With 0 recalls and 139 complaints, the 2010 Ford Flex rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

139

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2010 Ford Flex's biggest weak point? STEERING. It leads 139 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Steering28

02Engine21

03Service Brakes, Hydraulic9

04Power Train8

05Air Bags6

139 total across 1 model years (2010–2010)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Flex Fuel Economy

18–20mpg combined

16-17city

22-24hwy

$2,200-$2,450/yr

Fuel economy for the 2010 Ford Flex ranges from 18 to 20 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Flex FWD - Automatic 6-spd

20mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Flex AWD - Automatic (S6)

18mpg

3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive

16 city22 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor

Flex AWD - Automatic 6-spd

18mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

16 city22 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2010 Ford Flex

31States

29%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (12%), but the remaining listings are spread across 30 other states nationwide.

MIMichigan

4912%

FLFlorida

4110%

TXTexas

338%

ILIllinois

256%

CACalifornia

215%

WAWashington

195%

AZArizona

184%

MOMissouri

164%

MNMinnesota

133%

UTUtah

123%

OHOhio

123%

DCWashington DC

123%

INIndiana

102%

WIWisconsin

102%

COColorado

102%

DEDelaware

92%

OROregon

92%

KYKentucky

92%

PAPennsylvania

92%

VAVirginia

82%

OKOklahoma

72%

IAIowa

61%

GAGeorgia

61%

NV5

KS5

TN5

MD4

ID3

AR3

CT3

NY3

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2010.

Buying a 2010 Ford Flex?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2010 Ford Flex a good car to buy?

The 2010 Ford Flex has its strengths and its watch-outs. Owners report steering as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

What's the gas mileage of the 2010 Ford Flex?

You'll get between 18 and 20 MPG combined from the 2010 Ford Flex, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2010 Ford Flex?

Out of 139 owner complaints, steering issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.