

Engine (15%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)
Other (5%)
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (34%)
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Ford Flex in Saskatchewan, Canada Oct 2020 - Jul 2022 | |||
Nov 202124800 mi | Entire hub was making noise. Passenger front. |
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Ford Flex in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2020 - May 2024 | |||
May 202421000 miUS $1000 | Bearing brakes and rotors |
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Ford Flex in California, United States Jul 2019 - Jul 2020 | |||
Jul 202026000 mi | Battery failed and leaked acid onto positive cable assy. Had to replace battery and positive terminal. |
Ford Flex in Missouri, United States Jan 2019 - Apr 2022 | |||
May 202150000 miUS $210 | Center console lid bracket mounting points broke off, necessitating replacement. Common issue on Flexes. | ||
Jun 202152000 miUS $798 | Battery went bad, which led to the positive battery terminal completely disintegrating which required replacement of the whole cable. Not sure if related but during the repairs to the battery cable, the shifter also went bad - the car couldn't consistently tell if it was in D or not so the battery kept draining and having issues. They ended up replacing the battery a second time before figuring this problem out. The FCIM (computer that controls the whole front of the car) went bad through all the other issues, necessitating replacement. |
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Ford Flex in Illinois, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 202193000 miUS $1200 | right front boot wheel bearing |
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada May 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 202263240 miC $350 | Rear right wheel bearing was starting to make noise. Replaced rear right wheel bearing. |
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Ford Flex in Alberta, Canada Aug 2017 - Oct 2018 | |||
Jul 20177750 mi | Windshield washer not working, determined to be the hose coming off, dealer reconnected. OK. WARRANTY |
Ford Flex in Colorado, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 2017500 miUS $334 | All four doors out of alignment, resulting in wind noise. | ||
Oct 20173000 mi | All Wheel Drive (AWD) system throwing wrench light. AWD control module replaced. Powertrain Control Module (PCM) replaced. |
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
Aug 20152950 mi | Took it to the dealer to adjust the tailgate because it does not always close properly. | ||
Jul 201725530 miUS $179 | 4 Wheel Alignment. | ||
Jun 202291000 miUS $200 | Had a vaccum hose and control unit replaced |
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Ford Flex in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201827900 mi | Replace right rear stabilizers |
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Ford Flex in North Carolina, United States Mar 2017 - Dec 2018 | |||
Sep 201731000 mi | Even though mine was not part of the fuel pump recall that is what was repaired/replaced. While at the stealership,I asked them to repair or replace the black pillars....which they did not do. At best a heat gun was used as you can see the plastic melted a lil bit and a crack is now on a rear one |
Ford Flex in Ohio, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2019 | |||
Dec 20158000 mi | Replace 2 wheels for spidering of clear coat. Covered under 3/36 | ||
Apr 201716000 mi | 2 Aluminum wheels replaced due to spidering of clear coat.Covered under 3/36 |
Ford Flex in Washington, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 201628000 mi | A/C control panel developed crack near decorative debossed area (not by touch buttons). Dealer initially said would not be covered by warranty. Escalated to manager, who authorized repair. Parts ordered from Ford. Dealer replaced A/C control touch panel, which had cracked, under warranty. While vehicle was in dealer service center, the drivers exterior mirror was damaged. The housing was cracked, the integrated puddle light broken, glass broken, and power fold mirror failed. Dealer replaced whole mirror assembly at no charge. | ||
Jun 201846000 miUS $100 | Rear window washer inoperative. Dealer found disconnected hose within tailgate and reconnected. Claimed was common problem. | ||
May 202290000 miUS $200 | Replaced HID D3S bulbs on both driver and passenger sides. Required removing grill trim, grill assembly, and bumper assembly. Required removing headlamp assembly to access bulb cover. Done by self in home garage with hand tools. |
Ford Flex in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2019 | |||
Sep 201510000 mi | Center armrest hinge broke. Repaired under warranty. Loaner car given. | ||
Jan 201734000 mi | Roof repair around sunroof. Sunroof mounting brace broke twisting roof. Realign right side doors. | ||
Jun 201852620 miUS $2050 | Replace both front struts. Replace both rear shocks. |
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Ford Flex in Virginia, United States Feb 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
Mar 201535000 mi | Front left wheel bearing replaced due to noise. Front left wheel bearing replaced due to noise. |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201636580 mi | axle seal failing, causing small fluid leak centre console latch broke B pillar trim on passenger door - connector failed, so the trim panel was loose. | ||
Dec 201756110 miC $275 | Fuel Pump Drive Module replaced | ||
May 201865100 miC $18 | Left headlight bulb burned out and relpaced | ||
Jul 201867580 miC $1130 | 2 wheel bearing replaced | ||
Feb 201979670 miC $250 | Replaced leaking seal | ||
Dec 2021124620 miC $350 | inner tie rod replaced |
Ford Flex in Washington, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
May 201713000 miUS $8 | Manufacturers recall. Part that connects to hatch opened arm coming off. Verified that trim does not stay installed without detaching with moderate movement or vibration. Trim is faulty. Installed new trim piece and confirmed trim stays in place. Repair complete. |
Ford Flex in Missouri, United States Jan 2015 - Dec 2018 | |||
Sep 201512000 mi | Tailgate strut trim cover (broken at time car was purchased) and front passenger seat rail trim cover (missing at time car was purchased) were replaced. |
Ford Flex in Georgia, United States Dec 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
Jun 201530000 mi | Notice shock absorber leaking, replaced left rear shock absorber under warranty |
Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States Jul 2017 - Dec 2021 | |||
Oct 201858000 mi | Noise from left front, wheel bearing replaced under warranty | ||
Apr 202089000 miUS $175 | Noise from back of car, Replaced right rear wheel bearing. |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States May 2021 - Mar 2024 | |||
May 2021133000 miUS $537 | Replace both front upper control arms and bushings | ||
Oct 2022144000 miUS $1300 | Replace rear shocks, replace front struts |
Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2024 | |||
Sep 201795747 miUS $59 | slapping noise in right front wheel hub assembly, diagnosed as gap by design that allows part on shaft to slap against hub when turning. Ford did design a washer to fill this gap if desired by owner to eliminate noise, but not necessary. Will not do any damage to wheel hub. | ||
Nov 2017107704 miUS $735 | replaced left catalytic converter | ||
Mar 2018132000 miUS $502 | replaced right rear wheel bearings | ||
Aug 2020320758 miUS $1062 | replaced alternator and washer fluid pump | ||
Nov 2022432000 miUS $806 | Replaced fan blower motor |
Ford Flex in Florida, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201717000 mi | Rear power liftgate malfunction, dealer replaced parts. |
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Ford Flex in New York, United States Nov 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
Jun 201797400 miUS $1200 | Right rear wheel bearing making noise, issue confirmed and wheel bearing replaced, While troubleshooting wheel bearing, it was noticed the rear brakes were completely worn down and the front brakes did not have much life left. Replaced pads and rotors front and rear. |
Ford Flex in New Jersey, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
May 201512000 mi | Rear passenger side "D" pillar was replaced due to a crack. Front passenger door was out of alignment and was repaired. All repairs covered under warranty. | ||
Dec 201527000 mi | GPS system randomly showing car off course approx. 1/8 mile. | ||
Aug 201633400 mi | Rear camera stopped working. Dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
Apr 201740600 miUS $50 | Left rear pneumatic strut on liftgate have rusted and cracked through from the interior. Replaced under extended service plan, $50 deductible. | ||
Aug 201746000 mi | Driver side door entry keypad came flying off at high speed. Replaced under warranty. Windshield washer pump stopped working. Unit replaced under warranty. |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
Dec 201422940 mi | Marker light at passenger side not illuminating. Had whole assembly replaced under warranty. | ||
Mar 201530380 mi | Blower motor for climate fan was replaced because it would surge through different speeds without input from occupant. | ||
May 201532480 mi | Wheel bearing failed at about 50000kms |
Ford Flex in North Carolina, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 202273000 miUS $250 | Drive train module has a bad input, and needs to be replaced. Part is on backlog, but the car is safe to drive. Paid $250 as part of extended warranty. Unkown total cost. |
Ford Flex in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2015 - May 2017 | |||
Dec 201515000 mi | Windshield washer not working. Hose from reservoir to front washer had become disconnected. |
Ford Flex in Alberta, Canada Mar 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
Apr 201510320 mi | Faulty O2 sensor replaced under warranty | ||
Jun 201512400 mi | replace faulty O2 sensor under warranty 2nd time in 3 months. This time sensor failed because fuel was too lean. | ||
Sep 201631620 mi | Replace upper Strut mount bearings |
Ford Flex in California, United States Apr 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jul 201844000 miUS $600 | Replaced front and rear brakes with EBC GD rotors and EBC green stuff pads. |
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Ford Flex in California, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jan 201632000 miUS $150 | Car would not start. Battery died. Replaced battery. | ||
Dec 202066000 miUS $4500 | Excessive coolant consumption due to leaking water pump. Water pump was replaced. | ||
Dec 202169000 miUS $3198 | Collision Warning/ABS/Traction Control warning lights come on intermittently. Replaced ABS/HCU module, and brake pedal switch. Clunking in front end. Replaced front sway bar end links. Leaking rear shock absorbers. Replaced. |
Ford Flex in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
Jul 201554800 miUS $2000 | Adaptive Cruise Control Module failed |
Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
Mar 201678000 mi | Rear silver panel on tailgate was separating from tailgate. Attachment clip was broken. Double sided tape fixed the issue. |
Ford Flex in California, United States Jun 2014 - Dec 2019 | |||
May 201536300 mi | Sway bar bushing failed Passenger front door latch switch failed | ||
Mar 201648000 miUS $300 | Door switch on rear passenger door failed | ||
Mar 201771000 miUS $1333 | Front left wheel bearing failed Failure of coil pack cylinder 1 Failure of door switch right rear passenger door. | ||
Oct 201778000 miUS $481 | Rear hatch actuator failed. Replace actuator |
Ford Flex in Indiana, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 201411800 mi | Car stopped running. Was a bad fuel module. | ||
Dec 201530000 mi | PTU seal bad and leaking thick grease. | ||
Dec 201750000 miUS $500 | Rear brakes and rotors are shot. Rear brake system causes rear brakes to not release, so they drag. It has been a problem on previous years and they issued a TSB. But say it doesn’t affect my year. We have never done the front brakes and they have lots of material left. The car was never driven with the ebrake on as the chime for that is so loud when you put it in gear that you can’t miss it. | ||
Feb 201850000 miUS $500 | steering wheel on extension and retraction made strange noise. |
Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States Oct 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
Oct 2013 | We had many electrical problems with this vehicle including power window, radio, trailer wiring, and key communication. Ford continued to claim it was not a lemon, but the BBB found differently. Finally Ford was forced to buy it back. |
Ford Flex in Washington, United States Aug 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
Aug 201636000 mi | hvac system registers incorrect exterior temperature which cause the air temperature to be dispersed incorrectly. It happens in auto and manual modes. Outside temp is 40 degrees off for exactly 6 minutes. |
Ford Flex in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - May 2021 | |||
Apr 20144200 mi | Front door out of alignment | ||
Aug 201512200 mi | rattle in dash | ||
Mar 201724000 mi | Sync not maintaining bluetooth connection with iphone 7. Repair unsuccessful. Update: iOS 11.2 update corrected problem. No issues since. | ||
May 201725000 miUS $297 | Running rough and stalling at stops. Replaced Purge Control Solenoid |
Ford Flex in California, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201430300 mi | Automatic rear liftgate not fully opening; replace motor under warranty. | ||
Mar 201535000 mi | Error code P0161 Oxygen Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 2 replaced under warranty |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
Dec 201335000 mi | Wireless system was having issues seeing the keys and registering a tpms system fault. | ||
Oct 201442000 miUS $100 | Rear proximity sensor faulted Liftgate would open only a small amount and then would reclose. On second attempt lift gate would open on most occasions. Drivers Door indicating ajar on driver information console |
Ford Flex in Illinois, United States Feb 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
Apr 201556500 miUS $1000 | Axle bearings Rear limited chrome flex panel began to bubble | ||
Apr 201681200 mi | Led climate lighting quit | ||
Jun 201683000 miUS $300 | Fuel pump modulator quit | ||
Aug 201692000 miUS $400 | Spark plug failure | ||
Mar 2017100000 miUS $5600 | Water pump failure Timing chain |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Dec 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
Oct 201767000 mi | Turbo replaced on Ecoboost motor. Failed oil seal. |
Ford Flex in California, United States Apr 2017 - May 2018 | |||
Apr 201863000 mi | Oil pump replacement |
Ford Flex in Oregon, United States Aug 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
Nov 201545000 mi | Battery went totally dead within one year of being replaced. Fully replaced under warranty |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Jun 2015 - Aug 2022 | |||
Jan 2021104000 miUS $2000 | The water pump was leaking coolant. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop and a new water pump was installed with new coolant. | ||
Jun 2022117000 miUS $55 | There was noise coming from the front of the car when going over bumps. The front swaybar links were bad and were replaced. | ||
Jul 2022119000 miUS $170 | Rear backup camera was failing intermittently. I replaced the rear camera. | ||
Aug 2022119000 miUS $133 | A message kept displaying in the instrument cluster that the passenger door was ajar even though the door was fully closed. I replaced the faulty door latch. |
Ford Flex in Colorado, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
Feb 201738600 mi | Fuel Pump failed, there was a recall on this part, replaced for free by Ford | ||
May 201996000 miUS $50 | Transfer Case cracked, repaired under warranty. Transfer Case cracked, repaired under extended warranty. | ||
Oct 2019101000 miUS $50 | Rear struts replaced under warranty. | ||
Oct 2020117000 miUS $50 | Phasers, Chamshaft, and Timing belt replaced due to fault. Code showed 'Camshaft Misalignment' problem. Necessitated partial engine rebuild. Paid under warranty. Rear Camera module replaced after it Bagan showing all images upside down. | ||
Jul 2022137000 miUS $515 | Radio head unit repaired after a fault in the pre-amp section caused loss of all audio from radio/CD player. |
Ford Flex in Alberta, Canada Mar 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
Mar 201775950 miC $300 | Fuel pump recalled, replaced by dealer. Sway bar links worn, replaced. | ||
Dec 201796410 miC $300 | Replaced rear rotors and brake pads. |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Aug 2012 - Apr 2018 | |||
Oct 20123280 mi | Passenger side front wheel was rubbing fender | ||
Feb 20138740 mi | Collision detection system module was malfunctioning and was completely replaced. | ||
Jun 201431000 mi | Plastic cover by back pillar next to lift gate was cracked. | ||
Apr 201899200 miC $152 | Electrical problems with fog lamps. Replaced fog lamps. |
Ford Flex in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 201752080 miC $1100 | Rear brakes making noise, replaced pads and rotor. Also found leaking rear shock, replaced both rear shocks. |
Ford Flex in Nebraska, United States Oct 2012 - May 2017 | |||
Jan 20156500 mi | Two slight trim issues. The rearview mirror wiring was coming unwrapped and the driver's side door handle (interior) was scratched up. | ||
May 201646600 miUS $200 | The center console hinge broke, the console was replaced The latch for the passenger rear door was broken causing electrical malfunction. This was fixed under the extended warranty. |
Ford Flex in Colorado, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
