safety trouble occurring with the power steering components, and the brake system. ...
Apr 23, 2025STEERINGFord said the recall was fixed 10 years ago, however it went out on me last night. It's been towed t...
Dec 2, 2024STEERINGvehicle power steering stops working. Manual steering is extremely difficult to operate.
Jul 1, 2024STEERINGThe contact owns a 2012 Ford Flex. The contact stated while his granddaughter was driving 10 MPH and...
Jul 18, 2023STEERINGThe contact owns a 2012 Ford Flex. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel stiff...
Apr 21, 2023STEERINGThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th...
Mar 17, 2023STEERINGComplete loss of power steering and steering effectiveness. Warning message on display said “power s...
Mar 10, 2023STEERINGVehicle power steering will stop working while driving and notification of (power steering assist fa...
Aug 1, 2022STEERINGRecall on power steering rack and pinion but my model didn't get covered in this recall and this the...
Jul 7, 2022STEERINGI went to my local dealership on request of the campaign recall for my associated vin The vehicle ha...
Feb 28, 2021STEERINGThe contact owns a 2012 Ford Flex. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle inte...
Sep 22, 2020STEERINGWIFE RETURNED TO HER CAR AFTER A DAY OF DRIVING TO FIND THE POWER STEERING HAD SUDDENLY STOPPED WORK...
Aug 19, 2020STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE STEER...
Apr 20, 2020STEERINGI'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING FAULTING. I'VE CALLED DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T KNOW AN...
Jan 23, 2020STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS...
Aug 2, 2019STEERINGMY WIFE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HER 2012 FORD FLEX POWER STEERING LAST WEEK. THE MECHANIC INSTA...
Apr 16, 2018STEERING,AIR BAGSI AM NOT SURE IF I HAVE TAKATA AIR BAGS, HOWEVER THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR OVER A YEAR. THE ...
Sep 8, 2017STEERINGPOWER STEERING ASSIST FAILS; DRIVING AND THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING, SOMETIMES UNEXPECTEDLY. ...
Aug 24, 2016STEERINGI WAS BACKING MY CAR INTO A PARKING SPACE, TURNING MY WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT WHEN I HEARO AN...

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