Lease takeover: 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. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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.
The 2012 Ford Flex: before you buy
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2012 Ford Flex for sale by us right now. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. Before buying the 2012 Ford Flex, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Before you sign for the Flex
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Owners filed 64 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering, engine and electrical system; have those parts checked.
What the specs mean
Power: the 3.5L 6-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Rated at 12.1 L/100 km combined, it needs around 36 litres for a 300 km round trip. A 300 km weekend costs about $56.28 in energy at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Room inside
As an SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.
Best uses
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Drive it on your own roads
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Flex answers the big questions. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
What it costs to run
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $187.60 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.76 in fuel.
Narrowing it down
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
One more step
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
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.
Ask us about the 2012 Ford Flex
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.