Oct 201315800 mi | Intermittent buzzing noise from dashboard was traced to touch screen. Screws were tightened on touch screen mounting pads and buzzing noise disappeared. | ||
Dec 201320000 mi | Rear hatch lift motor squeaking during descent. Rear lift motor replaced. | ||
Mar 201423000 mi | Driver side rear D-pillar plastic trim developed a crack. Repair required removal of side glass to fit replacement trim panel. Left vehicle overnight to allow glass adhesive to more fully cure. |
Ford Flex in California, United States Aug 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jan 20133000 mi | Software update | ||
Aug 201311000 mi | A leaking Drivers rear shock absorber. |
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Ford Flex in California, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2016 | |||
Jun 201554000 mi | Error code po456 condensation unit |
Ford Flex in Virginia, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
May 201438100 mi | Recall on o ring within fuel line. Smell of gasoline was constant. And, Ford did not notify us of the recall! | ||
Jun 201577000 miUS $102 | Repaired a tire air sensor | ||
Oct 201590000 miUS $75 | The gas cap (which the Flex does not have) developed an emissions problem. The fix was a 75.00 charge to us. | ||
Dec 2017161000 miUS $10 | Idiot light came on, code said that an exhaust emissions part needed to be replaced. Paid 10 dollars for the evaluation. The light intermittently comes on. Have not noticed any problems nor mpg reduction. |
Ford Flex in Georgia, United States May 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
Sep 20134000 mi | Right Rear LED Tail light assembly had several LEDs burn out. The dealer ordered a new tail light assembly and replaced it at no cost. |
Ford Flex in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201773000 miUS $160 | Backup camera diagnosed with an internal short. Quoted $650 for repair. Ordered used unit from salvage for $160 |
Ford Flex in Texas, United States Oct 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
Dec 201549000 mi | exterior trim piece on B pillar chipped. Replaced without issue lid on center console would not latch. Took two trips to dealer to get it fixed. They eventually had to replace the entire center console. Rearview mirror loose & wobbling Passenger seat heater not working. | ||
Feb 201764000 miUS $270 | windshield replacement due to vertical crack down the middle. |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
Mar 2018100000 miUS $800 | Rear wheel bearings. |
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Ford Flex in New York, United States May 2013 - Feb 2020 | |||
Dec 2017100000 miUS $350 | Replaced tie rods | ||
Feb 2018105000 miUS $600 | Replaced struts. |
Ford Flex in Vermont, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
Dec 201755000 miUS $501 | Replaced rear brakes and rotors |
Ford Flex in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
Jul 201653000 mi | Windshield wiper pump | ||
Aug 201655000 mi | Noticed Oil leaking when I changed the oil. Took it into the Ford Dealership. Power Transfer Unit was bad and needed to be replaced. Covered under warranty. Noticed Oil leaking when I changed the oil. Took it into the Ford Dealership. Power Transfer Unit was bad and needed to be replaced. Covered under warranty. |
Ford Flex in Maine, United States Dec 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
Aug 201870000 miUS $5 | door ajar switch |
Ford Flex in California, United States Aug 2013 - Nov 2022 | |||
Mar 201513000 mi | Center console between front seats broke and was unable to open - rear hinge area broke. | ||
May 201732000 miUS $557 | Replace ignition lock and key mechanism - was getting stripped out and manifested as being hard to start - wouldn't always engage on the first try or two. | ||
Jun 202054570 miUS $360 | Check engine light led to fail EVAP control purge valve and needing replacement. | ||
Aug 202268954 miUS $2681 | Rear camera and navigation not working/working intermittently. Diagnosis plus replacement of rear camera and APIM module. | ||
Nov 202271000 miUS $3200 | Water pump broke, overheat. Replaced water pump, required removal of timing chain - water pump integrated into engine. |
Ford Flex in New Jersey, United States Apr 2015 - Oct 2021 | |||
Dec 201640000 miUS $172 | Evap sensor replaced. Check engine light and scanned for code. | ||
Aug 201745000 miUS $100 | Door ajar switch on front passenger side replaced. |
Ford Flex in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 201655000 mi | Power transfer unit seals replaced. | ||
Jan 2022118000 miUS $2000 | Tie rod and wheel bearing replacement. Spark plug replacement. |
Ford Flex in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
Mar 201427000 mi | Fuel leak | ||
Apr 201656200 miUS $50 | Right strut bearing |
Ford Flex in Alberta, Canada May 2014 - Aug 2021 | |||
Apr 201522940 miC $812 | the canister on the vacuum system of the gas tank was damaged during the winter and gave a check engine light. | ||
Jan 201632640 miC $100 | The front wipers wouldn't turn off. | ||
Jul 201644020 mi | Gasket leak. |
turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Ford Flex in New York, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
Oct 201685700 miUS $400 | Rear shocks were leaking, so replaced both. |
Ford Flex in Texas, United States Dec 2019 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 2019101000 miUS $3400 | Water pump failed, but at 99,000 miles there were multiple parts about to fail as well. |
Ford Flex in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jun 201537000 miUS $30 | PCM Power Control Module failed and needed to be replaced. Triggered check engine light. Dealer fixed under 80k mi powertrain warranty. My cost was for replacement key. | ||
Dec 201549000 mi | Auto reset for Bluetooth would not work, battery disconnected and system checked for working order. They confirmed that I had installed the latest Sync update. | ||
Jul 202290000 miUS $3200 | transfer case replacement AWD |
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
Ford Flex in Georgia, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
Apr 201335000 mi | Indexing concern with ipod and sync |
Ford Flex in Oklahoma, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2021 | |||
Sep 201534000 mi | Front passenger seat track trim broken. Dealer ordered the incorrect part on the first trip. Currently waiting for correct part to arrive. | ||
Nov 201536000 mi | Replaced front passenger side seat track trim cover. | ||
Nov 201868000 mi | Trim on passenger seat track has broken again. Trim is in a location where it is easily damaged by people getting in or out of car. Have bodged together a repair, but need to find a permanent solution. |
Ford Flex in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
Mar 20121000 mi | Replaced Vista roof glass due to crack noted at time of purchase. |
Ford Flex in California, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2018 | |||
Aug 201427000 mi | There's a rattle in the roof over the back seat between the two moon roofs | ||
Jan 201639000 miUS $700 | Leak developed in moon roof and damaged rear hatch opening mechanism. Replaced parts and cleaned out debris from drain ducts in moon roof. | ||
Apr 201645000 mi | Passenger side airbag sensor was faulty, resulting in a non-working airbag |
Ford Flex in Colorado, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2020 | |||
Sep 2017105000 miUS $211 | Front brake pads, rotor machined |
Ford Flex in Ohio, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jul 201213300 mi | Tire pressure gauge was faulty |
Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201454000 miUS $175 | The battery died. I am over the 36,000 mile limit on the warrantee so it was not covered. Not happy about that as it was only 2 1/2 years old. | ||
Mar 201682000 miUS $250 | The RR wheel bearing was noisy and was replaced | ||
Apr 2017100000 miUS $850 | Replaced original brake pads and rotors |
Ford Flex in California, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2015 | |||
Mar 20136000 mi | Needed to have a tension belt replaced. Sqeaked alot | ||
Aug 201527000 mi | The computer went out and the car was having electrical issues. We traded it in. |
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201211000 mi | replaced console lid that broke off at the mount | ||
Oct 201217000 mi | serpentine belt replaced due to premature wear. | ||
Oct 2017110000 miUS $1250 | Front and rear suspension bushing replacement | ||
Mar 2018117000 mi | I replaced the brakes, which includes pads rotors and slide pins. |
Ford Flex in Maryland, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 201573000 miUS $282 | Replaced rear passenger side pads successfully. However, when doing the drivers side, the caliper piston would not retract to fit in the new pads.rDealer had to replace the drivers side caliper assembly. | ||
May 201681000 miUS $165 | Original battery replaced. | ||
Jul 2021168000 miUS $50 | Drivers side rear caliper floating pins got gummy, so inner rear pad wore prematurely. Dismantled, cleaned and re-greased. Replaced that side brake pads. |
Ford Flex in Quebec, Canada Aug 2012 - Feb 2022 | |||
Oct 201325300 mi | Complete Sync/bluetooth. Was repaired under warranty (there was a TSB) | ||
Jun 201432240 mi | Seized rear passenger calliper | ||
Aug 201758280 mi | Replaced rack and pinion due to leaking seal | ||
May 201862500 mi | Replaced 2 bearings | ||
Aug 202178740 miC $2000 | Power steering pump and steering rack replacement | ||
Feb 202280600 mi | Major power steering leak |
Ford Flex in Florida, United States Apr 2016 - Jul 2023 | |||
Jun 201697000 miUS $700 | PTU was leaking, tried to fix but was unable. Had to replace entire PTU module. $1700 Replaced struts Replaced battery |
Ford Flex in Colorado, United States Aug 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jan 201865000 miUS $10 | Air filter |
Ford Flex in Alberta, Canada Aug 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
Nov 201314880 mi | Leading edge of passenger doors/rocker panel area |
turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Ford Flex in Illinois, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
Mar 201220000 mi | Many unrepaired problems when traded, including transmission slippage that was never eliminated despite six attempts. Drivers side head rest problem - 2 service attempts, problem still present at time of trade Sync and bluetooth problems - Sync system could only recognize 2 of the advertised 10,000 commands and was unreliable even at those. The Bluetooth worked sporadically as well. Problems still present at time of trade Paint and emblem problems- interior door jams and interior rear liftgate jams missing paint. Rear Ford emblem and Ecoboost emblem deteriorated underneath the clearcoat and needed to be replaced. Problems still present at time of trade. Transmission shift lever rattle- problem just started prior to trade-in. |
Ford Flex in Virginia, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 201110000 mi | The condenser was cracked and needed to be replaced. This issue fell under the existing warranty and was repaired in 2 days rather than one due to the dealer not having the part on hand and receiving it late in the day. There were rattles in light fixtures. The dealer said that there was a bulletin released to dealers regarding faulty adhesive in the roof liner for 2011 Flex's made prior to Aug 2011. Roof liner replaced. A warranty repair. 3rd repair day | ||
Apr 201568000 miUS $300 | The coil on my #2 cylinder went bad, caused the engine to misfire and my check engine light to come on. I was able to drive the car to the mechanic, they diagnosed the issue and replaced the coil. No further problems. | ||
Nov 201695800 miUS $200 | The my driver and passenger side climate control started doing the opposite of each other. If on A/C driver's side would blow cold and passenger side would blow hot. Mechanic replaced the actuator and fixed the issue. | ||
Feb 2021137000 miUS $5000 | Had to replace the timing chain. Seriously not thrilled. |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Nov 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
Dec 20116200 mi | Fog lamps had a rough finish on the chrome. Replaced by dealer under warranty. This is what are used as the daytime running lights. some paint blemishes on the hood and front quarter panel shifting was not consistant, sometimes too slow or rough. | ||
Jul 201433480 mi | Puddle light on passenger side was out. |
Ford Flex in Washington, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 20127000 mi | Ford Sync system would not take a "user-installed update"; Ford's syncmyride.com gave an error sending us to dealer for reprogramming. The dealer informed us that our Sync was up to date already so they did not reprogram/repair. | ||
Jun 201315000 mi | Load floor collapsed when cargo area was loaded with bags of garden soil. This was in third-row-stowed configuration, with power folding third row. Dealer replaced load floor under warranty. | ||
May 201636300 miUS $200 | Battery was leaking - discovered during normal maintnance - replaced at owner cost during oil change visit | ||
Aug 201637000 miUS $115 | Alignment only - not a problem - "subframe damaged", so aligned with shims, but the alignment was not successful. Will need to return for re-alignment. |
Ford Flex in California, United States Aug 2012 - Jan 2016 | |||
Sep 201226000 mi | PTO Assembly had catastrophic failure, replaced w/ new under Warrenty | ||
Feb 201332700 mi | Pass. Side headrest DVD player stopped working, replaced w/ new under Warrenty . | ||
Jul 201341800 miUS $1000 | Center console latch broken Replaced hubs + bearings(4),replaced brake rotors + pads.Also installed new coil springs, struts/shocks | ||
Jun 201461000 miUS $24 | HVAC damper motor under dash , for fresh air intake. | ||
Jul 201462000 miUS $185 | Service engine light came on twice in the last two weeks, once engine died . Dealer could not diagnose ? | ||
Sep 201467000 mi | Water pump failed, lead to oil contamination and catastrophic engine failure | ||
Oct 201467800 mi | Catastrophic engine failure,ESP Warrenty covered engine replacement. Complete engine assemblies "no longer available "? New long block and new turbos installed with old engine parts.Car does not run well.MPG is under 14.Taking back in ASAP | ||
Jun 201583000 miUS $45 | Replaced oxygen sensor ( bank2 sensor1 ) after CEL came on . | ||
Oct 201589000 miUS $350 | Replaced pass side half shaft. Ford dealer failed to support half shaft axles when sub frame was removed to replace long block and turbos. Also new tie rod ends, rotors, brakes, struts. |
Ford Flex in Manitoba, Canada Oct 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
Jun 20114960 mi | roof liner came loose |
Ford Flex in Indiana, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2016 | |||
Jan 201140500 mi | battery dies due to unknown reason. Replaced battery at 5 weeks old, roadside assistance 5 times, home jumps 4 times. Flex has 5000 miles on it. Speculate slow electrical drain dealer hasn't identified. Frustrating!! | ||
Feb 20116000 mi | back lights for emergency strip panel, gear shift box, headlight, steering wheel, headlight all not lighting up. Eventually replaced several different fuses in service junction box & forced in as built data | ||
Nov 201115200 mi | no heat on driver's or passenger side! Forced cold air blowing even when heat turned 'off' --Parts backordered for 3 1/2 weeks!!! |
Ford Flex in Illinois, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
Dec 201011000 mi | Brakes groaning at the end of a stop, dealership performed TSB 10-13-7 and replaced front pads, rotors, caliper brackets. | ||
Feb 201372300 miUS $200 | Replaced leaking rear differential vent per TSB Dual zone climate inop | ||
Oct 201394000 miUS $175 | Dual zone climate non operative | ||
Feb 2014103900 miUS $9335 | Replaced both rear knuckles because of worn ball joints. Also decided to replace wheel bearings and rear shocks while I was at it. | ||
May 2015131700 miUS $350 | Stuck rear caliper. Replaced both calipers, lines, pads, and rotors for both sides. |
Ford Flex in Maryland, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
Oct 20101000 mi | Headliner rattles behind moonroof. Dealer seemed to fix it, but the problem is back. Satellite radio and GPS cut out when under almost any obstacle. Dealer has contacted manufacturer to check on solutions. | ||
Dec 20103000 mi | Headliner still rattles. Dealer ordered part, but it has not yet arrived. |
Ford Flex in Virginia, United States Feb 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
Jul 201465000 miUS $100 | One of the auto-parking sensors was damaged. Probably from a new automatic car wash where the nozzles were set WAY too high. Repaired under CPO warranty. 1 day for sensor, 1 day for paint matching, 1 day for install plus oil change | ||
Jan 201782000 miUS $45 | 0442 Code, small evap leak, was the valve on the engine. |
Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States May 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
Jun 201110000 mi | Bogging at accelaration from stop. Also deceleration at highway speed. Dealer could not replicate, but input from FordFlex.net & other indicated could be TRS or throttle body. Because they could not duplicate/confirm, they repaired both |
Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States May 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
Aug 20111000 mi | Injector stuck open, replaced PCM. Dumped the vehicle immediately after repair. |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2018 | |||
Mar 201675000 miUS $100 | Sunroof leak. Fixed by dealer. | ||
Jan 201899000 miUS $650 | Replaced lower control arms due to wear. |
Ford Flex in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2016 - Nov 2017 | |||
May 2016100000 miUS $750 | Needed new motor mount. | ||
Jun 201798000 miUS $750 | Needed new ac compressor. | ||
Sep 2017115000 miUS $1000 | Replace Fuel injector. Replace high pressure fuel pump. |
Ford Flex in New Hampshire, United States - Jul 2011 | |||
