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2012 Ford Flex

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

12.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,199

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2019281 · manufacturer campaign 19S18

11 June 2019

Transport Canada lists: Flex 2009–2017 · Police Interceptor Sedan Taurus 2013–2017 · Taurus 2010–2017 · MKS 2009–2015 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a buildup of dirt and mud could cause the rear suspension toe links to break. This could result in a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: This problem affects vehicles operated in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The unique soil properties in this region could make a toe link more likely to break.

Why it matters

A loss of stability could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install improved rear suspension toe links.

12,211 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2015224 · manufacturer campaign 15S18

27 May 2015

Transport Canada lists: Flex 2011–2013 · Fusion 2011–2012 · Police Interceptor Sedan Taurus 2013 · Taurus 2011–2013 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a fault in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system could result in an immediate loss of power steering assist without warning to the driver. This would unexpectedly increase the steering effort force necessary to steer the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will affect repairs as necessary and will reprogram the EPS controller with updated software. In the event that an EPS fault occurs, this updated software would allow for continued EPS function while displaying visual and audible warnings to the driver until the end of the drive cycle.

25,195 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 41% of 239 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
292 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Ford Flex have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2012 Ford Flex. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Ford Flex get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Ford Flex at 12.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 292 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Ford Flex for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,199 in fuel, producing roughly 4,767 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.