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2010 Ford Flex repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (6%)

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2010 Ford Flex electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (49%)

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Chart based on 57 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Ford Flex

Engine not specified

55000 mi

US $225
blend door motor was replaced to correct heat coming out instead of cool air 

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2010 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

33000 mi liftgate motor inoperative, reset motor contol 
61000 mi

US $539
refrigerant recharge replaced actuator $ 202 fixed leaks in AC , $539 Blown turbo, car in shop 22 days, cost > $3000 
27580 mi

C $480
Replaced rear pad and rotors at my expense. Replaced right front tire pressure sensor covered under warranty. 
36160 mi Air bag warning light. Passenger side air bag faulty. Back ordered. Replaced by dealer after 3 weeks. 
46000 mi

US $250
Factory passenger side headrest DVD player stopped working. Replaced with takeout unit from other flex. 
65000 mi

US $20
Replaced heater blend door actuator 
116645 mi

US $211
Blend door motor 
105000 mi

US $350
multiple blend door actuator failures causing hot air to flow from the vents on the passenger side. 
35000 mi Passenger side of the dual zone A/C quit working. Dealer rep[laced actuator. 
84600 mi Heater blowing cold at idle. TSB recall. 
60500 mi

C $100
AC blows warm 
30480 mi

C $302
Rear driver side factory DVD headrest monitor failed. Was replaced under pro-rated warranty coverage and costs shared with dealer and Ford. 
45000 mi Plate covering number pads on door rattle. Dealer relaced 
86460 mi

C $300
Replace actuator motor for heater doors. 
60760 mi

C $100
Power window drivers side stopped working, found to be faulty switch, replaced under Ford Extended Warranty just paid $100 deductible. 
56000 mi A/C Vent actuator needed to be replaced. 
53000 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? 
64000 mi Blend door motor. 
66500 mi

US $600
Blend door motor defective and replaced. 
41540 mi Heater Damper motor was making load clicking noise 
59700 mi

US $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. 
32000 mi Rear DVD players will not turn off. 
7440 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. 
11780 mi Dealer still cannot figure out the faulty TPMS message. 
15500 mi 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. 
16120 mi New DVD Headrest ordered and replaced. Works fine now. 
25420 mi Monitor "A" (behind driver) would not turn off. When pressed off, it would restart after 3-4 seconds. Dealer could not replicate. 
27900 mi Monitor A would not turn off. Replaced under warranty now. 
23000 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. 
18800 mi leaks freon. dye added. return trip required 
57000 mi

US $600
"Vane" for mixing warm / cold air was stuck. 
68000 mi

US $100
blender solenoid behind instrument cluster was ticking with a clock like noise 
44000 mi

US $100
Two separate trips for different actuators Second actuator 
61000 mi

US $100
heat went out on passenger side. solenoid were replaced under extended warranty 

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2010 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

71000 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. 
71000 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. 
15000 mi power assist feature on rear hatch operated intermittently Installed SPO , linear strut motor on rear hatch, repair appears to be successful 
88000 mi

US $60
Drivers side mirror motor replacement 
29000 mi

US $100
Replace recirc door actuator 
37000 mi

US $100
Windshield Washer pump/motor 
139500 mi

C $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. 
69000 mi

US $100
Replace broken switch on rear power window. 
98000 mi

US $800
Leak in one of the A/C lines 
56600 mi

US $290
replace air intake door actuator 
6000 mi Sirrus radio plays at low volume while AUX line is being played. replaced radio seems to have resolved problem 
24000 mi Passenger-side window switch had become disconnected. 
65000 mi

US $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. 
73000 mi The air bag light came on - found loose cable. 
159000 mi

US $1000
Replaced condensor 
15000 mi Satellite radio bled through the Aux input 
24300 mi Actuater fan needed to be replaced. Warranty work 

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2010 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

5000 mi Driver's side headlight shuts off. Had to order a ballast. 
59920 mi

C $120
Battery died 
46000 mi

US $100
heat/cold actuator 
39680 mi Front blower motor was slightly noisy and was replaced. 
65000 mi

US $400
Motor in heating system failed resulting in cold air only on passenger side. 
6000 mi Interior light dimmer switch broke. Was repaired in about 1.5 hours. 
33300 mi

US $146
Replace recirculation door actuator that had been clicking. 
4300 mi - Rear Passenger side window not opening - fixed 

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2010 Ford Flex Electrical Problems

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