2010 FORD FLEX Trailer Hitches Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Trailer Hitches Issues in the 2010 FORD FLEX
1 trailer hitches complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 FORD FLEX. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Trailer Hitches Complaints
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2010 FORD FLEX, WITH A CLASS III TRAILER TOW PACKAGE. THE PACKAGE,ACCORDING TO FORD'S BROCHURE IS SUPPOSED TO INCLUDE A TIRE MOBILITY KIT. THE KIT, AS I UNDERSTAND IT, IS ESSENTIALLY MADE UP OF AN AIR COMPRESSOR AND A CAN OF SEALANT COMPOUND USED TO PLUG A HOLE IN A TIRE. THEREFORE THE COMPRESSOR INJECTS THE SEALANT COMPOUND,WHILE INFLATING THE TIRE. ON PAGE 309, OF THE OWNER'S GUIDE, IS THE FOLLOWING WARNING: " WARNING: WHEN TOWING A TRAILER, USE THE TEMPORARY MOBILITY KIT AND NOT THE MINI SPARE TIRE IF NECESSARY. THE MINI SPARE TIRE IS NOT INTENDED FOR THE HIGHER TOWING LOAD LIMITS OF THIS VEHICLE. WHEN TOWING HEAVY LOADS WITH THE MINI SPARE TIRE, VEHICLE HANDLING MAY BE DIMINISHED, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL, AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY." MY CAR IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE TIRE MOBILITY KIT, AND THE FORD MOTOR...
Other 2010 FORD FLEX Problem Areas
Steering
31 complaints
Engine
30 complaints
Electrical System
13 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
12 complaints
Power Train
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
9 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
9 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Service Brakes
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint