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2010 Ford Flex repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 311 repairs.
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2010 Ford Flex other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (76%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

35000 mi Driver's side rear seat latch froze. Dealer replaced latch. 
34000 mi Part on front passenger seat was replaced for the third time. 
84180 mi

C $100
Struts on both rear seats failed and had to be replaced. Driver's power seat track failed. 
26000 mi Rear seat release wouldn't let go. 
72000 mi

US $24
Exterior Drivers Door Handle came off. Caused by plastic piece covering key lock breaking. Bought piece from FORD dlr and fixed myself. Complex repair for an amateur. I have Ford Flex Repair Manuals. Took 30 min. to fix. 
21180 mi Internal power window belt was squeaking when lowering the driver's window. 
27900 mi Ecoboost Belly pan (Splash shield) hanging low 
30380 mi Ecoboost Splash shield was again either damaged or incorrectly seated after a regular maintenance service. 
22000 mi

US $160
"protective" panel under engine falling off and needed to be replaced 

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2010 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

69000 mi

US $675
Second row seat not folding down 
1000 mi Drivers side 2nd row seat won't recline or tumble forward to access the 3rd row seating. This trip was to install parts that were ordered. 
9500 mi Rear seat release cable broken...parts replaced 
8000 mi Rear door lock rod came off and was rattling in door, lock inop 
14000 mi Catch on center console broken 
8000 mi Second row seat back release mechanism would not release seat back to allow access to third row seats.Dealer replaced entire mechanism. 
13000 mi Seat release on second row does not release to fold seat to gain access to third row. 
26000 mi Rear Windshield washer 
Rear fold flat seat broke. 

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2010 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

52000 mi

US $100
The liftgate cylinders were no longer holding the lift gate up correctly- the automatic opening system would start beeping and close the liftgate. 

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2010 Ford Flex Other Problems

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