Powertrain / Under The Hood • 2019 3.5 (non turbo) coolant flush process
Looking for help. I have used the forumsearch tool and Google not been able to find the info I am positive I've seen before with a walkthrough on the correct process to flush and refill the entire...
View ArticleSuspension, Wheels & Tires • How Much Wheel Offset is Too Much?
I have a 2017 Flex Limited that originally came with 20" wheels that have a 39MM offset. I recently put on a set of 2020 Explorer 20 wheels that have, I believe, a 37.5MM offset. Should I be looking...
View ArticleGeneral Ford Flex Discussions • Soft knocking interior noise
2009 Flex, has a soft knocking-tapping sound on startup that goes for a few seconds then stops then repeats. It is coming from the interior panel under the left rear glass. Sounds like a ford ac door...
View ArticleAudio, Navigation System & Related • Backup Camera
What is the difference between Ford GA8Z-19G490-A and Ford DA8Z-19G490-C?2017 LImited. Ford parts giant says something about "GA" Fit Note: Less Exterior Appearance Pack, Limited, Rear View...
View ArticleInterior • No heat, air only blowing from defrost and rear.
Hello again. I previously wrote about my turbos failing and am about to get the ole girl back today. When I was shuffling her over to the repair shop, I had to use the heat and it did not work. I have...
View ArticleClassifieds • WTB - Flex or Explorer with bad engine
Ok, so since I put a new engine in my '14 Flex and then the kid totalled it, I am now looking for something to put that new engine into. Does anyone possibly have (or know of where a guy could find...
View ArticleTechnical / How-To Articles • EcoBoost fuel pumps (2) replacement?
In chasing my fuel mileage drop, a seemingly intelligent guy suggested perhaps my 200K old fuel pumps may need replacing. Hmmm, it looks like there are no screen filters to replace on the in-tank...
View ArticleGeneral Ford Flex Discussions • Where did you get your Backup Camera from?
For those of you that had to change your backup camera, where did you purchased from? Aftermarket or OEM. See a bunch of them on Amazon or eBay but don't know if they are any good or should I get OEM....
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Powertrain / Under The Hood • New OEM Vavle cover replacement (non-turbo)
I replaced the firewall-side valve cover this weekend to fix an oil leak. I tried to fix this leak last weekend but when putting in new felpro seals for the vvt solenoids, the valve cover cracked....
View ArticlePowertrain / Under The Hood • I love my Flex, but is it time to sell it?
Hello everyone,I bought my 2011 Flex Limited Ecoboost new. I have about 115K on it. I have loved this car. Raised two boys and a dog it in so there’s some wear and tear. I’ve had repairs of course but...
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General Topics • Now I know.
I was scrolling through FB marketplace, as I usually do, just to get a good chuckle out of what some think they're stuff is worth, not that I am in the market for anything right now.I am still in the...
View ArticleGeneral Ford Flex Discussions • 2nd row 60/40 seat issue
I am needing help with middle row. The manual seat lever only releases on side so I am notable to tip seat forward. Any ideas on how to fix this or remove the crossbar? Any help would be much...
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General Ford Flex Discussions • Remote start keyfob
I have a 2009 Ford Flex Limited AWD, and the plastic top portion of my remote start key fob broke off without my noticing, and it got lost. I'm wondering if anyone knows where I can get a replacement...
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Powertrain / Under The Hood • Button under the hood
Anyone know what this button is under the hood?
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Powertrain / Under The Hood • 2011 Flex SEL 2WD NA weephole oil leak?
Hello! I have a 2011 Flex SEL 2WD, 3.5L non-ecoboost with 248k miles. Recently, it developed a pretty significant oil leak. I've managed to pinpoint it to what looks to be a weephole of some sort...
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