Example carMechanic for a 2012 Ford Flex
Mechanic for the 2012 Ford Flex: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 12.1 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Ford Flex for mechanic
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
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: Mechanic
Searching for mechanic for the 2012 Ford Flex? CarmaCars does not do this work itself; we arrange it with a trusted shop. Regular maintenance keeps small problems from turning into large ones.
Your car, your notes
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The powertrain here is the 3.5L 6-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic.
How the arrangement works
Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
Driving while yours is at the shop
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare.
Car care, briefly
Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell.
Your move
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
Request mechanic
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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