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2012 Ford

Flex FWD

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L

Ford Flex: best and worst years
2012 Ford Flex FWD

Closest available photo (2010 model year); you're viewing the 2012.

2010 photoMichael SheehanCC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
262
Power to weight
0.059 hp/lb
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
202 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
118 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
4,469 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
64
Reported injuries
4
Theft rate
0.4 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STEERING27%
  • ENGINE12%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
  • SERVICE BRAKES9%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 89 total.

Ford Flex: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.