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2018 Ford Flex repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 5 repairs.
2018 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Flex in Missouri, United States Jan 2019 - Apr 2022 | |||
| May 202150000 miUS $210 | Center console lid bracket mounting points broke off, necessitating replacement. Common issue on Flexes. | ||
| Jun 202152000 miUS $798 | Battery went bad, which led to the positive battery terminal completely disintegrating which required replacement of the whole cable. Not sure if related but during the repairs to the battery cable, the shifter also went bad - the car couldn't consistently tell if it was in D or not so the battery kept draining and having issues. They ended up replacing the battery a second time before figuring this problem out. The FCIM (computer that controls the whole front of the car) went bad through all the other issues, necessitating replacement. | ||
| Ford Flex in California, United States Jul 2019 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Jul 202026000 mi | Battery failed and leaked acid onto positive cable assy. Had to replace battery and positive terminal. | ||
2017 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Flex in Illinois, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 202193000 miUS $1200 | right front boot wheel bearing | ||
2017 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada May 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202263240 miC $350 | Rear right wheel bearing was starting to make noise. Replaced rear right wheel bearing. | ||
2016 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Flex in Alberta, Canada Aug 2017 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Jul 20177750 mi | Windshield washer not working, determined to be the hose coming off, dealer reconnected. OK. WARRANTY | ||
| Ford Flex in Colorado, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2017500 miUS $334 | All four doors out of alignment, resulting in wind noise. | ||
| Oct 20173000 mi | All Wheel Drive (AWD) system throwing wrench light. AWD control module replaced. Powertrain Control Module (PCM) replaced. | ||
2015 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Aug 20152950 mi | Took it to the dealer to adjust the tailgate because it does not always close properly. | ||
| Jul 201725530 miUS $179 | 4 Wheel Alignment. | ||
| Jun 202291000 miUS $200 | Had a vaccum hose and control unit replaced | ||
2015 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Flex in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201827900 mi | Replace right rear stabilizers | ||
2014 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Flex in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Sep 201510000 mi | Center armrest hinge broke. Repaired under warranty. Loaner car given. | ||
| Jan 201734000 mi | Roof repair around sunroof. Sunroof mounting brace broke twisting roof. Realign right side doors. | ||
| Jun 201852620 miUS $2050 | Replace both front struts. Replace both rear shocks. | ||
| Ford Flex in North Carolina, United States Mar 2017 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Sep 201731000 mi | Even though mine was not part of the fuel pump recall that is what was repaired/replaced. While at the stealership,I asked them to repair or replace the black pillars....which they did not do. At best a heat gun was used as you can see the plastic melted a lil bit and a crack is now on a rear one | ||
| Ford Flex in Ohio, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Dec 20158000 mi | Replace 2 wheels for spidering of clear coat. Covered under 3/36 | ||
| Apr 201716000 mi | 2 Aluminum wheels replaced due to spidering of clear coat.Covered under 3/36 | ||
| Ford Flex in Washington, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201628000 mi | A/C control panel developed crack near decorative debossed area (not by touch buttons). Dealer initially said would not be covered by warranty. Escalated to manager, who authorized repair. Parts ordered from Ford. Dealer replaced A/C control touch panel, which had cracked, under warranty. While vehicle was in dealer service center, the drivers exterior mirror was damaged. The housing was cracked, the integrated puddle light broken, glass broken, and power fold mirror failed. Dealer replaced whole mirror assembly at no charge. | ||
| Jun 201846000 miUS $100 | Rear window washer inoperative. Dealer found disconnected hose within tailgate and reconnected. Claimed was common problem. | ||
| May 202290000 miUS $200 | Replaced HID D3S bulbs on both driver and passenger sides. Required removing grill trim, grill assembly, and bumper assembly. Required removing headlamp assembly to access bulb cover. Done by self in home garage with hand tools. | ||
2014 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States Dec 2014 - Oct 2023 | |||
| Sep 201795747 miUS $59 | slapping noise in right front wheel hub assembly, diagnosed as gap by design that allows part on shaft to slap against hub when turning. Ford did design a washer to fill this gap if desired by owner to eliminate noise, but not necessary. Will not do any damage to wheel hub. | ||
| Nov 2017107704 miUS $735 | replaced left catalytic converter | ||
| Mar 2018132000 miUS $502 | replaced right rear wheel bearings | ||
| Aug 2020320758 miUS $1062 | replaced alternator and washer fluid pump | ||
| Nov 2022432000 miUS $806 | Replaced fan blower motor | ||
| Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States Jul 2017 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Oct 201858000 mi | Noise from left front, wheel bearing replaced under warranty | ||
