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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%)

Chart based on 38 repairs.
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2012 Ford Flex repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (61%)

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Chart based on 33 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

Ford Flex in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2014 - Jul 2022
Jun 2015

37000 mi

US $30
PCM Power Control Module failed and needed to be replaced. Triggered check engine light. Dealer fixed under 80k mi powertrain warranty. My cost was for replacement key. 
Dec 2015

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. 
Jul 2022

90000 mi

US $3200
transfer case replacement AWD 
Ford Flex in New York, United States
Feb 2016 - Mar 2017
Oct 2016

85700 mi

US $400
Rear shocks were leaking, so replaced both. 
Ford Flex in Texas, United States
Dec 2019 - Jun 2022
Feb 2019

101000 mi

US $3400
Water pump failed, but at 99,000 miles there were multiple parts about to fail as well. 

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2012 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Flex in Ohio, United States
Dec 2011 - Jan 2013
Jul 2012

13300 mi
Tire pressure gauge was faulty 
Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2013 - Jun 2018
Nov 2014

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. 
Mar 2016

82000 mi

US $250
The RR wheel bearing was noisy and was replaced 
Apr 2017

100000 mi

US $850
Replaced original brake pads and rotors 
Ford Flex in Colorado, United States
Jan 2012 - Apr 2020
Sep 2017

105000 mi

US $211
Front brake pads, rotor machined 
Ford Flex in Oklahoma, United States
Sep 2012 - Sep 2021
Sep 2015

34000 mi
Front passenger seat track trim broken. Dealer ordered the incorrect part on the first trip. Currently waiting for correct part to arrive. 
Nov 2015

36000 mi
Replaced front passenger side seat track trim cover. 
Nov 2018

68000 mi
Trim on passenger seat track has broken again. Trim is in a location where it is easily damaged by people getting in or out of car. Have bodged together a repair, but need to find a permanent solution. 
Ford Flex in Georgia, United States
Dec 2012 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

35000 mi
Indexing concern with ipod and sync 
Ford Flex in California, United States
Mar 2012 - Apr 2018
Aug 2014

27000 mi
There's a rattle in the roof over the back seat between the two moon roofs 
Jan 2016

39000 mi

US $700
Leak developed in moon roof and damaged rear hatch opening mechanism. Replaced parts and cleaned out debris from drain ducts in moon roof. 
Apr 2016

45000 mi
Passenger side airbag sensor was faulty, resulting in a non-working airbag 
Ford Flex in Virginia, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

1000 mi
Replaced Vista roof glass due to crack noted at time of purchase. 
Ford Flex in California, United States
Jun 2012 - Aug 2015
Mar 2013

6000 mi
Needed to have a tension belt replaced. Sqeaked alot 
Aug 2015

27000 mi
The computer went out and the car was having electrical issues. We traded it in. 

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2012 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

Ford Flex in Colorado, United States
Aug 2013 - Mar 2018
Jan 2018

65000 mi

US $10
Air filter 
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2012

11000 mi
replaced console lid that broke off at the mount 
Oct 2012

17000 mi
serpentine belt replaced due to premature wear. 
Oct 2017

110000 mi

US $1250
Front and rear suspension bushing replacement 
Mar 2018

117000 mi
I replaced the brakes, which includes pads rotors and slide pins. 
Ford Flex in Florida, United States
Apr 2016 - Jul 2023
Jun 2016

97000 mi

US $700
PTU was leaking, tried to fix but was unable. Had to replace entire PTU module. $1700 Replaced struts Replaced battery 
Ford Flex in Maryland, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Nov 2015

73000 mi

US $282
Replaced rear passenger side pads successfully. However, when doing the drivers side, the caliper piston would not retract to fit in the new pads.rDealer had to replace the drivers side caliper assembly. 
May 2016

81000 mi

US $165
Original battery replaced. 
Jul 2021

168000 mi

US $50
Drivers side rear caliper floating pins got gummy, so inner rear pad wore prematurely. Dismantled, cleaned and re-greased. Replaced that side brake pads. 
Ford Flex in Quebec, Canada
Aug 2012 - Feb 2022
Oct 2013

25300 mi
Complete Sync/bluetooth. Was repaired under warranty (there was a TSB) 
Jun 2014

32240 mi
Seized rear passenger calliper 
Aug 2017

58280 mi
Replaced rack and pinion due to leaking seal 
May 2018

62500 mi
Replaced 2 bearings 
Aug 2021

78740 mi

C $2000
Power steering pump and steering rack replacement 
Feb 2022

80600 mi
Major power steering leak 
Ford Flex in Alberta, Canada
Aug 2012 - Nov 2013
Nov 2013

14880 mi
Leading edge of passenger doors/rocker panel area 

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