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2012 Ford Flex repairs by problem area

Engine (11%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (16%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (21%)

Other (0%)

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2012 Ford Flex electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

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

49000 mi Auto reset for Bluetooth would not work, battery disconnected and system checked for working order. They confirmed that I had installed the latest Sync update. 

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2012 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

54000 mi

US $175
The battery died. I am over the 36,000 mile limit on the warrantee so it was not covered. Not happy about that as it was only 2 1/2 years old. 
13300 mi Tire pressure gauge was faulty 
35000 mi Indexing concern with ipod and sync 
45000 mi Passenger side airbag sensor was faulty, resulting in a non-working airbag 

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2012 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

97000 mi

US $700
Replaced battery 
81000 mi

US $165
Original battery replaced. 
25300 mi Complete Sync/bluetooth. Was repaired under warranty (there was a TSB) 

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2012 Ford Flex Electrical Problems

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