| Apr 202089000 miUS $175 | Noise from back of car, Replaced right rear wheel bearing. | ||
| Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201636580 mi | axle seal failing, causing small fluid leak centre console latch broke B pillar trim on passenger door - connector failed, so the trim panel was loose. | ||
| Dec 201756110 miC $275 | Fuel Pump Drive Module replaced | ||
| May 201865100 miC $18 | Left headlight bulb burned out and relpaced | ||
| Jul 201867580 miC $1130 | 2 wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Feb 201979670 miC $250 | Replaced leaking seal | ||
| Dec 2021124620 miC $350 | inner tie rod replaced | ||
| Ford Flex in Washington, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201713000 miUS $8 | Manufacturers recall. Part that connects to hatch opened arm coming off. Verified that trim does not stay installed without detaching with moderate movement or vibration. Trim is faulty. Installed new trim piece and confirmed trim stays in place. Repair complete. | ||
| Ford Flex in Missouri, United States Jan 2015 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Sep 201512000 mi | Tailgate strut trim cover (broken at time car was purchased) and front passenger seat rail trim cover (missing at time car was purchased) were replaced. | ||
| Ford Flex in Virginia, United States Feb 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Mar 201535000 mi | Front left wheel bearing replaced due to noise. Front left wheel bearing replaced due to noise. | ||
| Ford Flex in Florida, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201717000 mi | Rear power liftgate malfunction, dealer replaced parts. | ||
| Ford Flex in Georgia, United States Dec 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jun 201530000 mi | Notice shock absorber leaking, replaced left rear shock absorber under warranty | ||
| Ford Flex in Michigan, United States May 2021 - Mar 2024 | |||
| May 2021133000 miUS $537 | Replace both front upper control arms and bushings | ||
| Oct 2022144000 miUS $1300 | Replace rear shocks, replace front struts | ||
2014 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Flex in New Jersey, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 201512000 mi | Rear passenger side "D" pillar was replaced due to a crack. Front passenger door was out of alignment and was repaired. All repairs covered under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201527000 mi | GPS system randomly showing car off course approx. 1/8 mile. | ||
| Aug 201633400 mi | Rear camera stopped working. Dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201740600 miUS $50 | Left rear pneumatic strut on liftgate have rusted and cracked through from the interior. Replaced under extended service plan, $50 deductible. | ||
| Aug 201746000 mi | Driver side door entry keypad came flying off at high speed. Replaced under warranty. Windshield washer pump stopped working. Unit replaced under warranty. | ||
| Ford Flex in California, United States Apr 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jul 201844000 miUS $600 | Replaced front and rear brakes with EBC GD rotors and EBC green stuff pads. | ||
| Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Dec 201422940 mi | Marker light at passenger side not illuminating. Had whole assembly replaced under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201530380 mi | Blower motor for climate fan was replaced because it would surge through different speeds without input from occupant. | ||
| May 201532480 mi | Wheel bearing failed at about 50000kms | ||
| Ford Flex in Alberta, Canada Mar 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Apr 201510320 mi | Faulty O2 sensor replaced under warranty | ||
| Jun 201512400 mi | replace faulty O2 sensor under warranty 2nd time in 3 months. This time sensor failed because fuel was too lean. | ||
| Sep 201631620 mi | Replace upper Strut mount bearings | ||
| Ford Flex in North Carolina, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 202273000 miUS $250 | Drive train module has a bad input, and needs to be replaced. Part is on backlog, but the car is safe to drive. Paid $250 as part of extended warranty. Unkown total cost. | ||
| Ford Flex in New York, United States Nov 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201797400 miUS $1200 | Right rear wheel bearing making noise, issue confirmed and wheel bearing replaced, While troubleshooting wheel bearing, it was noticed the rear brakes were completely worn down and the front brakes did not have much life left. Replaced pads and rotors front and rear. | ||
| Ford Flex in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Dec 201515000 mi | Windshield washer not working. Hose from reservoir to front washer had become disconnected. | ||
2013 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201335000 mi | Wireless system was having issues seeing the keys and registering a tpms system fault. | ||
| Oct 201442000 miUS $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 | ||
| Ford Flex in California, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201430300 mi | Automatic rear liftgate not fully opening; replace motor under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201535000 mi | Error code P0161 Oxygen Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 2 replaced under warranty | ||
| Ford Flex in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - May 2021 | |||
| Apr 20144200 mi | Front door out of alignment | ||
| Aug 201512200 mi | rattle in dash | ||
| Mar 201724000 mi | Sync not maintaining bluetooth connection with iphone 7. Repair unsuccessful. Update: iOS 11.2 update corrected problem. No issues since. | ||