Mar 20113000 mi | I believe they replace the PTO Seal | ||
Jul 20119000 mi | Pesistant squeak in dash. Three times but apparently resolved |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jun 201562000 miUS $1500 | Pto was leaking. Was just over the factory 60k warranty and it needed to be replaced. | ||
Aug 201681000 miUS $10400 | Connector rod disintegrated and blew through the block. Replaced with NEW long block and NEW turbos | ||
Nov 201684300 miUS $36 | Replaced the canister evap solenoid. Cleared the CEL | ||
Feb 201790000 miUS $1100 | Had 1 caliper hanging up and another getting close. Decided to do the HD brake upgrade. New calipers, brackets, rotors, pads and SS brake lines at all 4 corners. Brake fluid flush as well. | ||
Oct 201798000 miUS $400 | Replaced front struts, rear shocks and sway bar end links. Had rattle over bumps and leaking shocksstruts |
Ford Flex in Idaho, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
Dec 2016105000 miUS $350 | Thermostat and coolant replacement |
Ford Flex in Oregon, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jul 201784000 miUS $800 | tune up, for first time |
Ford Flex in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2015 - Nov 2017 | |||
Aug 201692000 miUS $450 | Wheel making significant noise | ||
Sep 201696000 miUS $500 | All 4 wheel bearings have gone in the past 3,000 miles. | ||
Oct 201698000 miUS $440 | Needed new front axle after boot on u joint broke. CHeaper to get new axle than new u joint. | ||
Feb 2017104000 miUS $1000 | Needed 2 new real shocks, a new front strut and new real brake pads and rotors | ||
Oct 2017118000 miUS $300 | Vacuum |
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
Ford Flex in Ohio, United States May 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 20115000 mi | Flaw in paint at new car delivery. Dealer referred to outside body shop, who sanded and resprayed door. | ||
Sep 201460000 mi | Passenger air bag module failed | ||
Dec 201465000 miUS $20 | Broken rear seat handle that activates the folding action | ||
Jun 2017111000 miUS $350 | Front brakes and rotors | ||
Jun 2018128000 miUS $105 | Worn sway bar replaced |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jan 201249300 mi | Lower front center dash panel loose (was noted at new vehcle delivery), clip not engaged. Part was removed and reinstalled. | ||
Jun 201432000 miUS $200 | Weather seal causing intermittent squeal when raising or lowering DS rear window | ||
Nov 201764000 miUS $300 | both front air director motors failed and were replaced | ||
Jun 201867800 miUS $500 | replace LR Caliper |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jun 201755000 miUS $250 | Had to replace starter. It kept cranking after the car started. I decided to also replace the battery since it is 6 years old...it checked out okay but decided to replace due to age | ||
Jul 201862000 miUS $1000 | Had to replace front passenger control arm $800 but it wasn't Ford's fault. My daughter who was learning how to drive hit a curb. I also decided to change the transmission fluid and radiator fluid while at the dealership |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Feb 2011 - Feb 2015 | |||
Jan 201115000 miUS $650 | Car stalled numerous times, found throttle body malfunctioning. | ||
Oct 201474000 miUS $1800 | Throttle body malfunctioning, replaced under TSB at owner cost. Engine PCM damaged by malfunctioning throttle body, replaced under emissions warranty. |
Ford Flex in California, United States Aug 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jun 201211000 mi | Engine overheated due to design defect in Fan Cooling system as outlined in a TSB. Ford was out of parts for a week, so we had to drive a rental (at Ford's expense) while it was in the shop. | ||
Aug 201551000 miUS $1400 | Condenser needed replacing. The repair apparently needed them to remove the front bumper (!) | ||
Oct 2020131714 miUS $2600 | Water pump leaked over Timing Belt. Replaced Pump, Timing Chain, guides and tensioner. |
Ford Flex in California, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 201112000 mi | Rough downshifting when re-accelerating from low speeds. Parts replaced as per mfr bulletin on transmission. Remains to be seen if problem is corrected. | ||
Aug 201332400 mi | Very loud rattles and squeaks in dashboard. One dealer delayed me until they no longer did warranty work there. Main facility said it was on a bulletin. Did repair. Gave me loaner for the day. Was successful. Good experience. | ||
May 201668000 miUS $325 | Passenger side vents blow only cold air.No outside air or heat. Right temperature actuator failed. Actuator replaced. | ||
Feb 201782000 mi | Previously dead battery.18 months.Replaced for $30 under warrantee. Went dead again in 4 days. Back to dealer for 7 days. Ran diagnostics on electrical system. Found nothing. Have not had the problem since. Keeping my fingers crossed. Dealer did not charge for any of this service including doing 26 point system check as usually done on regular service. They worked on the car only two of the 7 days claiming shortage of electrical technicians for various reasons. |
Ford Flex in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2010 - May 2018 | |||
Jul 201683800 miUS $750 | Had to replace both rear calipers, rotors, pads. Last rear brake job at 53000 miles |
Ford Flex in California, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
Nov 20104000 mi | Driver's seat belt retracted and locked. Could not pull seat belt out after it retracted fully. Dealer said the mechanism was locked tight, ordered parts, and replaced it. |
Ford Flex in Virginia, United States Dec 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
Jan 2018150000 mi | Pull code on Check Engine light. |
Ford Flex in Louisiana, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
Dec 20101000 mi | Transmission slipped. Updated PCM programming. | ||
Mar 20113000 mi | Rattle in roof fixed. |
Ford Flex in Georgia, United States Mar 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
Apr 20115000 mi | The rubber seal around the front right passenger door "drooped" and would not stay up. My dealer ordered a new seal and replaced it in one day. | ||
Aug 201225300 mi | D-pillar black plastic trim on the drivers side cracked on the upper right corner. The cargo area window has to be removed to access the screws holding the trim on so it takes a while to do. My dealer offered a free loaner while these ren. |
Ford Flex in California, United States Oct 2010 - May 2017 | |||
Nov 2010 | Replaced cracked D-pillar window trim upon delivery. Appeared to be a manufacturing defect. Saw in a forum that others had a similar issue on delivery. | ||
Dec 201117000 mi | Satellite radio working intermittently. Software update performed. | ||
Jul 201222200 mi | D pillar trim at the back cracked again and replaced under warranty. | ||
May 201336900 mi | Clonk from steering on full lock. | ||
Jun 201453000 mi | Noisy 1/2 shaft bearing. Replaced | ||
Aug 201454700 miUS $100 | Motorized driver' seat lumbar support replaced. | ||
Sep 201573000 miUS $250 | Jerky transmission. Low on fluid (no leaks though) and SW updated. | ||
Jan 201652200 miUS $60 | Leaking rear shock replaced |
Ford Flex in Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
Sep 2017100000 miUS $6000 | Early analysis suggests water pump bearing failed, allowing total loss of coolant. This was followed subsequently by overheating and a cracked block. The estimate of $6,000 was for replacement with a used engine, New of course would've been more closer to 10k. We opted not to fix vehicle and sold it for salvage value to the mechanic. |
Ford Flex in South Carolina, United States May 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
Jun 20112000 mi | There were two issues. Left front pillar in front of driver had a really bad squeak due to a slightly misplaced plastic pad. Headliner squeak behind sun roof due to loose connection. Both items repaired at no charge. I was given loaner car. | ||
Jul 20113000 mi | Headliner squeaks/rattles loudly. Multiple areas but main is behind sunroof and just mid cabin left as well. They installed some glue or velcro to try and stop it. | ||
Aug 20114000 mi | Headliner repaired again this time it seems successful Right middle passenger seat has a rattle and squeak that is difficult to reproduce and is intermittent. | ||
Dec 201110000 mi | Right rear seat rattling, becoming worse | ||
Jun 201215000 mi | Very loud windshield squeak/rattle at highway speed. Took some time to track it down to a loose windshield cowling. | ||
Aug 201217800 mi | leaking oil gasket |
Ford Flex in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Feb 2018 | |||
Mar 201316000 mi | Needed to replace seat belt tensioners for five seats in 2nd and 3rd rows. All covered under Ford Warranty. | ||
Dec 201658000 miUS $250 | Blower motor control unit required replacement. Common problem, lots of examples on Internet. Parts and Labor $250. | ||
Jan 2017US $600 | Replaced Starter Motor. Starter continued to run long after engine had turned over for variable periods of time. | ||
Jul 201762000 miUS $1700 | Condenser cracked, A/C blowing only warm air Replaced core. |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Apr 2014 - Dec 2019 | |||
Jul 201470240 miC $300 | Complete loss of power steering fluid. Found leak in the main serpentine hose. Complete replacement. Happened while on vacation in Oregon. Waited 4 days for the part to arrive from California. | ||
Mar 201584320 miC $500 | Right front wheel bearing totally seized. Replaced. | ||
Jan 2016 | Dual heating system only heating one side. Freezing cold air on passenger side. Traveling in the U.S. Dealer offered no help. Once home disconnected battery. Let sit for an hour or so. Reconnected battery. let sit for 1/2hr started up HEAT! | ||
Jul 2016112400 miC $400 | Steering very noisy,rattley if that's a word. Service department at dealer tried to scare me into spending thousands of dollars. Took it to an independent, shop and he determined it needed one tie-rod end replacement. Husband fixed it for 170! Both rear brakes - complete replacement-calipers, rotors, pads. | ||
Oct 2017138260 miC $100 | Passenger side tie-rod end showed some slack. Replaced. | ||
Nov 2017138880 mi | Heating system failed completely. 2 years previous we had one half of the system fail. Tried the same approach as before. Disconnected the battery. Let sit for an hour or two. Reconnected the battery. Let sit for an hour. Started the flex and voila, HEAT!! Makes one wonder if there isn't something preprogrammed in the computer system to cause it to fail! Just sayin' ;) | ||
Jun 2018146940 miC $50 | Brakes choppy when stopping. Replaced brake pads, lubed and freed up salt corroded bits. |
Ford Flex in Oregon, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
Jan 201318400 mi | Passenger air bag turned itself off despite having a full-sized adult in the seat. While replacing the passenger seat rail (see other problem), the technician noticed that a wire for the passenger seat belt sensor was pinched. |
Ford Flex in Illinois, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 201238000 mi | There was a fairly loud hissing sound any time the steering wheel was moved at all. Diagnosed as leaking steering gear. Steering gear was replaced under warranty. | ||
Jun 201681000 miUS $1000 | Leaking A/C condenser was replaced with a vac and re-charge of refrigerant |
Ford Flex in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2014 - May 2020 | |||
Dec 2016187000 miUS $1500 | Front struts and rear shocks replaced | ||
Apr 2017193000 miUS $100 | loud exhaust. front muffler had crack, flange between flex tube and front muffler had bolt that rusted out and broke. Easy fix. $100 for a aftermarket replacement front muffler |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Nov 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201226660 miC $310 | Back brakes seized, not sliding on slider bolts. Calipers fine. front drivers side bearing squealing gas cover not seating correctly, scraping paint | ||
Mar 201339680 miC $200 | sunroof drain plugged (even though never under a tree or anything), not covered under warranty as had hit 60k. Had to rerun the drain hoses. | ||
Jul 201456600 miC $1100 | rear bearing died, ended up wearing the tire so badly the set required replacement. rear caliper refused to disengage, required replacement (along with rotors/pads, price not included) | ||
Sep 201576880 miC $1300 | steering rack failed - leaking steering fluid. Entire rack replaced | ||
Aug 201691140 miC $500 | bottom inch of back hatch rusted away. other rust spots eating away at car significantly, paint bubbling in spots. Had several areas redone, new metal put in. | ||
Mar 201796720 miC $1000 | brakes, transmission fluid, filters, oil change. | ||
May 201799200 miC $100 | steering rack failed - second time on this vehicle, new parts used on first repair as well! replaced rear brakes and rotors | ||
Jun 2017101060 miC $500 | high pressure hose to the steering rack rusted out. repairs a month ago apparently didnt notice the hose needed replacing - argued and got the cost of part $150 covered, but labour for 3+ hours and fluids still needed | ||
Dec 2017110360 miC $2500 | fourth repair/replace to steering system in 18 months. This time the knuckle that connects the rack to the steering column had siezed, and in these vehicles its all one big piece. | ||
Feb 2018112840 miC $2000 | steering knuckle siezed, required entire steering column and connected parts to be replaced. Apparently a "feature" in ford's design, most other cars the knuckle is replaceable on it's own. | ||
Mar 2018114700 miC $400 | abs sensor dead on rear right wheel. No traction control or abs available caliper siezed, was removed and rehabilitated, and put back in | ||
Dec 2021151900 miC $750 | [alternator] was overcharging the battery, causing everything electrical to shutdown/malfunction bushing, control arm was shot. car was sliding in the snow | ||
Jun 2022155000 miC $200 | super loud bearings at back ac blowing hot air, not cooling at all |
Ford Flex in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
Sep 201243000 mi | Sync system dropped Bluetooth for phones and audio. Searched online found I needed to pull and reseat fuse #14 on the fuse box under the steering column. After doing so everything came back up. | ||
Jun 201472000 miUS $30 | Blend door actuator for passenger failed. Dealer quoted replacment at $900. Part cost $18, purchased swivel head rachet and replaced total cost $30. Difficult to reach bolts but do-able search forums for pictures and guide |
Ford Flex in Missouri, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
Dec 201226000 mi | Transmission would not disengage from Drive when shifting to other gears. Fixed itself, but took to dealer. They performed PCM update and tested system. Has not occurred since. | ||
Jun 201673000 miUS $100 | After a recharge, system blew no cold air. Dealer replaced compressor and 2 other elements of the AC system. Covered by $100 deductible with ESP. | ||
Sep 201675000 miUS $80 | Recline handle on 2nd row passenger seat broke. Replaced by the dealer. | ||
Oct 201784000 miUS $1079 | Replace rear pads and rotors. Resurface, sand pads, lubricated and adjust all brake components and reassemble front brakes. Replace rear shocks Left turn signal replaced. Probably didn't take more than ten minutes. |
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
Ford Flex in New Brunswick, Canada Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 201434700 mi | Heard a bump when going over bumps at any speed in the passenger wheel well. Bushings were replaced to solve the issue. | ||
Mar 201875640 miC $1000 | Seal leaking in Rack and Pinion. Had to replace complete unit. | ||
Jun 201888660 mi | New rear wheel bearing |
Ford Flex in Virginia, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
Dec 201359000 miUS $150 | Exterior entry system was shorting due to crack in trim. Have extended warranty and is not covered. |
Ford Flex in New Jersey, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
Nov 201640600 mi | AM radio not operating |
Ford Flex in Illinois, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
Aug 201338600 miUS $750 | Replaced front driver side wheel bearing. Rumbling noise | ||
Dec 201563000 miUS $1500 | PTU - transfer box 4wd system leaking thick black oil; dealer wanted to replace PTU. I repaired by flushing out ptu, solved the problem temporarily at least. Seems to be widespread issue on AWD flex. | ||
Jul 201891000 mi | PTU/front differential leaking thick black fluid from vent hole. Unit is un-serviceable, dealership recommends replacing PTU for $2000. I flushed and refilled with new fluid and problem is solved for the time being. Cost -$20 in fluid and 2 hours on my back under the car. |
Ford Flex in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2013 - Nov 2017 | |||
Jan 201576000 miUS $90 | Replaced battery | ||
Dec 2015105000 miUS $520 | Replaced both front wheel bearings. | ||
May 2016114700 mi | Replaced right rear wheel bearings | ||
Jul 2016117300 miUS $150 | Replaced left rear wheel bearing |
Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
Nov 201324000 mi | Intermittent transmission slipping.Has happened several times since I've owned the (new) vehicle. Slips out of gear and then back in. Reminds me of the Windstar I had (eventually dropped 4 transmissions). so done with Ford Back elec tailgate seat came loose after 2 flips. This car is junk! Update: a friend later fixed it. | ||
Jun 201530000 mi | Transmission started doing slipping more frequently, then I started having odd electrical/transmission problems such as the rear lights not going on when going in reverse (same 1st sign as previous Ford). I decided to get rid of it while the going was goo |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
Feb 201658400 mi | Rear Passenger side caliper was sticking. | ||
Jan 2021100000 miUS $500 | Rear brake pads and rotors replace. | ||
Jun 2022101000 miUS $1200 | Passenger side sway bar needed replacement. Both front replaced |
