2010 Ford Flex Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

31Steering complaints

22.3%Of all 139 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING31 · 22.3%

ENGINE30 · 21.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13 · 9.4%

POWER TRAIN12 · 8.6%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12 · 8.6%

Share of the 139 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Ford Flex overview page.

What owners report

“INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL FAILURE OF THE ADVANCE TRAK TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO UNEXPECTEDLY PULL TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT WHILE UNDER…”NHTSA complaint 11320421 — filed 04/07/2020

“AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND WHILE STILL STATIONARY THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED A 'POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT' AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CAR IS VERY…”NHTSA complaint 11320207 — filed 04/04/2020

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FLEX. WHILE DRIVING 20- 30 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 11307494 — filed 02/06/2020

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Ford Flex have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2010 Ford Flex: 31 of 139 complaints on file (22.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Ford Flex have in total?

139 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.