general problems of the 2012 Ford Flex

There is serious safety trouble occurring with the power steering components, and the brake system. I went to the Ford dealership and they said the recalls weren’t fixed back in 2015. And those recalls are the same issues that are occurring with my 2012 Ford Flex se now. I just bought this vehicle and there is grinding noise when steering my vehicle and the abs brake system comes on as soon as I crank up the vehicle and the brake goes down to the floor too loosely. The dealership says these potential recalls were noted for this 2012 Ford Flex in 2015. But the owner at the time didn’t have them fixed then because not all 2012 Ford Flex received the recalls at the same time. And the power steering components and brake system problems are very unsafe while I’m driving the vehicle and as I was told could cause a fatal car accident if not fixed.

While traveling through virginia to pennsylvania, the front brakes vibrate/pulsate upon light braking. Seems as though the brakes were overheating in the mountains. At times, the pulsating was violent enough to transmit through the vehicle and steering wheel and floor. After a long break at a stop for lunch, the problem lessens but returns after driving vehicle probably 30 minutes or so. These moments of pulsation, there is a noticeable reduction of braking effectiveness. The problems have worsened since January and now the pulsations are happening more frequently and at slower speeds.

First incident happened while driving about 40 miles an hour. Idiot lights came on the dash and the cars engine turned off. Thankfully I was able to get car off to the side of road. Car cranked right back up. 5 days later while sitting in a fast food line, same thing happened and was able to crank car. Called dealership in town, brought car in and they said, "nothing is wrong with your car, come and get it" picked up car. 2 days later while driving it down our street, I stopped to get mail about 9pm and the car totally died. No power at all. Was stuck in park had to be towed. This is a very dangerous situation. The car shuts down while I am driving!!! thank god that it has not happened while going 65 miles an hour with my family in the car. Car is at dealership. Have only had the car several months. Not a good track record so far!.

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated forward. The contact stated that the vehicle jumped a curb and crashed into a post. The vehicle was not destroyed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop for repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 8,000.