Ford Flex in Manitoba, Canada Feb 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jul 201569920 miC $600 | PTU leaking. Clogged. blew a power steering hose | ||
Sep 201683700 miC $120 | Key jammed in ignition. Switch in gear shift faulty | ||
Jun 201790520 miC $1024 | rear rotors and brake pads driver CV axel |
Ford Flex in Wyoming, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
Nov 2010500 mi | Squeak in dash. Repair shop able to regle panel in dash to prevent squeak. | ||
Jan 20112000 mi | Brought car in due to slow power drain. Dealership state loose sensor plug in steering wheel for airbag sensor causing battery to drain. | ||
Apr 20113500 mi | 2nd time in for slow electrical drain. Dealership reports that car has bad battery due to numerous power drains. Also concern with slight slip in transmission. | ||
Jul 20114500 mi | Battery died numerous times after car sits for more than 2 days. Found TSB after 3rd trip in for same issue that states if keys are left in ignition overnight the master controls do not shut down and continue to drain battery. Vehicle in for 3rd time with slow battery drain. Repair shop saying that leaving key in ignition is causing power train? | ||
Oct 201220300 mi | Tranmission slipping. Intermittent problem. I was informed that I have a computer with my trans that learns how I drive. I was told they updated the program that teaches the trans when to shift. Small noise heard when turning right. I was told that the noise was very minor and just normal power steering noise. | ||
Apr 201433000 miUS $700 | I had to replace both front wheel bearings. |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Jul 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
Jun 2016105400 miC $1000 | New hose | ||
Jul 2016106400 miC $2000 | DVT problem - the usual Ford AWD problem. | ||
Sep 2017124000 miC $1600 | back rotors, all pads |
Ford Flex in Delaware, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
Sep 201229000 mi | Car began running rough, making loud noise and was not drivaeble. Taken to dealer, where they replaced the PTO (power take off) box at no charge. Luckily it was covered under warranty. Other than this repair, it's been a great car! |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
Ford Flex in Ohio, United States Aug 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jan 2017140000 miUS $300 | Replaced battery due to age and mileage |
Engine not specified
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Sep 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
Dec 2013100440 miC $300 | Steering oil leak was diagnosed as the rack, where the steering shaft connects to, likely a seal leak. Both exterior door mirrors became loose and eventually fell off their pedestals. Noted that the aluminum pedestal was completely corroded and broke off. Entire new mirror assembly replaced. Also noted paint corrosion on door behind mirror. |
turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Ford Flex in Maryland, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
Mar 201353000 mi | Passenger side mirror will not operate through range of motion when switch is pressed, mirror moves one "notch" then stops until switch is pressed again. Update: later cleared up, water intrusion? Vinyl coming apart on driver seat at stitching. | ||
Jul 201464000 mi | Blend door motor. | ||
Aug 201464800 mi | Failed RF wheel bearing | ||
Oct 201466500 miUS $600 | Replacement of right front wheel bearing. Blend door motor defective and replaced. |
Ford Flex in California, United States May 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
May 201489000 miUS $210 | Loss of power and whistling noise. Dealer found both Turbos were bad and replaced them. This was covered under an extended warranty plan from Allstate. The total cost was 2400.00 and my cost was the deductible of 210.00 |
Ford Flex in California, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
Mar 201245000 mi | Plate covering number pads on door rattle. Dealer relaced | ||
Sep 201492000 miUS $100 | Rear passenger left seat latch |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
Dec 201224800 mi | Vista roof rattle |
Ford Flex in Nebraska, United States May 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 201136000 mi | Rattle in the headliner. It was removed and re installed with new glue. |
Ford Flex in California, United States Jan 2013 - May 2021 | |||
Jun 201356000 mi | A/C Vent actuator needed to be replaced. Housing for seat memory buttons broke |
Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
Apr 201259000 mi | Glass moon/sun roof and vista roof leaking when it rains. |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Jul 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
Nov 201575640 miC $300 | Noisy wheel. Bearing replaced. Did snow tires at same time | ||
Nov 201686460 miC $300 | Replace actuator motor for heater doors. | ||
Sep 2018111600 miC $2300 | Replaced most of front end. Just well worn. |
Ford Flex in Maryland, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
Jan 20101100 mi | - Rough Idle; Solid CEL (Check Engine Light) came on. Originally thought it was bad gas. Took to dealer replaced O2 sensor under warranty. Repair time 2 hours. |
Ford Flex in California, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
Mar 201226000 mi | Software update to resolve hard shift issue. Rear seat release wouldn't let go. |
Ford Flex in Iowa, United States Sep 2015 - Feb 2018 | |||
Sep 2016118000 miUS $800 | Worn shocks and stabilizer bar ends. | ||
Oct 2016118300 miUS $400 | Both rear brake calipers would pull the pads away from the rotors. | ||
Sep 2017129000 miUS $225 | Rotors were rusty on the inside. Bottom caliper slide pins on both front brakes were rusted. | ||
Nov 2017129500 miUS $870 | #5 fuel injector stuck open, CEL and lots of white smoke out of the tailpipe, smelled strongly of gas. | ||
Jan 2018129900 mi | after replacing #5 fuel injector, could smell gas under the hood after driving the car, especially if driven spiritedly. Fuel rail replaced. #4 fuel injector stuck open, shortly after the #5 fuel injector failed stuck open. The stop was originally going to eat the cost o the fuel rail, ate the cost of the second injector instead. |
Ford Flex in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
May 201686000 miUS $334 | Failed left rear hub/bearing. |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
Oct 201595560 miC $200 | Tie-rod worn |
Ford Flex in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
Jan 201748100 miC $100 | No heat at idle, attempted rad flush of both heater cores but no success. Removed and replaced both heater cores. 11 hours of labour- gave us a courtesy loaner call- first warranty item that needed work. | ||
Sep 201760760 miC $100 | Power window drivers side stopped working, found to be faulty switch, replaced under Ford Extended Warranty just paid $100 deductible. |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
Aug 201231280 mi | Hot weather brought on a front end squeak when going over bumps or rough road.Dealer checked TSB and there was a anti-rattle kit installed under the front cowl between the body and the frame.Dealer kept car all day to insure it was fixed. | ||
May 201339060 mi | Defective turbo chargers shift solenoid Passenger side PTU intermediate shaft seal and deflector replaced | ||
Dec 201341540 mi | after replacing turbochargers there was an airlock in the cooling system that wasn't noticed till the heating season. The car would blow cold air at an idle but heat normally when driving along. Cooling system had air lock in it causing the passenger compartment heater to blow cold air at a stop but blow warm air once moving again. Heater Damper motor was making load clicking noise |
Ford Flex in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2010 - Jul 2017 | |||
Oct 201560200 miUS $385 | Cooling system heater hose Passenger side hvac blender door Coolant hose |
Ford Flex in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jul 201218800 mi | leaks freon. dye added. return trip required | ||
May 201443500 miUS $500 | front right wheel bearing was discovered to be "sloppy" during routine break services. It had been making some noise that had been incorrectly attributed to the brakes. Front calipers replaced. | ||
Sep 201446000 mi | Right rear wheel bearing was replaces | ||
May 201557000 miUS $600 | caliper seized on right rear. replaced both rear calipers, pads and rotors "Vane" for mixing warm / cold air was stuck. | ||
Jun 201558000 miUS $50 | Left rear caliper had to be replaced again. Corrosion plagues the rotors and calipers on this car | ||
Apr 201663700 miUS $100 | all four wheel bearings were found to be failing from the effects of corrosion after one of them was making quite a bit of noise | ||
Oct 201668000 miUS $100 | NVH problem. So far have replaced an out-of-balance drive shaft and at least one CV or universal joint. Code P0442 - evap leak. Corrosion on the top surface of the fuel tank causing a vapor recovery system fault code. Tank needs to be replaced--back ordered. blender solenoid behind instrument cluster was ticking with a clock like noise There is also corrosion appearing at the inside bottom of the driver's door and the bottom of both left and right rocker panels. |
Ford Flex in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 201322000 miUS $160 | "protective" panel under engine falling off and needed to be replaced | ||
Jul 201427200 miUS $100 | Replaced all rear brake components | ||
Mar 201849000 miUS $800 | Replaced all rear braking components. Both pads rotors & calipers. Second time!!! The right wheel components were rusted together the left components were headed in same direction. | ||
Apr 202166000 miUS $1200 | Gas odor rear of car. Gasket around one of two fuel pumps leaking small but evident amount of fuel. Both pumps replaced as labor was dominant cost to repair and the same whether one or both were replaced. Pumps had to be replaced as gaskets etc are one unit! If I did not love the car I would be very upset! |
Ford Flex in Illinois, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2016 | |||
Jul 201233500 mi | Rear struts wore out. Replaced under warranty | ||
Sep 201355000 miUS $700 | Replaced rotors and pads. Suspension alignment rods as well. Cabin air filter changed | ||
Apr 201465200 mi | O2 sensor failed and replaced | ||
Nov 201480000 miUS $1580 | O2 sensors and network. Brake discs and pads. | ||
May 2016112300 miUS $1400 | Broken motor mount, reprogram computer |
Ford Flex in Indiana, United States May 2011 - Dec 2018 | |||
Aug 201231000 mi | Problem with hesitation and loss of power, spark plugs replaced under a tab, can provide if helpful. Warranty repair, no charge. | ||
Oct 201346000 miUS $250 | Excessive road noise. Brought it in and hub bearing was replaced under warranty. Factory passenger side headrest DVD player stopped working. Replaced with takeout unit from other flex. | ||
Jun 201458000 miUS $175 | Diagnosed problem with ignition coil on cylinder 3. Took it to dealer to see if under warranty. They diagnosed again, came to same conclusion. Wanted $700 for diag, repair, and plugs. Declined, paid for diag. Replaced ignition coil cylinder 3 as well as all spark plugs myself. | ||
Dec 201465000 miUS $20 | Replaced heater blend door actuator | ||
Jan 201530000 miUS $2100 | Power take off unit failed. Expensive hard part failed much too early in my opinion. | ||
Sep 2017116645 miUS $410 | Replace front brakes Blend door motor |
Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Apr 20104200 miUS $23 | Evidently a defective bolt holding the hose on to the turbo intercooler broke. This resulted in the other bolt holding the hose to also break and a loss of power. Intercooler was also replaced due to possible damage. |
Ford Flex in Alberta, Canada Apr 2010 - Oct 2012 | |||
Sep 20107440 mi | TPMS sensor fault message received intermittently. Brought car in to dealer but the message was not on at that time. Dealer said to come back when the message was on. | ||
Dec 201011780 mi | Dealer still cannot figure out the faulty TPMS message. | ||
Mar 201115500 mi | Locking latch on 3rd row passenger cubby broken. Dealer ordered parts to be installed later. Passenger side DVD player monitor turns on and off intermittently and on it's own. New headrest DVD ordered to be installed later. TPMS sensor fault message. | ||
Apr 201116120 mi | New DVD Headrest ordered and replaced. Works fine now. 3rd row cubby locking mechanism replaced. Works fine now. After driving the Flex for a short period of time, the engine overheated and leaked coolant everwhere. The diagnosis was that the fan was not being told to kick on. Part was B/O for 24 days (also no Flex to drive during that time) | ||
Nov 201125420 mi | "A" pillars will creak and pop at highway speeds with a decent head / cross wind. Dealer could not replicate. Monitor "A" (behind driver) would not turn off. When pressed off, it would restart after 3-4 seconds. Dealer could not replicate. Ecoboost belly pan had come loose and hanging low. Over bumps it would rattle. Dealer could not tell if it was hanging !?!?! Brakes grinding and noisy at lower speeds. | ||
Dec 201127900 mi | Ecoboost Belly pan (Splash shield) hanging low Monitor A would not turn off. Replaced under warranty now. TSB for lurching and stalling was performed. Parts had to be replaced. | ||
Feb 201230380 mi | Ecoboost Splash shield was again either damaged or incorrectly seated after a regular maintenance service. |
Ford Flex in Illinois, United States Jan 2011 - Oct 2016 | |||
Oct 201115000 mi | fluid leak in right front AWD mechanism | ||
May 201232000 mi | All four 20" painted wheels were replaced under warranty after the clearcoat finish deteriorated. | ||
Feb 201350900 miUS $100 | Received 'service power steering now' message and lost all power assist. Vehicle has electric steering. Dealer determined the steering rack needed to be replaced. Was replaced under extended warranty with $100 deductible. | ||
Sep 201478000 miUS $158 | Vehicle was running rough. Dealer found bad fuel injector on cylinder 2. | ||
Apr 201586500 miUS $100 | tie-rod end on passenger side went bad. was replaced under extended warranty. | ||
Sep 201594000 mi | tie-rod end on passenger side went bad again. was replaced under extended warranty. | ||
Jun 2016105000 miUS $350 | multiple blend door actuator failures causing hot air to flow from the vents on the passenger side. | ||
Oct 2016110000 mi | cracked PTU |
Ford Flex in Florida, United States Oct 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jan 201234000 miUS $30 | Flex was idling rough. I replaced the spark plugs (newer recommended #) and all is fine. | ||
Jul 201359700 miUS $20 | Blend Door Clicking at start and occasionally while driving. System still working, just makes occasional ratcheting noise. I'm fixing it. Parts on order. | ||
Mar 201472000 miUS $24 | Exterior Drivers Door Handle came off. Caused by plastic piece covering key lock breaking. Bought piece from FORD dlr and fixed myself. Complex repair for an amateur. I have Ford Flex Repair Manuals. Took 30 min. to fix. | ||
Oct 201593500 miUS $2200 | Needed new transfer case/internals. $1,700.00 Needed rear control arms. $400.00 Above repairs required a 4 wheel alignment.$80.00 | ||
Dec 2016113000 miUS $1500 | Replaced rear rotors, calipers and pads. Also switched back to stock struts/shocks from Megan coilovers. |
Ford Flex in Colorado, United States Apr 2010 - Mar 2019 | |||
Feb 201224800 mi | front turbo had a very slow leak. TSB was executed to replace all washers for oil and coolant lines to and from the turbo | ||
Sep 201344000 miUS $120 | known hesitation (similar to neutral drop) when starting from a stop. Reflash took care of the problem along with new battery | ||
Aug 201454600 mi | electric steering rack stopped working | ||
Dec 201461000 miUS $100 | heat went out on passenger side. solenoid were replaced under extended warranty | ||
Jun 201785000 miUS $95 | had a clunking noise coming from DS front for 10-20k miles. Finally had the front jacked up and there was 1/2-1" play in the DS front wheel. Looked to be the tie rod end. After replacing the tie rod end play and noise are gone. | ||
Jan 201890000 miUS $100 | water pump started leaking out the seep hole and coolant was going down ~0.5" / day. After 2-3 days of this we took the Flex in and the water pump was identified as being bad and needing to be replaced |
Ford Flex in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 20109300 mi | Intermittent Brake 'Groaning' or 'Grinding'. TSB issued to fix harmonic noise from front brakes, dealer replaced rotors, pads, calipers, caliper mounts. Repaired quickly, first time, problem has not re-occurred. | ||
Oct 201221180 mi | Internal power window belt was squeaking when lowering the driver's window. | ||
Oct 201330480 miC $302 | Rear driver side factory DVD headrest monitor failed. Was replaced under pro-rated warranty coverage and costs shared with dealer and Ford. | ||
Apr 201760760 miC $1500 | Front strut upper mounts and front struts replaced, mostly due to mileage. Rear rotors and pads replaced. |
Ford Flex in Ohio, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
Sep 201235000 mi | Passenger side of the dual zone A/C quit working. Dealer rep[laced actuator. Driver's side rear seat latch froze. Dealer replaced latch. |
Ford Flex in Mississippi, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
Dec 201132000 mi | Rear DVD players will not turn off. | ||
Jul 201240000 mi | Clunking noise and jerking. Transfer case worn. Engine misses at idle. |
Ford Flex in Illinois, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2013 | |||
Dec 201244000 mi | Water leak into passenger front footwell. Ford replaced the Warped cowl panel under warranty since this problem had been noted on pervious repair. |
Ford Flex in Arizona, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
May 201013000 mi | Squeak in front corner on driver's side dash. |
Ford Flex in Vermont, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
