Certified Pre-Owned: 2012 Ford Flex
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 12.1 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 12.1 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Ford Flex for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Ford Flex specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 14.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.7 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.1 L/100 km | 12.7 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.76 | $19.69 | $20.31 |
2012 Ford Flex: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,752 | $3,938 | $4,062 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Ford Flex
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 64 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (24), engine (11) and electrical system (10). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V247000 | 2016-04-26 | air bags:frontal | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As... |
| 15V340000 | 2015-06-02 | steering:electric power assist system | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2012 Ford Flex
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2012 Ford Flex for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Thinking about the 2012 Ford Flex? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Before you sign for the Flex
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Specs, explained
The powertrain to know here is the 3.5L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Combined fuel use is 12.1 L/100 km: about 36 litres for 300 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $56.28 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage.
Inside and out
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.
A longer test drive
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. A test week in the Flex tells you more than any review. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Narrowing it down
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Running costs
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Let us know
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Ford Flex from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Ford Flex for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Ford Flex
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Ford Flex?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Ford Flex before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Ford Flex have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Ford Flex cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3752.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.