2012 Ford Flex Limited AWD
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- Photo: Ford Flex front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Flex IMG 4254 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Front Profile - 2013 Ford Flex SEL AWD (8094073764) by Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Flex rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2012 Ford Flex Limited AWD is a 262-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $37,615 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 262 horsepower at 6,250 rpm and 248 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Flex measures 201.8 inches long on a 117.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,643 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $37,615 ($53,244 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $38,440 ($54,412 *) |
| Destination Charge | $825 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 262 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
| Torque | 248 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 18.6 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.8 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.0 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19 in |
| Wheels Rear | 19 in |
| Tires Front | P235/55R19 |
| Tires Rear | P235/55R19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 201.8 in |
| Width | 75.9 in |
| Height | 68 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,643 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (15.1 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2012 Ford Flex SUV FWD: overall not rated
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Ford FLEX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 26, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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."
Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 16V247000
Jun 2, 2015 · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Consequence: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
NHTSA campaign 15V340000
64 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Ford FLEX
Owner Complaints
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Ford FLEX (4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Steering | 24 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 FORD FLEX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.