Oct 201132000 mi | On the highway we received a message to service advancetrack and another message we could lose power steering. Lost the power steering on a four lane highway while in the left lane. Very difficult to control car without power steering. | ||
Mar 201234000 mi | Part on front passenger seat was replaced for the third time. |
Ford Flex in Manitoba, Canada Jul 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
Sep 201112400 mi | The keyless entry number pad pillar had a 10 cm vertical crack. The dealer replaced the plastic face of the pillar. | ||
Oct 201112700 mi | Service Advance Trac warning light came on. Dealer replace the "steering angle sensor DTC C1278". Problem corrected at no charge (factory warranty). | ||
Dec 201114260 mi | Drains along the windshield blocked with pine needles. After a trip to car wash, water overflowed into passenger side. Freezing temps froze the heater motor. Dealer unplugged drains and replaced heater motor. | ||
Apr 201327580 miC $480 | Replaced rear pad and rotors at my expense. Replaced right front tire pressure sensor covered under warranty. | ||
Jun 201329140 miC $450 | Drain plugs under front windshield cowl plugged with pine needles. Front passenger floor flooded after visit to the car wash. (Second time this has occurred-dealer covered the first one but not this one.)Dealer installed a mesh under vents. | ||
Aug 201436160 mi | Repaired rattle in head liner between first and second row. Air bag warning light. Passenger side air bag faulty. Back ordered. Replaced by dealer after 3 weeks. |
Ford Flex in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2009 - Sep 2016 | |||
Dec 201123000 mi | Erratic Remote Start operation. When engaging the Remote Start, the alarm would active, and the car didn't remotely start. The Fix: The remote Start Module was replaced under warranty. | ||
Sep 201233000 miUS $250 | A caliper shifted, causing brake noise, rear driver side. Pads replaced, rotor turned Front passenger side bearing making noise | ||
Oct 201447000 mi | Passenger side, front bearing |
Ford Flex in Delaware, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
Aug 201133000 mi | liftgate motor inoperative, reset motor contol | ||
Nov 201136300 mi | episodic brake failure | ||
Dec 201255000 miUS $200 | replaced jammed caliper | ||
Feb 201357800 miUS $400 | Booster brake hose replaced. Brakes loose power assit when engine cold at altitude over 6000 ft. Fix under SSM12065. 50 percent improvement. Not satisfactory. Bearing replaced on front wheel. Initial repair unsuccessful, later fixed by boy shop. | ||
May 201361000 miUS $539 | refrigerant recharge replaced actuator $ 202 fixed leaks in AC , $539 Blown turbo, car in shop 22 days, cost > $3000 | ||
Sep 201362000 mi | oil leak |
Ford Flex in North Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 20119000 mi | Extremely hard shifts; sometimes total loss of power; warnings on dash Dealership called Detroit. Fixed something(?). Running well now. | ||
Jul 201111200 mi | At least seven occurences of harsh shifts since last reported, the most recent being violent bucking. Dealer said cannot replicate. Performed three TSBs, but since then I've had four minor drop-to-neutral-slam-into-gear occurrences. | ||
Oct 201112200 mi | The continuing problem of the transmission is apparently resolved with most of the transmission being replaced. Front console latch had no "spring back" function. Latch replaced. | ||
Sep 201217000 mi | High pressure fuel pump replaced. | ||
Dec 201644000 miUS $100 | Two separate trips for different actuators Second actuator | ||
Jun 201748000 mi | Replaced high pressure fuel pump. Center arm rest/bin cover latch broken. Part ordered. |
Ford Flex in Illinois, United States May 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
Aug 20119000 mi | Was having issue with poor fuel economy. |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Nov 2016 | |||
Jan 201253600 mi | Heater blowing cold at idle. TSB recall. | ||
Aug 201384180 miC $100 | Struts on both rear seats failed and had to be replaced. Driver's power seat track failed. | ||
Aug 201495160 mi | Tie rods and stabilizer bars replaced all around. | ||
Jan 201591500 miC $100 | AC blows warm PTU seal leaking - input shaft seal leaking | ||
Apr 201599500 miC $100 | LR Tie Rod replaced as were both upper strut mounts. |
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
Ford Flex in North Carolina, United States Apr 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
Jul 201224300 mi | Actuater fan needed to be replaced. Warranty work |
Ford Flex in Illinois, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 20092000 mi | Took in for recall of trans lines, replaced. One of the new trans lines broke at a seam leaving Flex not moving and spilling trans fluid. | ||
Feb 20103000 mi | Moonroof was squeaking. Added insulation to quiet. | ||
Jun 20107000 mi | Brakes grinding noise |
Ford Flex in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2016 | |||
May 201124000 mi | Passenger-side window switch had become disconnected. |
Ford Flex in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
May 201580700 miUS $500 | Replaced bad rear wheel bearings on both sides |
Ford Flex in Ohio, United States Jul 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
Jul 20108000 mi | Very pronounced squeak in front suspension | ||
Aug 20108000 mi | Creaking noise LF Replaced cross-threaded bolt. Second row seat back release mechanism would not release seat back to allow access to third row seats.Dealer replaced entire mechanism. | ||
Oct 20109000 mi | Front pads, rotors, brackets and springs were replaced | ||
Dec 201113000 mi | Seat release on second row does not release to fold seat to gain access to third row. | ||
May 201526000 mi | Rear Windshield washer |
Ford Flex in California, United States Jun 2010 - Oct 2012 | |||
Mar 20118000 mi | Rattle at the drivers side dash board. Seemed to be where the defrost and dash come together. Was a known problem and an adapter was installed. Weather stripping on rear driver side door was coming off. Dealer replaced the weather stripping. | ||
Nov 201115000 mi | Satellite radio bled through the Aux input Tranny is always in the wrong gear. It seems as though it is always upshifting to save gas, at the expense of power. Though my gas mileage sucks! Tranny also gets confused when moving up and down the gears and hesitates w/ loss of power. |
Ford Flex in Ohio, United States Mar 2010 - Aug 2020 | |||
Jul 201248000 miUS $100 | Left rear brake was heating up. They performed a TSB fix which included hardware but not the brake material. When I went in to pick it up they told me it included the brake pads too. | ||
Mar 201465000 miUS $100 | Cluster light came on for airbag. Two loose wire connections found on passenger side airbags. Cleaned connections and plugged in at a cost of $100 deductable from extended warranty. | ||
Feb 201573000 mi | Wheel bearings (both up front) one was worn and damaged, the other was loose. The air bag light came on - found loose cable. | ||
Oct 201691000 miUS $100 | Evaporate system leaking and they are still having a hard time diagnosing it. Also had work done to the front suspension which is completed. | ||
Apr 2018107000 miUS $1200 | Tie rod was loose (replaced) and alignment done. Oil change also done on this trip. The fuel system was evaluated for a fuel leak (not repaired). Vehicle has minor fuel leak on 'top' of tank and minor oil leak on front of engine (not repaired). |
Ford Flex in California, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Apr 20108000 mi | Squeak in Dash, drivers area, temp related Rear door lock rod came off and was rattling in door, lock inop | ||
Sep 201013000 mi | Wrench lite came on, ran VCR which stated take to dealer ASAP reduced power etc. Lite not on at dealer they said no event stored in computor. (BS) car got sunshine treatment. | ||
Nov 201015000 mi | Replaced electronic throttle body power assist feature on rear hatch operated intermittently Installed SPO , linear strut motor on rear hatch, repair appears to be successful |
Ford Flex in South Carolina, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
Dec 201014000 mi | Catch on center console broken Transmission appears to slip intermittently when turning..Dealer could not replicate |
Ford Flex in Ohio, United States Dec 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
Mar 20118000 mi | Problem: Rattle in headliner located between 1st & middle row driver-side seats. Vista roof, rear climate. Solution: Layer of sound dampening insulation added. Trim shop called Ford tech to identify proper torque of fasteners. | ||
Nov 201220900 mi | Headliner rattle between first and second row seats. |
Ford Flex in Hawaii, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2018 | |||
Nov 20091000 mi | Rear lift-gate damaged while shipping vehicle...rear gate trim and tailgate dented. | ||
Dec 20091000 mi | Drivers side rear door quarter window and weather strip was replaced...the weather strip was deformed. Drivers side 2nd row seat won't recline or tumble forward to access the 3rd row seating. This trip was to install parts that were ordered. | ||
Jan 20101000 mi | Window trim piece ordered due to shop damage..new part came in was damaged also, another part ordered and installed. | ||
Jul 20119500 mi | Rear seat release cable broken...parts replaced center console latch broke...part replaced | ||
Dec 201329000 miUS $100 | Replace recirc door actuator | ||
May 201537000 miUS $100 | Windshield Washer pump/motor |
Ford Flex in Georgia, United States Mar 2010 - Jan 2017 | |||
Jun 201124000 mi | Slow Oil drip - Replaced seal that required removal of transmission replace seal |
Ford Flex in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201355000 miUS $350 | Bad roof leak, had three inches of standing water in passenger footwell after heavy rain. Was told this is not a warranty issue (!) and had to pay out of pocket for fix. | ||
Jun 201363000 miUS $150 | Leak around air intake led to standing water on floor in right side. | ||
Jun 201482000 miUS $200 | Same leak into passenger footwell as one year prior. Shop insisted a different section of trim developed the leak, even though the result was the same. | ||
Mar 2016107000 miUS $400 | Rear tie rods needed replacement. |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Nov 2009 - Oct 2013 | |||
Jun 20106000 mi | Sirrus radio plays at low volume while AUX line is being played. replaced radio seems to have resolved problem |
Ford Flex in Florida, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Apr 20101700 mi | passenger seat leather not tucked under in front. Magazine pouch in back needed adjusting. headliner rattled when sunroof opened. no work performed...brought in to look at dust pits in paint in 3 very small spots. I was advised best to not repaint. headliner rattled when sunroof opened. no work performed...brought in to look at dust pits in paint in 3 very small spots. I was advised best to not repaint. passenger seat leather not tucked under in front. Magazine pouch in back needed adjusting. | ||
May 20102200 mi | discovered 3 more dust paint 'bubbles' on right side of vehicle exterior window moulding not even; pulling away from one window; other window it has buckled. paint peeling where front right fender meets bumper steering wheel making a hissing sound when turned to either left or right; any degree of turn. |
Ford Flex in New Mexico, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
Sep 201120000 mi | Broken console latch replaced under warrantee. Common problem. |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States May 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
Aug 201489000 miUS $2500 | Engine light, indicated cam phasers, $1,800 estimate. Mechanic suggested spending a little more, $2,500, to get an entire newer engine. |
Ford Flex in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2014 - May 2016 | |||
Feb 201548000 miUS $100 | Crunching noise when going in/out of driveways & hitting bumps on road. Dealer claims there is nothing wrong. | ||
Mar 201671000 mi | Loud whistling noise when the heating/AC system is set to the floor. Air flow door seems to be stuck. No repair done, Ford would not cover under extended warranty. | ||
May 201671000 mi | Loud whistling noise when the heating/AC system is set to the floor. Air flow door seems to be stuck. No repair done, Ford would not cover under extended warranty. Oil in radiator fluid, and smell of radiator fluid in exhaust. |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jun 201455000 miUS $225 | blend door motor was replaced to correct heat coming out instead of cool air |
Ford Flex in Florida, United States Jul 2013 - Mar 2017 | |||
Jul 201469000 miUS $675 | Second row seat not folding down |
Ford Flex in New York, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
Feb 201594900 miUS $100 | started slipping from startup when cold then slamming into gear. Dealer "broke" alignment tool during new sensor replacement resulting in 5 additional days out of service waiting for replacement tool from ford |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jun 2015101680 miC $1300 | Failed waterpump resulted in coolant leaking into the crankcase. This resulted in reduced performance and loss of coolant fluid. Thankfully no damage to the engine. | ||
Sep 2016130200 miC $500 | Serious front-end noise. Inspected by my shop and repaired the faulty part. | ||
Apr 2017139500 miC $300 | The damper between the front split heat/cool control was not functional. Service was required and a component was replaced. An actuator was replaced. |
Ford Flex in Illinois, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
Aug 201456600 miUS $290 | replace air intake door actuator plugged drains cleaned |
Ford Flex in Ohio, United States Mar 2011 - Nov 2016 | |||
Jun 2016159000 miUS $1000 | Replaced condensor Replaced bushing for control arm | ||
Nov 2016165000 mi | Engine broke - coolant and oil mixture in oil pan. Required engine replacement. |
Ford Flex in New York, United States Mar 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jul 201255000 miUS $110 | Rear wheel bearing making noise. | ||
Jun 201381000 miUS $296 | Rear passenger brake Caliper seized. Replace caliper and rear pads and turned rotors. | ||
Mar 2015126000 miUS $525 | Front Wheel bearing | ||
Jun 2015133000 miUS $590 | Soft brake peddle, replaced rear brakes and rotors and rear caliper. | ||
Sep 2015141000 miUS $189 | engine hesitation, replaced one coil pack | ||
Nov 2015145600 miUS $250 | Engine hesitation returned after less than a week. Replaced all coil packs. | ||
Jun 2016164000 miUS $180 | Replaced wheel bearing | ||
Aug 2016169000 miUS $210 | Replaced front sway bar links and passenger side A arm with ball joint. | ||
Sep 2017197000 miUS $165 | Driver rear wheel bearing making noise. | ||
Jun 2018213000 miUS $650 | Replaced rear upper control arms and bushings both sides |
Ford Flex in Georgia, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
Aug 201788000 miUS $60 | Drivers side mirror motor replacement |
Ford Flex in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
Sep 20107000 mi | Drainage from Vista roof got clogged and backed INTO the passenger foot well. Inches of water during a rainstorm. |
Ford Flex in New Jersey, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
Nov 2011 | Rear fold flat seat broke. Clear coat peeling off rims, windshield gasket lifting. |
Ford Flex in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2012 - Jan 2018 | |||
Nov 201458000 miUS $120 | Exhaust gasket rusted and broke | ||
Aug 201569000 miUS $100 | Replace front wheel bearing Replace broken switch on rear power window. | ||
Apr 201685000 miUS $480 | Replaced rear tie rods. | ||
Jul 201798000 miUS $800 | Leak in one of the A/C lines |
Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States Feb 2011 - Nov 2017 | |||
May 201377000 mi | Error code related to throttle sensor. Researched, pulled throttle body and cleaned. Reset code and problem has not returned. | ||
Jun 2016154000 miUS $120 | Needed to replace rear brake caliper due to binding pads | ||
Apr 2017171000 miUS $240 | Replaced LR wheel hub assy due to excessive noise Replace both rear shock absorbers, one was leaking |
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Apr 2011 - May 2013 | |||
Nov 201143300 miUS $150 | Paint crack and piece of paint off on drivers side rear door. Body shop repaired. |
Ford Flex in Arkansas, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
Dec 201352000 miUS $100 | The liftgate cylinders were no longer holding the lift gate up correctly- the automatic opening system would start beeping and close the liftgate. |
Ford Flex in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201239680 mi | Both front strut mount bearings were replaced due to binding. Front blower motor was slightly noisy and was replaced. | ||
Aug 201348320 miC $300 | Excessive bouncing and noise in front of vehicle. Replaced both front struts | ||
Oct 201459700 mi | Replace left front cv shaft due to torn boot and contamination Both front sway bar links replaced due to excessive wear and noise | ||
Nov 201462000 miC $250 | Replaced RT front strut again. |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Oct 2009 - Jun 2016 | |||
Apr 201381980 miC $200 | O2 sensor left bank caused check engine light to come on. Reset check engine light. No issues. No replacement of sensor required. May have been due to fuel mix on heavy acceleration. | ||
Jan 201479580 miC $120 | Battery died | ||
Apr 2014109600 miC $1200 | Front left and right bearings replaced |
Ford Flex in Washington, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
Dec 201365000 miUS $400 | Motor in heating system failed resulting in cold air only on passenger side. |
Ford Flex in Quebec, Canada Sep 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
Oct 201225300 mi | Windscreen squeaking | ||
Jul 201437200 miC $1100 | Tie rods and stabilizer bars replaced | ||
Dec 201653940 miC $3000 | Knocking noise from front of car; steering wheel vibration; loose steering and suspension. Had to replace control arm, bushings, bracket. | ||
