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2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,575 miles

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2010 Ford Flex engine problems

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2010 Ford Flex Owner Comments

problem #5

Sep 042023

Flex

  • 148,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Flex. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the steering wheel became firm, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle after 3 attempts. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the oil mixing with the coolant. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

- Tustin, CA, USA

problem #4

Nov 282014

Flex

  • 52,843 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Flex. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. No warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine air filters needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of this issue. The failure mileage was 52,843. The VIN was unavailable.

- Minnetonka , MN, USA

problem #3

Oct 302013

Flex

  • 37,000 miles
Heater blows cool air when in idle or parked.

- Fox Lake, IL, USA

problem #2

Sep 062011

Flex 6-cyl

  • 20,000 miles
Engine shuts down on a rolling stop, first incident rolling stop on a stop and go traffic second incident rolling stop to a stop light third incident slowing down to make a turn.

- Monroe, NJ, USA

problem #1

Jun 012011

Flex 6-cyl

  • 30 miles
After owning the new vehicle for three months it started randomly slipping into neutral. At first, it did this when accelerating from a stop (which is very dangerous in busy intersections, left turns and merging). It now does it then and in addition at highway speeds - 50+. it also at times has engine surges when at a complete stop. It also surges and hesitates at 45mph to highway speeds, at times causing such a speed variance that it will shut cruise control off, slip into neutral and rapidly decelerate before correcting itself. There have been 5 repair attempts at a Ford dealership. They have not been able to determine the problem. They sent it home with me until it does it "all the time" or breaks down.

- Mequon, WI, USA

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