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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%)
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Chart based on 382 repairs.
2009 Ford Flex suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 32000 mi | Scraping noise - right front wheel bearing replaced |
| 90000 mi | Front Struts and rear shocks replaced. |
| 105000 mi | Stabilizer Bar link failed by improper installation from prior warranty repair. |
| 105000 mi US $550 |
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 |
| 86000 mi US $198 |
Loose left inner tie rod replaced. Four wheel alignment an additional $110 |
| 94700 mi US $350 |
left front wheel hub replaced. car had been making a grinding noise |
| 116000 mi | front toe was out of specs. necessary to correct wheel alignment. this problem, probably caused by potholes, required purchase of two new tires. |
| 122600 mi US $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. |
| 127000 mi US $2000 |
Power steering pump broke, spilling fluid everywhere, rendering power steering inoperable. Was able to drive car home, and then to the dealer. |
| 92000 mi US $1300 |
Rack and pinion |
| 81000 mi US $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. |
| 40000 mi US $37 |
Front left stabilizer bar link had to be replaced. |
| 186200 mi US $600 |
Rear spring had broken. Had been causing terrible squeaking sound for a year. All fixed! |
| 45000 mi | in intermittent bang on right turns, front end right side |
| 68000 mi US $550 |
Vehicle was increasing loud in rear, replaced passenger side rear wheel bearing |
| 70500 mi US $922 |
Right rear bearing replaced, under warranty from the last repair Replaced both rear lower control arm bushings Rear passenger side Tie rod |
| 28700 mi US $250 |
Front passsenger side wheel bearing needed replaced |
| 49000 mi US $625 |
Replaced wheel bearings on 2 wheels |
| 50000 mi US $800 |
Replaced struts and shocks |
| 20900 mi | Front end creak and pop when car turned sharply and back to center. |
| 36760 mi | both front stabilizer links and the left hand rear stabilizer link were replaced in failed attempt to fix a thumping noise |
| 42780 mi | 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. |
| 97000 mi US $562 |
I noticed a front end noise at 20-25 mph that sounded as if something was coming loose in the front end. |
| 106640 mi C $180 |
LF wheel bearing was noisy and caused my wife concern. Replaced wheel hub assembly complete. |
2009 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 48360 mi C $400 |
Loud noise vibration type sound worse when turning wheels left to right |
| 60140 mi C $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. |
| 130200 mi C $435 |
Lots of Leakage of power steering fluid. |
| 102000 mi US $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. |
| 62000 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. |
| 28760 mi | squealing noise rear when accelerating from a stop on humid days. |
| 119800 mi US $600 |
Wheel bearings left front and rear |
| 55180 mi C $570 |
Worn Tie rods replaced and alignment done |
| 7000 mi | Thud in front right suspension, could not find a problem |
| 61000 mi US $329 |
Front wheelbearing replaced. |
| 87000 mi US $998 |
Roar in back/front?????. They can't find the problem. Installed both rear wheel bearings. Installed right front axle with carrier bearing. |
| 37200 mi | replace rear wheel bearings, worn and making noise squeeking from steering when turning |
| 52080 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. |
| 57040 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. |
| 22940 mi | Stabilizer bars ordered for the front end Stabilizer bars installed. |
| 46500 mi C $285 |
Front Stabilizer Bars replaced (again) |
| 71500 mi US $100 |
Stabilizer bar and RF Strut replaced |
| 83000 mi US $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. |
| 49000 mi US $130 |
Right tie rod replaced |
| 53320 mi C $800 |
Rear tie-rod replaced, both sides Rear sway bar linkage broke |
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