Nov 201760140 miC $4000 | Major repair on steering and front suspension. |
Ford Flex in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Aug 20105000 mi | Driver's side headlight shuts off. Had to order a ballast. |
Ford Flex in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
Sep 201674000 miUS $100 | Both rear wheel bearings - endlinks. | ||
Oct 201674700 miUS $12 | PTU (Front transfer case) need replacement Front sway bar bushings - shop said they could not duplicate noise | ||
Jun 201895000 miUS $434 | Rear trailing arm broke |
Ford Flex in Iowa, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
May 20116000 mi | Interior light dimmer switch broke. Was repaired in about 1.5 hours. | ||
Jul 20118200 mi | Was stalling in park. Brought in and repaired per TSB 10-21-6: throttle body was replaced. Problem solved. | ||
Aug 201433300 miUS $146 | Replace recirculation door actuator that had been clicking. |
Ford Flex in Illinois, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
Oct 201011000 mi | TSB rotors, caliper mounts and pads replaced | ||
Dec 201127000 mi | Trans sluggish/shifting problems, reflashed memory | ||
May 201346000 miUS $100 | heat/cold actuator |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Jan 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
Feb 201112400 mi | Front left wheel bearing replaced, took car in was repaired in 4 hours. If it was out of warranty I probably would have waited months, the sound was very quiet everything had to be turned off to hear it. | ||
Mar 201453940 mi | Power take off unit seal was leaking. Noticed during service repaired under warranty | ||
Dec 201573160 mi | changed shocks/struts |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States May 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
Nov 20104300 mi | - Brakes grinding, right side with less than 5K miles. Fixed via TSB 10-17-03. - Rear Passenger side window not opening - fixed - Driver seat left seat rail - molding replaced as was broken and kept falling off | ||
May 201541700 mi | Leaking green fluid from mid of vehicle. They were unable to reproduce the problem, seems to be intermittent. | ||
Aug 201772000 miUS $200 | Alignment Oil | ||
Dec 201776000 mi | knocking and vibration noise repair [stabilizer bar] |
Ford Flex in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2014 - May 2016 | |||
Jan 201588200 miUS $220 | Right rear brake was dragging and caused premature wear of the pads and rotor on that side. Calipers were lubed and rotors and pads replaced. | ||
Apr 201589200 miUS $410 | Half shaft seal leak on the PTU for the Awd system. This leak was on the right side. |
Ford Flex in Manitoba, Canada Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201551860 miC $2863 | Grinding noise - constant. Front PTU replaced. Rear toe links found loose when mounting new tires. Replaced. |
Ford Flex in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 20105580 mi | A piece of rubber interior trim was installed with bumps in it around the door bottom. It was cosmetic and minor. However, Ford has allowed a warranty replacement of the trim piece. | ||
Oct 20106820 mi | The Flex had a hesitation and slam at about 60 km/h. This has been a very intermittent problem but previously it was minor. However, a severe slam happened. It's a known problem and Ford has a service advisory. The valve body was replaced. | ||
Dec 20109920 mi | A foam gasket at the rear hatch was protruding from the right location. Repair completed under warranty. | ||
Apr 201226660 mi | The handle on the centre console lid fell apart. The console lid and handle are one unit. The unit was replaced under warranty. | ||
May 201332240 mi | Transfer case / PTU seal was leaking. Seals replaced under warranty. Noticable improvement in transmission smoothness after repair. | ||
Sep 201442160 mi | The O2 sensor needed replacement after giving a warning light signal. Part had to be ordered in and repair time was over 2 days because of wait. Repair was covered by emissions warranty. | ||
Mar 201546500 mi | The power-take off unit was leaking. The unit was replaced under warranty. I didn't realize it but this this is the second failure of this unit. The previous failure was repaired under a broader dealer service trip. | ||
May 201767580 miC $400 | I didn't count the replacement of pads or rotors, which was also completed, since these are wear items (total with these $1161.51). The master cylinder was leaking, so it was replaced. |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
Ford Flex in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
Dec 201238000 mi | Broken latch on the Front Console | ||
Aug 201349300 miUS $300 | Blown Rear Shocks; Replaced Rear Shocks | ||
Mar 201696000 miUS $600 | Both Front Inner Tie Rods and the Rear Tie Rod had to be replaced | ||
Jun 2017121000 miUS $500 | ABS Module replaced.....replacement part from junkyard. Did not fix the problem. Traded the car. |
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Ford Flex in Texas, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jan 20095000 mi | All exterior plastic window panels had dimples from install. Second row seats will not fold up with the push of the button, when the seats are fully rearward. They will unlock but will not fold all the way. |
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
Ford Flex in Ohio, United States May 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
Jun 200916000 mi | Seat motor locked up. | ||
Sep 201167000 mi | transmission shifted hard, tranny overhaul | ||
Mar 201280000 mi | Gear problems |
Ford Flex in California, United States May 2008 - Nov 2009 | |||
Dec 20083000 mi | Center console latch is broken, still waiting for part to come in. | ||
Jun 20098000 mi | drain tube for moonroof wasn't connected properly and water was leaking into the passenger compartment |
Ford Flex in Ohio, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Feb 20091000 mi | Front passenger door misaligned. Dealer attempted to repair but I didn't see much difference at conclusion. |
Ford Flex in North Carolina, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
Jul 200912000 mi | Front center console latch broke and they diagnosed the problem then ordered the part. Installed broken latch replacement part. Had several body panels to include doors and hood out of align and the dealer was unable to adjust them satisfactorily. | ||
Jun 201028000 mi | Latch on center console broke. It was replaced. | ||
Aug 201031400 miUS $107 | Paint peeled on hood and hood had several "dents" from merely closing the hood. Ford did not want to cover either problem and dealership decided they would cover paint if we paid for the "dents". Had to have it Painted three times. | ||
Jan 201227000 miUS $183 | Both rear calipers stuck and would not completely release. Had to replace all rear pads and right rear rotor and have both calipers rebuilt. | ||
Jul 201271000 miUS $128 | A/C would cycle between warm and cold when in traffic or sitting still. Also reported blend door thumping but dealer failed to address this until next trip. Blend door would thump under dash when A/C in auto. Had reported at earlier visit but was not addressed. |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States May 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
Sep 2013102000 miUS $400 | Rear back up sensors (2) had to be replaced | ||
Oct 2016186200 miUS $600 | Rear spring had broken. Had been causing terrible squeaking sound for a year. All fixed! |
Ford Flex in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2008 - May 2013 | |||
Mar 20097000 mi | Right front electric door lock actuator not working. Problem repaired. Problem has reoccured in less than a week. Also fuel system fill does not require a fuel cap and a check engine light code is occuring due to a malfunction. Problem repaired. Problem has reoccured in less than a week. | ||
Apr 200912000 miUS $500 | Repaired right front door lock by reinstalling door trim correctly. | ||
Jan 2013112000 miUS $1100 | Cooling fans failed cuasing the car to over heat. The car was towed to the dealer. |
Ford Flex in California, United States Nov 2008 - Sep 2013 | |||
Dec 200836 mi | On the way home from purchasing the vehicle, the odometer stopped working. Cannot legally drive the vehicle without an Odometer. Dealer had to order new gauge cluster. Bought car and could not drive it for almost a week. Dealer provided rental car. | ||
Dec 200916000 mi | Center console latch replaced. | ||
Aug 201027000 mi | Latch on center console broke for the second time. Car had a rough idle with RPM's surging up and down. Throttle body replaced under warranty. Rear driver back side window trim piece cracked. Replaced trim piece and side window under warranty. | ||
Jun 201261000 mi | AC switch bad. | ||
Nov 201268000 mi | Transmission started slipping at low RPMs. Dealer repaired under warranty. This should not be happening at 67k miles. Seriously disappointed with Ford. This will be my last Ford. | ||
Feb 201370300 mi | Transmission slipping again at 1250 RPM, light acceleration. Same problem as last report, even after repair. Dealer unable to duplicate problem on test drive. Problem is intermittant and less frequent as before, but still happening. | ||
Mar 201373000 mi | Engine was shuddering at low RPMs at 50 mph. Dealer found ignition coil and wires on cylinder 3 bad. Replaced wires, coil and spark plug. |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Aug 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
Oct 201142000 miUS $215 | sunroof seal was leaking and water was running down driver side A pillar onto seat and floor board Took to dealer and had repaired they also had to replace the Tweeter for the radio that was in the A pillar, it got wet. water leaking in to car at driver side A-pillar [ again ] causing headliner to get wet at top corner of driver side A-pillar and driver side carpet to be saturated with rain water. called dealer. they have to order parts. | ||
Nov 201143300 miUS $100 | water leaking into interior at driver side A pillar [top]. Dealer said it was coming in from around windshield rubber seal[top driver corner]. pulled windshield out , replaced rubber seal. Drove to NV from MI. in much rain and snow, no leak. | ||
Aug 201381000 miUS $1347 | 4 new tires installed (Michelin). Rear tie rod ends worn and replaced. Told by dealer rep if not replaced (tie rod ends)rear tires could not be aligned properly. |
Ford Flex in California, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 20104300 mi | Leaking AC hose. | ||
Jan 201319000 miUS $100 | Replace vent door actuator. Door lock actuator motor. | ||
Nov 201638300 miUS $200 | Radiator cooling fans. | ||
Dec 202155000 miUS $10 | Brake light bulb |
Ford Flex in Louisiana, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2017 | |||
Oct 201025000 mi | Console Latch Console Latch TSB 10-17-3 |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Jun 2009 - Aug 2011 | |||
Apr 201015200 mi | Burned out license plate light. | ||
Aug 201026000 mi | front brake grinding noise Ford Sync hard to understand on other end of phone at highway speeds. "could not replicate" | ||
Oct 201030000 mi | replaced rotors, pads and calipers | ||
Nov 201032000 mi | repair Sync hands free bluetooth with new software update and replaced hands free microphone. | ||
Jun 201140000 miUS $37 | Front left stabilizer bar link had to be replaced. | ||
Jul 201140000 mi | Replaced reverse sensor. |
Ford Flex in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2010 - Jul 2017 | |||
Oct 201212400 mi | When switched on, right side HID headlamp would briefly flicker then go out. Ford service replaced the HID bulb. | ||
Feb 201313320 mi | Vehicle would not start due to lack of battery power. A jump start allowed the vehicle to be driven to the dealer for diagnostics. No fault was found and no parts replaced. |
Ford Flex in Texas, United States Jan 2009 - Apr 2014 | |||
Jul 20098000 mi | Broken console latch. Common problem with 2009 Flexes. See Edmunds.com long-term Flex blog. | ||
Dec 20091000 miUS $10 | A small unpainted stripe (about 1/2 in long) in the seam between the front bumper and front fenders. Corrected with a small amout of touch up paint. | ||
Aug 201020900 mi | Front end creak and pop when car turned sharply and back to center. | ||
Mar 201136000 mi | Middle row seat would not fold. 0.5 repair day. Fixed, but still "finicky." | ||
Apr 201252800 miUS $300 | Rear AC actuator failed. | ||
Aug 201258300 miUS $212 | The vehicle blows hot air at idle and in slow moving traffic when temperature exceeds 100. TSB to reflash engine computer and recharge system performed. | ||
May 201368000 miUS $107 | Vehicle was overheating. Electrical cooling fan was malfunctioning and was replaced under extended vehicle warranty. In-dash CD Changer no longer worked. The unit would display "CD Focus Error". | ||
Apr 201481000 mi | Front climate control actuator failed. |
Ford Flex in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2020 | |||
Dec 20095000 mi | Hard shift/ transmission bucking TSB 09-23-6 missing plastic on Passenger interior door handle drivers side rear window trim cracked parts ordered | ||
Jun 20108000 mi | Dealer ordered part in Dec. but, was too far away for me to bring it back in for molding replacement until this oil change. Trim molding replaced no problem in June. exterior passenger pillar. Came off partially while on highway. replaced interior drivers side door handle molding. Fell off somewhere and was lost. | ||
Oct 201010300 mi | Exterior passenger door pillar moulding. Second time replaced. First replacement in June split within 48hrs. Rear drivers door lock intermittently would not unlock. Inspected and performed TSB 09-1-3 Adjusted right and left rear door lock grommets. Intermittent transmission bang. No condition found, no faults noted. | ||
Jul 201116000 mi | Seatbelt buckle middle row replaced pcm reflash | ||
Apr 201220300 mi | rear brakes replaced, brackets and rotors (20k) Car was dragging | ||
Jul 201222500 mi | reflash transmission microphone sync system Gasket on fuel door aftermarket microphone installed. TSB #10-25-12. | ||
Nov 201225900 mi | after driving 2/3 miles car was acting as if it would stall. throwing codes p0016/p0012 performed tsb 11-6-1 Replaced right and left side cam phasers. | ||
Mar 201545000 mi | heater fan while on heat to feet making whistling noise in intermittent bang on right turns, front end right side | ||
Apr 201762000 miUS $650 | Brakes, pads, rotors and calipers. (R) side caliper was not engaging. | ||
Dec 201768000 miUS $550 | Vehicle was increasing loud in rear, replaced passenger side rear wheel bearing Replaced ABS sensor, damaged while repairing rear bearing. | ||
Mar 201870500 miUS $922 | Right rear bearing replaced, under warranty from the last repair Replaced both rear lower control arm bushings Rear passenger side Tie rod |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201124180 mi | Rear inboard brake pads were wearing far faster than the rear outboard pads. Ford TSB instructed dealer to replace caliper holding brackets with new design. Rear pads were also replaced at this time. | ||
Aug 201126660 mi | Latch for front row centre console is broken, parts were ordered, but upon repair attempt, confirmed that the new part was not correct. Dealer ordered new parts to install at later date. | ||
Nov 201129760 mi | Latch for console was replaced, all works fine now. Front brakes developed groaning noise at low speed. More noticable when wet. Dealer performed TSB, replaced pads, rotor refinished, caliper holding brackets, and installed new noise dampening springs to pads. All fine now. | ||
Jun 201355180 miC $250 | Ford and I negotiated that I pay 50% of doing latest TSB for brake noise complaint. This repair was done in June and so far seems to be working. Ford would not accept 100% because the Flex was outside of warranty. I didn't want a fight. | ||
Dec 201360760 mi | serpentine drive belt squeaking, dealer replaced n/c for Ford Maintenance Plan. | ||
Nov 201471660 miC $113 | Coolant smell from engine area. Ford Dealer inspected and found no problems, invoice for 1 hour of inspection time. | ||
Jul 201579040 mi | Drivers window was squealing while going up & down. Removed inner door panel and sprayed silicone directly to track areas. | ||
Aug 201692380 miC $75 | Rear hatch struts replaced, the passenger side was badly rusted. Both exterior door mirrors have suffered total corrosion of the pivot post, the mirrors were loose. Both mirrors now glued down solid, no longer fold in. | ||
Dec 201696100 miC $232 | CEL came on, scanned codes and confirmed O2 sensor on bank 1, sensor 1 was failing. Replaced both upstream O2 Sensors myself. | ||
Apr 201799200 miC $130 | Left Rear Caliper was leaking brake fluid from back of caliper, leak from the mechanism that operates the parking brake. | ||
Jun 2017101680 miC $427 | Right rear caliper leaking internally, had the dealer fix as I had no time to do it myself. Caliper replaced. | ||
Sep 2017106640 miC $180 | LF wheel bearing was noisy and caused my wife concern. Replaced wheel hub assembly complete. | ||
Jun 2018115320 miC $26 | HVAC blend door actuator was broken, very simple DIY. |
Ford Flex in Colorado, United States Jun 2009 - Oct 2021 | |||
Oct 201122300 mi | Leaking Freeze Plugs and Water Pump replaced | ||
Dec 201233000 miUS $10 | Driver Side middle rear seat (larger side) would not unlatch to fold. Tried multiple solutions - finally got working after heavily lubricating center hinge with spray lithium grease. | ||
Sep 201669000 mi | Replace battery |
Ford Flex in District of Columbia, United States Jun 2010 - Feb 2014 | |||
Aug 201120100 mi | Repaired auto climate controls. Broke CD player in the process, then didn't set up new one with Sirius. Multiple trips and a lot of trouble to get this all sorted out. | ||
Mar 201225000 mi | Engine light came on and stayed on. Required a new cooling fan and one oxygen sensor for catalytic converter. Work covered under extended warranty purchased at end of Jan 2012. Estimated value of repairs $1,000. Unusual for less than 25k mi | ||
