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2009 Ford Flex repairs by problem area
Engine (14%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (26%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 382 repairs.
2009 Ford Flex other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (83%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Ford Flex
Engine not specified
| 16120 mi | Leaking rear hatch |
2009 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 33000 mi US $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. |
| 10300 mi | Rear drivers door lock intermittently would not unlock. Inspected and performed TSB 09-1-3 Adjusted right and left rear door lock grommets. |
| 16000 mi | Seatbelt buckle middle row replaced |
| 29000 mi | Rear seat would not fold down. Replacement of the hinge/latch was performed. |
| 46300 mi US $150 |
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. |
| 4960 mi | 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. |
| 9000 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. |
| 28000 mi | Power seat did not automatically go back for easy exit. Entire power seat mechanism replaced. |
| 46000 mi US $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. |
| 10000 mi US $19 |
The 2nd row seat would stop halfway through folding. They replaced the strut and now it works fine. |
| 36000 mi | Middle row seat would not fold. 0.5 repair day. Fixed, but still "finicky." |
2009 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 33480 mi | Replaced automatic tailgate arm. |
| 31500 mi | Upon replacement of a complete headlight assembly the hid type, owner had to return for an additional visit to have the headlights aimed properly. |
| 54240 mi C $230 |
Lower door gasket torn away from lower door trim due winter freezing ice build up |
| 1700 mi | Aligned driver's door and rear bumper. |
| 10000 mi | Parts installed successfully. Parts installed successfully. |
| 15000 mi | Passenger side rear seat would not release without major effort. Mechanism was replaced. |
| 32240 mi | The driver's side door handle broke off. The dealer replaced it with a new one. |
| 22320 mi | 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. |
| 5000 mi | Vista Top had cracked glass. |
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