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2010 Ford Flex recalls and problems

The 2010 Ford Flex has 1 safety recall and 139 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
139
Crashes / fires
9 / 2
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2010 Ford Flex vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 Ford Flex recalls

Recall 16V-247: Air Bags

Reported Apr 26, 2016 · 695 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.

2010 Ford Flex problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Steering32
Engine30
Electrical System13
Power Train12
Fuel/Propulsion System12
Service Brakes, Hydraulic10
Vehicle Speed Control9
Engine and Engine Cooling8
Air Bags8
Service Brakes7
Unknown or Other7
Visibility5

Most reported parts

  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
  • Structure › Body — 2
  • Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 2
  • Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Fan/Motor — 2
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper — 1
  • Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 1
  • Steering › Rack and Pinion — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 72,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2010 Ford Flex complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · reported Sep 20, 2025
Leaving home to go to the grocery store and as I exited my street a dash warning came on stating "Power Steering Assist" fault Steering wheel locked up making it impossible for me to steer. Fortunately this happened in a spot where there was no other traffic and I was able to just turn off the car and restart and the message was gone and my steering was restored. I am now terrified to drive my car because if this had happened in traffic there could have been a serious accident because steering capability was non existent. . In reading online this is a very common problem with my make and model…
Steering · at 119,000 miles · reported Jul 11, 2024
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Flex. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a metal clicking and scraping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the wheels felt loose. The contact stated that a nearby driver informed her that sparks were coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that a nearby driver identified that the rack and pinion had detached. In addition, the power steering fluid had leaked out onto the ground. The contact was driving on a busy…
Suspension · reported Apr 11, 2024
While traveling at highway speeds 75+ a loud bang and then control of vehicle was hard to keep on road, swerved left then right, left rear quarter panel hit guard rail and caused car to spin around and went sideways and backwards down a 30 ft embankment. Fortunately did not roll. left side tires came off of rims and damage to driver side door was done. Highway Patrol had car towed to holding lot, where I then got car towed to my mechanic. The left side Lateral stabilizer Rod had broken due to rusted part, causing left rear wheel to go out of alignment. The rubber boot on the rod was attached…
Steering · reported Mar 22, 2024
Vehicle loses power steering intermittently upon vehicle startup as well as in motion. Vehicle is then extremely hard to control without power steering. Message " POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" prints to the instrument cluster above the steering wheel. Turning the vehicle off and back on may resolve problem but it returns within a couple key cycles.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 102,000 miles · reported Mar 18, 2024
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle responded as needed after waiting for a while. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the brake master cylinder, the brake booster, the vacuum pump, the brake calipers, the brake check valve, the brakes lines, and the brake pedal sensor were replaced. Additionally, the ECM was replaced and reprogrammed; however, the failure…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Ford Flex have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Ford Flex: 16V-247 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Ford Flex?

Owners report steering problems most often (32 reports), followed by engine (30). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 72,000 miles.

Are Ford recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.