Aug 201228000 mi | This repair was after car returned from 6 mo checkup. After driving 1 mile, care nearly failed. Managed to limp back to dealer where I learned that computer and 2 coils had burned out. Am upset that this was not picked up at time of 6 mo ch. | ||
Feb 201442000 miUS $100 | LEAKY SEALS ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL CIRCULATING FAN FOR HVAC. BALL BEARING WEARING OUT. REPLACED FAN ASSEMBLY |
Ford Flex in Florida, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
May 201246000 miUS $357 | Driver side door handle broke off when opening door. I argued this should never happen and should be a warranty issue. I heard from a mechanic that this was the fourth door handle replacement this year for a Ford Flex at their dealership. Replacement of driver door handle. | ||
Oct 201248000 mi | AC ventilation actuator malfunction. Never notified of TSB. They want $478 to fix it. | ||
Jan 201348500 mi | RH passenger door will not unlock. Never notified of TSB. Rear view mirror auto-dimmer does not work. |
Ford Flex in Florida, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Feb 201019000 mi | Loose bolt on caliper on driver's front wheel. Brake worn by loose bolt and was replaced using a new bolt that had to be ordered. |
Ford Flex in Nebraska, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
May 20091000 mi | Both driver side doors needed to be rehung do to poor fit. |
Ford Flex in California, United States Aug 2009 - Feb 2015 | |||
Nov 201467600 miUS $100 | The mechanism which controls the airflow was replaced. Minor repair. |
Ford Flex in California, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
May 20094000 mi | door molding warped passenger side door and molding out of alignment. | ||
Jun 20096000 mi | Interior door molding came in and was installed. Exterior door molding arrived and was successfully installed. | ||
Sep 200911000 mi | Electronic door lock on passenger side failed to engage and "door open" light remained on. | ||
Jun 201149000 miUS $100 | Abrupt engagement of gears. Could not be replicated and has not reocurred. | ||
Feb 201377200 miUS $110 | Battery no longer holding a charge and had to be replaced. | ||
Mar 201378000 miUS $225 | fan motor actuator failed. Door lock electronic control out of adjustment. Door locks failed to open remotely. | ||
Feb 201497000 miUS $562 | I noticed a front end noise at 20-25 mph that sounded as if something was coming loose in the front end. |
Ford Flex in Florida, United States Feb 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
Sep 20099000 mi | Sync issue, incompatibility with some ipods | ||
Jun 201022000 mi | Broken center console latch. TSB |
Ford Flex in Texas, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
Jan 201284300 miUS $10 | Wire broke on oxygen sensor. Sensor replaced under my factory extended warranty. No charge | ||
Mar 201290000 mi | Front Struts and rear shocks replaced. Water leak near sun roof repaired per TSB. | ||
Sep 2012105000 mi | Stabilizer Bar link failed by improper installation from prior warranty repair. | ||
Oct 2012105000 mi | HEGO sensor-Upper failed. Damaged earlier while working on front suspension. | ||
Dec 2012105000 mi | Dealer's untrained mechanics broke several parts and covered up their mistakes. Broke electrrical sensors and taped wires to look like connected. Broke cv joint Problem with steering angle sensor. Traded Flex in to selling dealer. Told them to take it and shove it. They would not honor Ford's warranty. Got it off of my hands. Buyer beware. It went to a wholesaler in Texas. |
Ford Flex in Florida, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 201013000 mi | 3rd time for brake noise had latest TSB, replaced mounting brackets, pads and resurfaced front rotors |
Ford Flex in California, United States Jul 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
Jun 201375000 miUS $100 | When over 100 degrees outside the air quits working , blows hot. Did it when dropped off, dealer could not replicate the next day , no fix made. |
Ford Flex in Ohio, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
Mar 20106000 mi | Plastic trim piece / cover behind drivers side interior door handle broke. A retaining tab on the piece broke off. | ||
Apr 20106000 mi | Trim part ordered and covered under warranty. Replaced by myself. | ||
Sep 20109000 mi | Weather stripping around drivers and passenger windows (window run channel) detaching from door window area. The front center console latch broke and was replaced. | ||
Sep 201116000 mi | Interior trim piece behind front passenger door latch broke and needed replaced. | ||
Feb 201328700 miUS $250 | Front passsenger side wheel bearing needed replaced | ||
Jan 201429200 miUS $200 | Center console latch broke. | ||
Mar 201549000 miUS $625 | Replaced wheel bearings on 2 wheels | ||
Jun 201550000 miUS $800 | Replaced struts and shocks | ||
Feb 201656900 miUS $380 | Intermittent Tail Light issue due to shortage in factory towing hitch wiring harness |
Ford Flex in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2009 - Oct 2015 | |||
Dec 2009150 mi | Problem with the window trim was noticed by the dealer prior to delivery. Replaced trim the next day. New trim was either not installed correctly and required another visit to correct. Two repairs under warrantee. 1) Warped front rotors replaced 2) Verticle trim on doors replaced because they were screwed on too tightly causing a dimple. A second visit was needed at 800 miles b/c new trim was not installed correctly. | ||
Oct 201014000 mi | Two problems. 1st was a sound at cold start which sounded like the starter was engaged too long. 2nd was an engine light. Diagnosis - Cam Phasers. Job took 2 days b/c dealer didn't start work on 1st day. Cam Phaser repair solved 1st problem | ||
Mar 201120000 mi | Backup warning was undependable. Sensor(s) were replaced | ||
Oct 201129000 mi | Rear seat would not fold down. Replacement of the hinge/latch was performed. | ||
Oct 201475500 miUS $170 | Chrome on drivers door handle came loose and needed to be replaced |
Ford Flex in Iowa, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
Jul 201486500 miUS $100 | Brake lights would remain on even after car was turned off. Cruse control would turn off by itself randomly. Traction control would engage randomly. Fix was the brake switch - quick and fairly cheap. Driver's door handle broke off. Handles are plastic. Could have ordered new handle but would have been around $200. Mechanic glued broken part and all is still working well after 2 months. |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2018 | |||
May 201480000 miUS $260 | AC leak, and regulator switch | ||
Nov 201486000 miUS $198 | Loose left inner tie rod replaced. Four wheel alignment an additional $110 | ||
Jul 201594700 miUS $350 | left front wheel hub replaced. car had been making a grinding noise | ||
Dec 2015101000 miUS $389 | Fuel sensor | ||
Jul 2016107500 miUS $1706 | Had cold air blowing out of passenger side, warm air on driver's side. Sometimes warm air from both sides. | ||
Apr 2017116000 miUS $500 | 3 of 4 brake caliper slides were siezed in rear brake caliper brackets. repair was able to free pins. all pins/slides lubricated. rear passenger brake pad was metal to metal, replaced rear brake pad and rotor front toe was out of specs. necessary to correct wheel alignment. this problem, probably caused by potholes, required purchase of two new tires. | ||
Oct 2017122600 miUS $2410 | front end wanders, steering wheel off center, steering column squeaks when turning. They replaced steering gear, including spindle rod, and intermediate steering shaft. replaced both outer tie rods, and right rear toe adjustment link. Four wheel alignment. | ||
Apr 2018127000 miUS $2000 | Power steering pump broke, spilling fluid everywhere, rendering power steering inoperable. Was able to drive car home, and then to the dealer. |
Ford Flex in Saskatchewan, Canada Aug 2013 - May 2014 | |||
Oct 201336760 mi | TSB on rear caliper anchor brackets the floater pins and front caliper anchor brackets upgraded to 2011 Explorer brackets and floater pins. both front stabilizer links and the left hand rear stabilizer link were replaced in failed attempt to fix a thumping noise | ||
Apr 201442780 mi | TSB re-flash for hard shifting thump in floor boards, see fordflex.net for other owners reporting same issue. when driving on lumpy surface sounds like distant artillery fire. dealer doesn't recognize problem. |
Ford Flex in Washington, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jun 201692000 miUS $1300 | Rack and pinion |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Jan 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
Mar 201129760 mi | Reverse sensor replaced, rearview camera replaced. Rear door pillar trim replaced. |
Ford Flex in Louisiana, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2012 | |||
Jun 201154000 miUS $100 | a/c cooling fan failed a/c cooling fan failed for the second time |
Ford Flex in California, United States Nov 2008 - Dec 2015 | |||
May 20095000 mi | Front center console latch was broken and was replaced. We had called earlier so the part was available. | ||
May 201018000 mi | Driver door handle broken-part around keyhole had plastic clip broke, door handle could be removed. May be defect, hit by something, or attempted theft. | ||
Mar 201128000 mi | Power seat did not automatically go back for easy exit. Entire power seat mechanism replaced. | ||
Sep 201139000 miUS $200 | Heard knocking on passenger side front when changing temperature in car. Air mixing door was malfunctioning. | ||
Mar 201246000 miUS $100 | Automatic Rear Liftgate would not stay open, but instead chime rapidly and close again. Diagnosed as liftgate struts were not supporting enough, so struts were replaced. | ||
Dec 201260000 mi | Plastic handle for center console latch broke. Can still open with metal latch. | ||
Sep 201370000 miUS $100 | Rough shifting. Leaking near air conditioning evaporator. Repaired overnight. | ||
Oct 201370300 mi | The latch and lid of the front center console (armrest between driver & passenger) came off. | ||
Mar 201475000 miUS $1250 | Cracked COP, engine computer damaged. Spark plugs, computer, and 3 COPs replaced. | ||
Nov 201592000 miUS $1890 | Trouble light reported low efficiency of catalytic converter. Converter bed was damaged so it and oxygen sensor replaced. While idling, suddenly dumped coolant and indicated high temperature. Radiator support broken, and fan motor failed. Motor part of larger assembly which was replaced. |
Ford Flex in Texas, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2014 | |||
May 201012000 mi | ECM failed car would not run |
Ford Flex in Ohio, United States Oct 2008 - May 2014 | |||
Mar 20096000 mi | Trim around driver side front door was coming loose. They order a new part and replaced it. | ||
May 200910000 miUS $19 | The 2nd row seat would stop halfway through folding. They replaced the strut and now it works fine. | ||
Dec 200923000 mi | The lock on the front passenger side door unlocks and immediately locks again when using the remote or the unlock switch on the driver's door. The service dept. said it worked fine for them. It's done it multiple times since I picked it up. The leather seat cover on the driver side 2nd row seat came undone on the door side. The upholstery shop was not open on the day of the visit. I will take it back another time. | ||
Jan 201024000 mi | Seat cover fixed. | ||
Apr 201029000 miUS $300 | The earlier lock problem was resolved. A TSB was issued for the defect. Works fine now. |
Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States Jul 2015 - May 2017 | |||
Aug 2015148300 miUS $496 | Oxygen sensor failure resulting in CEL | ||
Jan 2017US $350 | battery was low |
Ford Flex in North Carolina, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
Dec 201474000 miUS $1400 | Phaser had to be replaced. This required removing the intake and other parts on top of the engine. Replaced several other parts while in there. |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Sep 200914260 miC $250 | Tranny reflash |
Ford Flex in Texas, United States May 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
Feb 201365300 miUS $189 | Fuel Pump seal o-ring at tank improperly installed allowing tank to leak on fill up. Took car to dealer to have it looked at and they missed it. Took it to local firestone and they caught it. | ||
Jul 201367200 mi | oxygen sensor failure | ||
Nov 201368600 miUS $275 | all kinds of problems with radio AC controls and dash controls. | ||
Jan 201470000 mi | The local firestone shop recommended looking into having the transmission repaired. Can't remember the issue. |
Ford Flex in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jan 20094960 mi | Rear light assemblies both right and left have moisture that has got inside. Done at routine maintenance time. Also, driver side rear door lock tab (The thing that pops up when you unlock) was not functional as not attached. easily reattached. Done at routine maintenance time. |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada May 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
Apr 201127900 mi | |||
May 201128520 mi | Trim piece replaced |
Ford Flex in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Oct 2020 | |||
Aug 201673000 miUS $920 | A/C cooling fan assembly replacement Plastic cladding on FR passenger door blew off while driving. Replaced. | ||
Jun 201785000 miUS $200 | Additional plastic window cladding fell off and had to be replaced. AC continues to blow but not be as chilled as it should be; the air also remains humid. | ||
Oct 2020125000 miUS $500 | Water pump failed, hydrolocking the cylinders and cracking the block. Car scrapped. |
Ford Flex in Florida, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 201490000 miUS $600 | Had to replace engine fan assembly because one of the fans in assembly was not working to cool a/c condenser |
Ford Flex in Alabama, United States Jul 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
Sep 201243000 miUS $186 | Battery had bad cell |
Ford Flex in Georgia, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
May 201232000 mi | Check engine light came on - car in shop for 2 days, sensors were replaced Check engine light reappeared day after replacing 2 separate sensors. Replaced computer. Scraping noise - right front wheel bearing replaced |
Ford Flex in Georgia, United States Dec 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
Mar 2018128000 miUS $325 | Low Freon, leaking from system. | ||
Nov 2021148000 miUS $550 | Valve cover gaskets needed replacement for leaking oil |
Ford Flex in North Carolina, United States May 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
Jun 201377000 miUS $1156 | cooling fan assembly was replaced. |
Ford Flex in Florida, United States Nov 2008 - Apr 2011 | |||
Jul 20094000 mi | noise from driver side window, trim loose | ||
Nov 200912000 mi | squeak in rear passenger side of vehicle. Fixed but squeak returned. Back at dealer. | ||
Dec 200913000 mi | Squeak in rear passenger side of vehicle. |
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Sep 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
Jan 20097000 mi | Middle row seatback loose on one side. Whole seatback replaced with new internal seat frame. Rear passenger taillight fogging up as if not sealed. Noticed in very cold weather. Whole Taillight replaced. Rear Backup Camera sometimes not imaging. Video or signal is too distorted to view. Dealer could not replicate but problem persists. |
Ford Flex in Florida, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
Jul 20093000 mi | front center console latch | ||
Jun 201018000 mi | ongoing issues brake noise tsb brackets console latch repaired for the second time | ||
Jan 201124700 mi | After console latch repair not completed properly, used rusted screw, wrong size, fell out and when I lifted the console cover other screw broke off, required a new cover, i'm sure ford paid for it, but the dealer should have eaten it. |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Sep 2008 - Oct 2011 | |||
Apr 201019000 mi | Refrigerator operation intermittent. Refrigerator replaced with new unit. |
Ford Flex in Kentucky, United States Aug 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
Jan 201243000 miUS $120 | O2 sensor replaced and new tires |
Ford Flex in New York, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
Aug 20095000 miUS $40 | Front door handle trim loose. Fell out. Dealer replaced. Capless fuel filler trim fell off. Dealer replaced with new parts. | ||
May 201236000 mi | Recirc door flapping on change from recirc to fresh air. Memory side view mirrors losing position. |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Feb 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
Jul 201132240 mi | The driver's side door handle broke off. The dealer replaced it with a new one. |
Ford Flex in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Apr 20093100 mi | Power Transfer Unit (PTU) for AWD system has a known seal leak. Transmission fluid leaks onto hot exhaust manifold and smelly smoke permeates cabin when vehicle comes to a stop. First attempt to repair leak was not successful, despite a TSB. Interior trim on pillar between windshield and passenger window was coming away from the frame. Needed new piece of trim with proper clips to refit snugly onto pillar. | ||
Jun 20095580 mi | Second attempt to repair leaking seal in PTU. No problems after this fix...no gear oil leaking onto exhaust manifold ergo no nasty smell anymore! | ||
Jan 201022320 mi | Rear seat leather had come away from seat frame. Could not reattach myself as there was an interior clip that needed to be secured. Dealership repaired; seat is fine again. Hydraulic rear seat is supposed to fold forward at touch of button...but often too weak to complete this motion. There is a TSB for this. Dealer order parts and fixed hydraulic strut. |
