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2013 Ford Flex repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (5%)

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2013 Ford Flex electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

32000 mi

US $150
Car would not start. Battery died. Replaced battery. 
36300 mi Passenger front door latch switch failed 
48000 mi

US $300
Door switch on rear passenger door failed 
71000 mi

US $1333
Failure of door switch right rear passenger door. 
78000 mi

US $481
Rear hatch actuator failed. Replace actuator 
45000 mi Battery went totally dead within one year of being replaced. Fully replaced under warranty 
54800 mi

US $2000
Adaptive Cruise Control Module failed 
36000 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. 
119000 mi

US $170
Rear backup camera was failing intermittently. I replaced the rear camera. 
117000 mi

US $50
Rear Camera module replaced after it Bagan showing all images upside down. 
137000 mi

US $515
Radio head unit repaired after a fault in the pre-amp section caused loss of all audio from radio/CD player. 
24000 mi Sync not maintaining bluetooth connection with iphone 7. Repair unsuccessful. Update: iOS 11.2 update corrected problem. No issues since. 
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. 
81200 mi Led climate lighting quit 
3000 mi Software update 
8740 mi Collision detection system module was malfunctioning and was completely replaced. 
99200 mi

C $152
Electrical problems with fog lamps. Replaced fog lamps. 
20000 mi Rear hatch lift motor squeaking during descent. Rear lift motor replaced. 
46600 mi

US $200
The latch for the passenger rear door was broken causing electrical malfunction. This was fixed under the extended warranty. 
35000 mi Wireless system was having issues seeing the keys and registering a tpms system fault. 
42000 mi

US $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 

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2013 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

4000 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. 
54000 mi Error code po456 condensation unit 
73000 mi

US $160
Backup camera diagnosed with an internal short. Quoted $650 for repair. Ordered used unit from salvage for $160 
77000 mi

US $102
Repaired a tire air sensor 
49000 mi Passenger seat heater not working. 

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2013 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

68954 mi

US $2681
Rear camera and navigation not working/working intermittently. Diagnosis plus replacement of rear camera and APIM module. 
53000 mi Windshield wiper pump 
70000 mi

US $5
door ajar switch 
45000 mi

US $100
Door ajar switch on front passenger side replaced. 
19740 mi

C $100
The front wipers wouldn't turn off. 

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2013 Ford Flex Electrical Problems

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