| May 201725000 miUS $297 | Running rough and stalling at stops. Replaced Purge Control Solenoid | ||
| Ford Flex in Nebraska, United States Oct 2012 - May 2017 | |||
| Jan 201527300 mi | Two slight trim issues. The rearview mirror wiring was coming unwrapped and the driver's side door handle (interior) was scratched up. | ||
| May 201646600 miUS $200 | The center console hinge broke, the console was replaced The latch for the passenger rear door was broken causing electrical malfunction. This was fixed under the extended warranty. | ||
| Ford Flex in California, United States Aug 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jan 20133000 mi | Software update | ||
| Aug 201311000 mi | A leaking Drivers rear shock absorber. | ||
| Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada Aug 2012 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Oct 20123280 mi | Passenger side front wheel was rubbing fender | ||
| Feb 20138740 mi | Collision detection system module was malfunctioning and was completely replaced. | ||
| Jun 201431000 mi | Plastic cover by back pillar next to lift gate was cracked. | ||
| Apr 201899200 miC $152 | Electrical problems with fog lamps. Replaced fog lamps. | ||
| Ford Flex in Colorado, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Oct 201315800 mi | Intermittent buzzing noise from dashboard was traced to touch screen. Screws were tightened on touch screen mounting pads and buzzing noise disappeared. | ||
| Dec 201320000 mi | Rear hatch lift motor squeaking during descent. Rear lift motor replaced. | ||
| Mar 201423000 mi | Driver side rear D-pillar plastic trim developed a crack. Repair required removal of side glass to fit replacement trim panel. Left vehicle overnight to allow glass adhesive to more fully cure. | ||
| Ford Flex in Indiana, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201411800 mi | Car stopped running. Was a bad fuel module. | ||
| Dec 201530000 mi | PTU seal bad and leaking thick grease. | ||
| Dec 201750000 miUS $500 | Rear brakes and rotors are shot. Rear brake system causes rear brakes to not release, so they drag. It has been a problem on previous years and they issued a TSB. But say it doesn’t affect my year. We have never done the front brakes and they have lots of material left. The car was never driven with the ebrake on as the chime for that is so loud when you put it in gear that you can’t miss it. | ||
| Feb 201850000 miUS $500 | steering wheel on extension and retraction made strange noise. | ||
| Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Jun 2015 - Aug 2022 | |||
| Jan 2021104000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 2022117000 miUS $55 | There was noise coming from the front of the car when going over bumps. The front swaybar links were bad and were replaced. | ||
| Jul 2022119000 miUS $170 | Rear backup camera was failing intermittently. I replaced the rear camera. | ||
| Aug 2022119000 miUS $133 | A message kept displaying in the instrument cluster that the passenger door was ajar even though the door was fully closed. I replaced the faulty door latch. | ||
| Ford Flex in Washington, United States Aug 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Aug 201636000 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. | ||
| Ford Flex in Alberta, Canada Mar 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Mar 201775950 miC $300 | Fuel pump recalled, replaced by dealer. Sway bar links worn, replaced. | ||
| Dec 201796410 miC $300 | Replaced rear rotors and brake pads. | ||
| Ford Flex in California, United States Jun 2014 - Dec 2019 | |||
| May 201536300 mi | Sway bar bushing failed Passenger front door latch switch failed | ||
| Mar 201648000 miUS $300 | Door switch on rear passenger door failed | ||
| Mar 201771000 miUS $1333 | Front left wheel bearing failed Failure of coil pack cylinder 1 Failure of door switch right rear passenger door. | ||
| Oct 201778000 miUS $481 | Rear hatch actuator failed. Replace actuator | ||
| Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 201678000 mi | Rear silver panel on tailgate was separating from tailgate. Attachment clip was broken. Double sided tape fixed the issue. | ||
| Ford Flex in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jul 201554800 miUS $2000 | Adaptive Cruise Control Module failed | ||
| Ford Flex in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201752080 miC $1100 | Rear brakes making noise, replaced pads and rotor. Also found leaking rear shock, replaced both rear shocks. | ||
| Ford Flex in Illinois, United States Feb 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201556500 miUS $1000 | Axle bearings Rear limited chrome flex panel began to bubble | ||
| Apr 201681200 mi | Led climate lighting quit | ||
| Jun 201683000 miUS $300 | Fuel pump modulator quit | ||
| Aug 201692000 miUS $400 | Spark plug failure | ||
| Mar 2017100000 miUS $5600 | Water pump failure Timing chain | ||
| Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States Oct 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 2013 | 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. | ||
| Ford Flex in California, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jan 201632000 miUS $150 | Car would not start. Battery died. Replaced battery. | ||
| Dec 202066000 miUS $4500 | Excessive coolant consumption due to leaking water pump. Water pump was replaced. | ||
| Dec 202169000 miUS $3198 | Collision Warning/ABS/Traction Control warning lights come on intermittently. Replaced ABS/HCU module, and brake pedal switch. Clunking in front end. Replaced front sway bar end links. Leaking rear shock absorbers. Replaced. | ||
| Ford Flex in California, United States Apr 2017 - May 2018 | |||
| Apr 201863000 mi | Oil pump replacement | ||
| Ford Flex in Oregon, United States Aug 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 201545000 mi | Battery went totally dead within one year of being replaced. Fully replaced under warranty | ||
| Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Dec 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 201767000 mi | Turbo replaced on Ecoboost motor. Failed oil seal. | ||
| Ford Flex in Colorado, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Feb 201738600 mi | Fuel Pump failed, there was a recall on this part, replaced for free by Ford | ||
| May 201996000 miUS $50 | Transfer Case cracked, repaired under warranty. Transfer Case cracked, repaired under extended warranty. | ||
| Oct 2019101000 miUS $50 | Rear struts replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 2020117000 miUS $50 | Phasers, Chamshaft, and Timing belt replaced due to fault. Code showed 'Camshaft Misalignment' problem. Necessitated partial engine rebuild. Paid under warranty. Rear Camera module replaced after it Bagan showing all images upside down. | ||
| Jul 2022137000 miUS $515 | Radio head unit repaired after a fault in the pre-amp section caused loss of all audio from radio/CD player. | ||
2013 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Flex in Michigan, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018100000 miUS $800 | Rear wheel bearings. | ||
| Ford Flex in California, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jun 201554000 mi | Error code po456 condensation unit | ||
| Ford Flex in Texas, United States Oct 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 201549000 mi | exterior trim piece on B pillar chipped. Replaced without issue lid on center console would not latch. Took two trips to dealer to get it fixed. They eventually had to replace the entire center console. Rearview mirror loose & wobbling Passenger seat heater not working. | ||
| Feb 201764000 miUS $270 | windshield replacement due to vertical crack down the middle. | ||
| Ford Flex in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201773000 miUS $160 | Backup camera diagnosed with an internal short. Quoted $650 for repair. Ordered used unit from salvage for $160 | ||
| Ford Flex in Virginia, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201438100 mi | Recall on o ring within fuel line. Smell of gasoline was constant. And, Ford did not notify us of the recall! | ||
| Jun 201577000 miUS $102 | Repaired a tire air sensor | ||
| Oct 201590000 miUS $75 | The gas cap (which the Flex does not have) developed an emissions problem. The fix was a 75.00 charge to us. | ||
| Dec 2017161000 miUS $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. | ||
| Ford Flex in Georgia, United States May 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Sep 20134000 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. | ||
2013 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Flex in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jul 201653000 mi | Windshield wiper pump | ||
| Aug 201655000 mi | Noticed Oil leaking when I changed the oil. Took it into the Ford Dealership. Power Transfer Unit was bad and needed to be replaced. Covered under warranty. Noticed Oil leaking when I changed the oil. Took it into the Ford Dealership. Power Transfer Unit was bad and needed to be replaced. Covered under warranty. | ||
| Ford Flex in California, United States Aug 2013 - Nov 2022 | |||
| Mar 201513000 mi | Center console between front seats broke and was unable to open - rear hinge area broke. | ||
| May 201732000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 202054570 miUS $360 | Check engine light led to fail EVAP control purge valve and needing replacement. | ||
| Aug 202268954 miUS $2681 | Rear camera and navigation not working/working intermittently. Diagnosis plus replacement of rear camera and APIM module. | ||
| Nov 202271000 miUS $3200 | Water pump broke, overheat. Replaced water pump, required removal of timing chain - water pump integrated into engine. | ||
| Ford Flex in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 201427000 mi | Fuel leak | ||
| Apr 201656200 miUS $50 | Right strut bearing | ||
| Ford Flex in Alberta, Canada May 2014 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Apr 201522940 miC $812 | the canister on the vacuum system of the gas tank was damaged during the winter and gave a check engine light. | ||
| Jan 201632640 miC $100 | The front wipers wouldn't turn off. | ||
| Jul 201644020 mi | Gasket leak. | ||
| Ford Flex in Vermont, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201755000 miUS $501 | Replaced rear brakes and rotors | ||
| Ford Flex in New York, United States May 2013 - Feb 2020 | |||
| Dec 2017100000 miUS $350 | Replaced tie rods | ||
| Feb 2018105000 miUS $600 | Replaced struts. | ||
| Ford Flex in New Jersey, United States Apr 2015 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Dec 201640000 miUS $172 | Evap sensor replaced. Check engine light and scanned for code. | ||
| Aug 201745000 miUS $100 | Door ajar switch on front passenger side replaced. | ||
| Ford Flex in Maine, United States Dec 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Aug 201870000 miUS $5 | door ajar switch | ||
| Ford Flex in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201655000 mi | Power transfer unit seals replaced. | ||
| Jan 2022118000 miUS $2000 | Tie rod and wheel bearing replacement. Spark plug replacement. | ||
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