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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 382 repairs.
2009 Ford Flex transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (75%)
Chart based on 24 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
| 42000 mi US $100 |
LEAKY SEALS ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL |
| 70000 mi US $100 |
Rough shifting. Leaking near air conditioning evaporator. Repaired overnight. |
| 70000 mi | The local firestone shop recommended looking into having the transmission repaired. Can't remember the issue. |
| 42780 mi | TSB re-flash for hard shifting |
| 49000 mi US $100 |
Abrupt engagement of gears. Could not be replicated and has not reocurred. |
| 22500 mi | reflash transmission |
| 67000 mi | transmission shifted hard, tranny overhaul |
| 80000 mi | Gear problems |
| 68000 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. |
| 70300 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. |
2009 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 78000 mi US $1260 |
PTU replaced |
| 145000 mi US $600 |
updated software |
| 57040 mi | Boot torn. Axle replace under warranty. |
| 13000 mi | Drive train made a horrible metallic snap noise upon first acceleration from park. Dealer found nothing wrong. |
| 43700 mi | Known TSB for transmission seal replaced under powertrain warranty |
| 32000 mi | CV boot problem. Right front axle removed and replaced. |
| 60140 mi C $400 |
Replaced toque converter Wheel bearing replaced |
| 57000 mi | 2 seals leaking affecting AWD. Caught early before a leakage on driveway. |
| 13020 mi | hard shift from first to second. reflash. |
| 27340 mi C $86 |
Leaking seal on PTU fixed under TSB |
| 15520 mi | Gear makes big hit while shifting down or up at lower gears |
| 3100 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. |
| 5580 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! |
| 39040 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. |
| 55000 mi | seal on AWD transfer case, leaking slightly. |
| 36580 mi | axle seal leak |
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