Three problems related to steering is tight have been reported for the 2010 Ford Flex. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Ford Flex based on all problems reported for the 2010 Flex.
Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Ford Flex while driving 20- 30 mph the steering wheel was hard to turn, and pulled left and right. There were no warning lights illuminated there was an abnormal rubbing noise detected. The vehicle was taken to mel hambelton Ford 11771 w kellogg Ave, wichita, KS 67209 (316) 462-3673 where diagnosed the rack and pinion power assist failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted who refereed contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 141,000. Ap.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds the steering wheel was hard and difficult to turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering column needed to be lubed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 113,000.
The powersteering was intermittent tight at times for a week and then became very tight and almost couldn't steer nearly causing a crash. We took it to the dealer where they are replacing the rack and the powersteering shaft for over $1000 on a car that is barely 4 years old. This vehicle was not included in the may 29th recall for the same problem on other Ford SUV's.