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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%)

Chart based on 102 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2013 Ford Flex.

2013 Ford Flex engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 20 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

67000 mi Turbo replaced on Ecoboost motor. Failed oil seal. 
25000 mi

US $297
Running rough and stalling at stops. Replaced Purge Control Solenoid 
63000 mi Oil pump replacement 
66000 mi

US $4500
Excessive coolant consumption due to leaking water pump. Water pump was replaced. 
38600 mi Fuel Pump failed, there was a recall on this part, replaced for free by Ford 
117000 mi

US $50
Phasers, Chamshaft, and Timing belt replaced due to fault. Code showed 'Camshaft Misalignment' problem. Necessitated partial engine rebuild. Paid under warranty. 
104000 mi

US $2000
The water pump was leaking coolant. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop and a new water pump was installed with new coolant. 
75950 mi

C $300
Fuel pump recalled, replaced by dealer. 
71000 mi

US $1333
Failure of coil pack cylinder 1 
35000 mi Error code P0161 Oxygen Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 2 replaced under warranty 
11800 mi Car stopped running. Was a bad fuel module. 
83000 mi

US $300
Fuel pump modulator quit 
92000 mi

US $400
Spark plug failure 
100000 mi

US $5600
Water pump failure  Timing chain 

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2013 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

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

38100 mi Recall on o ring within fuel line. Smell of gasoline was constant. And, Ford did not notify us of the recall! 
90000 mi

US $75
The gas cap (which the Flex does not have) developed an emissions problem. The fix was a 75.00 charge to us. 
161000 mi

US $10
Idiot light came on, code said that an exhaust emissions part needed to be replaced. Paid 10 dollars for the evaluation. The light intermittently comes on. Have not noticed any problems nor mpg reduction. 

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2013 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

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

27000 mi Fuel leak 
22940 mi

C $812
the canister on the vacuum system of the gas tank was damaged during the winter and gave a check engine light. 
32000 mi

US $557
Replace ignition lock and key mechanism - was getting stripped out and manifested as being hard to start - wouldn't always engage on the first try or two. 
54570 mi

US $360
Check engine light led to fail EVAP control purge valve and needing replacement. 
71000 mi

US $3200
Water pump broke, overheat. Replaced water pump, required removal of timing chain - water pump integrated into engine. 
40000 mi

US $172
Evap sensor replaced. Check engine light and scanned for code. 

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2013 Ford Flex Engine Problems

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