Ford Flex in California, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Mar 20094000 mi | Strange shifting at idle and low speeds. Rear liftgate misaligned (sagging). Was perfect when I took delivery of vehicle. | ||
Jul 201013000 mi | Drive train made a horrible metallic snap noise upon first acceleration from park. Dealer found nothing wrong. |
Ford Flex in United Arab Emirates Jan 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jan 2013 | Gear makes big hit while shifting down or up at lower gears |
Ford Flex in New York, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Mar 2009 | The Flex had two problems from the get-go. 1. Exterior paint scratches on rear passenger door unseen because car was delivered at night. Second issue: Excessive noise in AM radio. Very bad signal to noise ratio. Swapped radio then antenna cables then rooftop mount. |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Nov 20083000 mi | Air vent on headliner was falling out. | ||
Feb 20097000 mi | Thud in front right suspension, could not find a problem Passenger door lock stayed locked after repeated unlocking with unlock-button on driver side and or on key fob. |
Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 20095000 mi | Vista Top had cracked glass. |
Ford Flex in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2008 - Aug 2012 | |||
Nov 201015000 mi | Passenger side rear seat would not release without major effort. Mechanism was replaced. |
Ford Flex in Saskatchewan, Canada Feb 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
Feb 201136580 mi | axle seal leak |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Nov 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
Dec 201371000 miUS $372 | Frozen front slide brackets and unnecessary stability control activation. |
Ford Flex in Idaho, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2018 | |||
May 201462400 miUS $640 | A/C would blow warm air whenever vehicle was stopped/idle (i.e. at a stoplight). | ||
Jul 201465000 miUS $500 | Same problem as previous 2 repair trips--A/C blows warm air whenever the car is idle for more than a minute or two. Every time we bring the car in, dealer claims to be unable to duplicate the problem, yet something is replaced at high cost. A/C continued to blow warm air after 2 previous repairs (new compressor, and new A/C valve). This time driver side cooling fan was replaced and that seems to have fixed the problem finally after 3 repair trips and $1,500 spent. |
Ford Flex in Connecticut, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
Jan 201460200 miUS $1800 | no front heat |
Ford Flex in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2013 - Oct 2016 | |||
Apr 201354560 miC $1400 | Both O2 sensors malfunctioned | ||
Aug 201355180 miC $1130 | Replaced cracked A/C condenser | ||
Apr 201460140 miC $400 | Replaced toque converter Wheel bearing replaced | ||
Oct 201468820 miC $1200 | Engine fan failing - replace fan unit | ||
Jan 2015C $250 | Rear door actuator door motor replaced | ||
Apr 201573660 miC $250 | Calliper frozen |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
Apr 201343700 mi | Known TSB for transmission seal replaced under powertrain warranty |
Ford Flex in North Carolina, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
Mar 201362000 mi | Clunking noise in front end was initially diagnosed as a transmission noise. After several trips, it was discovered to be a stabilizer bar. Also replaces one tie rod end and did four wheel alignment. |
Ford Flex in Texas, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
Jul 201254700 miUS $400 | When the ambient temperature is above 100 degrees the air conditioner blow hot air for the duration of the time in vehicle. Furthermore the electrical system flickers random numbers at different times. We tried a new fan which DID NOT WRK! |
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States May 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201378000 miUS $1260 | PTU replaced | ||
Jun 201490000 miUS $85 | Sensor replaced | ||
Jun 2017145000 miUS $600 | updated software | ||
May 2018168000 miUS $125 | Replace actuator |
Ford Flex in Alberta, Canada Apr 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jul 201593000 miC $500 | Replaced noisy fan |
Ford Flex in Illinois, United States Apr 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
Sep 2016103000 miUS $19 | Rear parking sensor failed |
Ford Flex in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
Sep 2017102000 miUS $45 | Drivers side rear wheel bearing making humming noise, more noticeably at higher speeds, indicating bearing wear. Replaced bearing, noise gone, quiet now. Since that has been repaired, have noticed steering difficulty when parking. Suspect rear caliper on wheel that I worked on. Caliper was difficult to retract the pistons. Possible frozen caliper. |
Ford Flex in Manitoba, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201897960 miC $1250 | AC pressure valve and rad fan assembly |
Ford Flex in Alberta, Canada Sep 2018 - Mar 2021 | |||
Oct 2018130200 miC $435 | Lots of Leakage of power steering fluid. Fuel pump module failed right at the mechanic workshop while testing the car after replacement of power steering pressure hose it originally came in for. Module was replaced free of charge |
Ford Flex in Maryland, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
Apr 201799000 miUS $300 | Fan controller replaced |
Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States Nov 2009 - Aug 2011 | |||
Jan 2009 | Bought the car and the big moonroof had a tiny fracture. Visible, not leaking or anything. Had it repaired under warranty. |
Ford Flex in New Mexico, United States - Sep 2009 | |||
Jul 20095 mi | Weatherstrip was malformed | ||
Aug 20092000 mi | Headliner rattle - broken clip | ||
Sep 20092500 mi | Applique panel flew off while driving down highway |
Ford Flex in Illinois, United States - Sep 2009 | |||
May 20092500 mi | Car ran out of gas two other times, brought into dealership given run around took car on cross country trip had to refill every 110 miles Brought car in for the fourth time to dealership it took two weeks but found pump connecting two tanks malfunction | ||
Sep 200912000 mi | Wife driving at high speed car shut down, dealership could not find or fix problem. Car in shop 5 weeks. Ford decided to give us a new car |
Ford Flex in Illinois, United States Feb 2011 - Oct 2016 | |||
Jul 2016156000 miUS $200 | Blower motor failed | ||
Oct 2016164000 miUS $200 | Headlight |
Ford Flex in Maine, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
Dec 201027000 mi | Problem with adequate heat. Last year, first noticed in winter, heater core replaced per Ford TSB. Did not solve problem. Took vehicle back last month...recent Ford TSB recommended flush of coolant system and update computer...helped a bit | ||
Feb 201129000 mi | Still having same problem with inadequate heat. In contact with Ford..engineering rec a specific remedy. Dealership attempted (with their most experienced mechanic)....did not solve problem. Then was told field engineer from Ford would exam | ||
Mar 201131000 mi | Repair number 4 attempted at dealership, this time with supervision of Ford field engineer...problem ultimately not fixed. Working with Ford (they have not been the best to deal with on this) but may invoke "Lemon Law" |
Ford Flex in Colorado, United States Oct 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
Jan 2010 | PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK USING THE KEY FOB OR THE INTERNAL BUTTON | ||
Jul 20108000 mi | replaced the defective throttle body | ||
Aug 201118000 mi | replaced throttle body, this is the 2nd throttle body replacement |
Ford Flex in Washington, United States Dec 2009 - Aug 2010 | |||
Jan 201015000 mi | Reverse Assist sensor failed. Was replaced |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Nov 2016 | |||
Sep 201017360 mi | trim with keyless entry pad needed to be replaced. coming apart from car. | ||
Oct 201237200 mi | replace rear wheel bearings, worn and making noise squeeling from belt area, replaced idler pulley, tensioner pulley and belt squeeking from steering when turning center console latch broken, turns out the whole lid needs to be replaced | ||
Feb 201339040 mi | PTU unit leaking oil on exhaust and smelling like burning gear oil. Replaced right axle and resealed unit. In extreme cold there would be a whining sound coming from the transmission area. Especially around 60 to 65km per hour. Turns out there was a TSB regarding the transmission cooler line rubbing against the frame transfering the noise. | ||
Jun 201452080 mi | The knuckle bushing plates in the rear were both changed, along with control arms and most of the other parts and a spring replaced. | ||
Sep 201457040 mi | Steering pump hose leaking. First trip to put dye in the engine oil and power steering oil to see which is leaking. Second trip back to find its the power steering hose. Third trip to have it replaced. |
Ford Flex in Missouri, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2016 | |||
Oct 20097000 mi | Power captain chair would not power fold. | ||
Dec 201034000 mi | Typical front brake grinding problem with 2009 Flexes. Dealer replaced pads, rotors, calipers, and springs. | ||
Jan 201261000 miUS $329 | Front wheelbearing replaced. | ||
Apr 201387000 miUS $998 | Roar in back/front?????. They can't find the problem. Installed both rear wheel bearings. Installed right front axle with carrier bearing. | ||
May 2014109000 miUS $25 | I replaced the air circulation actuator motor |
Ford Flex in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Sep 20097000 mi | The car has been in the shop for about one month of the three months I have owned it.I just picked it up today after the fourth attempt to fix a bad leak. I don't know if it is fixed yet. |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Aug 200916120 mi | Leaking rear hatch |
Ford Flex in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
Dec 2014102000 miUS $35 | Outside mirror switch replaced | ||
Oct 2015119800 miUS $600 | Wheel bearings left front and rear |
Ford Flex in Illinois, United States Aug 2010 - Oct 2016 | |||
Apr 201249000 miUS $130 | Right tie rod replaced | ||
Sep 201255000 mi | seal on AWD transfer case, leaking slightly. |
Ford Flex in Oregon, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2017 | |||
Mar 201357000 mi | 2 seals leaking affecting AWD. Caught early before a leakage on driveway. | ||
Jul 201471500 miUS $100 | Stabilizer bar and RF Strut replaced | ||
Jun 201583000 miUS $100 | Front right and left link(sway bar ends) Same parts were replaced at 41,743 miles. Replaced second time at 82,500 miles. First time under warranty. Second time under extended warranty. | ||
Aug 201584700 miUS $100 | Blend Door Motor Assy.(one of four) was replaced. Blend Door Motor gear was slipping and causing a loud clicking sound. |
Ford Flex in Saskatchewan, Canada Apr 2011 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jan 201245280 mi | Oil seal replacement to stop leak. | ||
Sep 201447120 miC $1800 | Rear door power lift repaired. Still not working. Changed locking mechanism and controller. They want to change lift motor now. | ||
Jul 201553320 miC $800 | Rear tie-rod replaced, both sides Rear sway bar linkage broke |
Ford Flex in New Jersey, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
Aug 200916000 mi | Replaced rear pads and rotors per TSB | ||
Aug 201030000 mi | Replaced front pads and rotors per TSB | ||
Sep 201140000 miUS $275 | Check Engine light for ODC P0605 ECM ROM |
Ford Flex in Nova Scotia, Canada Jan 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jan 201259900 mi | Replaced a foggy headlight, caused by moisture inside the headlight housing, replaced housing,lens, hid ballast, and igniter. Experienced rough up shift or down shift from the automatic transmission seemed as if it would stay in the gear too long and then drop into gear with a harsh revving noise and a pull feeling from torque. occured when doing rolling stops Upon replacement of a complete headlight assembly the hid type, owner had to return for an additional visit to have the headlights aimed properly. | ||
Mar 201232940 mi | Water leak into a headlight. Condensation into a headlight. Fog inside my headlight. Water pooling at the bottom of my headlight | ||
Apr 201347120 miC $1400 | Brakes seized on calipers, totally destroyed rotors and pads | ||
Jul 201348360 miC $400 | Loud noise vibration type sound worse when turning wheels left to right | ||
Dec 201352080 mi | Intermittent heat when vehicle idled, | ||
Apr 201454240 miC $230 | Lower door gasket torn away from lower door trim due winter freezing ice build up | ||
Oct 201460140 miC $250 | Noise or thunk would occur after rolling over a bump at slow speeds or turning. Dealer assessed the issue and ordered the part to make repair. Lower driver side sway bar end links and bushing. |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
Apr 201122940 mi | Stabilizer bars ordered for the front end Stabilizer bars installed. | ||
Jul 201126040 mi | Intermittent wobble of steering wheel during slow speed braking. Dealership replaced rotors, pads, calipers re: Technical Service Bulletin. Phone connection stopped working. | ||
Dec 201133480 mi | Replaced automatic tailgate arm. | ||
Jun 201346500 miC $285 | Front Stabilizer Bars replaced (again) | ||
Jun 201457040 mi | Boot torn. Axle replace under warranty. |
Ford Flex in Alberta, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jul 201016740 mi | Headlight had too much moisture in it. The lense/housing had to be replaced. |
Ford Flex in Arizona, United States Apr 2010 - Mar 2016 | |||
Jun 20101700 mi | Aligned driver's door and rear bumper. Buffed scratches out of roof panel. Said they were only in clearcoat. Buffed scratches out of passenger headlight shield. Re-coated shield with anti-UV coating to prevent yellowing with age and sun exposure. Aligned driver's door and rear bumper. | ||
Jul 20103000 mi | Water leaking from overhead front courtesy lights after sitting in 30-minute-plus torrential downpour. Couldn't find source of leak or replicate later, even with high-pressure or high-flow hose. Probably moonroof. Doesn't happen in carwash. This problem has never recurred so I consider it "fixed." The drain tubes were not blocked. I believe that the amount and force of rain was simply more than the drains could handle, so some water dripped into interior. Water leaking from overhead front courtesy lights after sitting in 30-minute-plus torrential downpour. Couldn't find source of leak or replicate later, even with high-pressure or high-flow hose. Probably moonroof. Doesn't happen in carwash. This problem has never recurred so I consider it "fixed." The drain tubes were not blocked. I believe that the amount and force of rain was simply more than the drains could handle, so some water dripped into interior. | ||
Sep 20108000 mi | Front brake grinding noise. Parts ordered. Common problem. TSB 09-13-3 Trim piece behind passenger door handle loose. Part ordered. Front brake grinding noise. Parts ordered. Trim piece behind passenger door handle loose. Part ordered. | ||
Oct 201010000 mi | Brake assembly was replaced. Plastic trim on exterior of passenger and driver door loose. Parts installed successfully. Part installed. Brake assembly was replaced. Part installed. Parts installed successfully. Plastic trim on exterior of passenger and driver door loose. | ||
Nov 201011300 mi | Parts installed successfully. | ||
Feb 201114000 mi | Trim panel on driver's pillar was not flush with window seal, causing wind noise at highway speed. Also, same trim panel, combination lock feature did not work to lock the car. Dealer ordered new part. Trim panel on driver's pillar was not flush with window seal, causing wind noise at highway speed. Also, same trim panel, combination lock feature did not work to lock the car. Dealer ordered new part. | ||
Apr 201118000 mi | High beams repaired. A broken wire was causing them to work only intermittently. High beams repaired. A broken wire was causing them to work only intermittently. | ||
Jun 201123000 mi | Could feel brakes grab when turning out of parking lot at low speeds, even though brakes were not being applied. Intermittent, not reproducible on demand. Applied TSB 10-7-2. Hard to describe. TSB performed on previous trip. Service rep had me bring car back in--parts sent by Ford for only one side before so repair not complete. Remainder of parts came in. Installed. | ||
Jul 201123500 mi | Brake problem from last month returned. This time couldn't replicate. Couldn't fix. | ||
Sep 201126000 mi | Moonroof switch replaced. Seat cover reattached and secured. Reprogrammed driver's seat key insertion return module. Problem with Advance Trak/Control Trak continued. Installed tsb 09-23-6. Will see if it works. | ||
Dec 201129000 mi | Driver's heated seat intermittently inop. Replaced module three times. First two modules were defective. Different supplier was used for third module. Fix successful, but it was really three trips to shop totalling 5 days to get it done. | ||
Apr 201232000 mi | CV boot problem. Right front axle removed and replaced. | ||
Aug 201574700 mi | Driver side.power seat not responding properly. |
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
Sep 201134100 miC $150 | squeaking noise from rear wheels when humid or raining out, they could not replicate. have to return when weather is right. | ||
Jan 201244440 mi | radio stopped working 2 times. no signal am or fm. jukebox worked. arrived at our destination and turned off truck. when we started the truck the radio worked again. squealing noise rear when accelerating from a stop on humid days. | ||
May 201358900 miC $240 | GPS not working properly. Needed update done. No indication update needed just stopped working properly |
Ford Flex in Alberta, Canada May 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
Jun 200913020 mi | hard shift from first to second. reflash. | ||
Apr 201027340 miC $86 | Leaking seal on PTU fixed under TSB | ||
Dec 201155180 miC $570 | Worn Tie rods replaced and alignment done Replaced weatherstripping in passenger door |