Welcome / Introductions • Re: Hello
Welcome to the group, as you can tell there are lots of great people here with a wide range of experiences and wisdom. They also have a pretty good sense of humor. You didn't mention much about your...
View ArticlePowertrain / Under The Hood • Lower control arm and CV axle
I’m doing front wheel bearings on my wife’s 2016AWD. The right side was a mess, I had to cut the axle out of the wheel bearing so I need to replace the cv axle and bearing both. I have a timken wheel...
View ArticleSuspension, Wheels & Tires • Re: Front strut part number
I was able to find it. It's AST12275. Parts have been ordered.Yes, that's correct. I ordered my parts through Rockauto. I would recommend replacing the upper strut mounts too.
View ArticleExterior & Detailing • Re: Cross Traffic Alert (or maybe BLIS?) false...
This morning I noticed that my mailbox triggered it when I backed into my driveway
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General Ford Flex Discussions • About to purchase but… seatbelt issue!!
Hi there! We’re looking at a 2018 Limited and while we love it our teenager hates the 2nd row seatbelt and finds it quite uncomfortable and painful!! It’s seriously swaying the decision to not buy...
View ArticleGeneral Ford Flex Discussions • Re: About to purchase but… seatbelt issue!!
Try a Flex without inflatable belts.Beyond that, it's either buy a different vehicle or she needs to deal with it. Modifying seat belts is a terrible idea
View ArticleGeneral Ford Flex Discussions • Re: Key Fob 2018 Flex
I have bought a couple aftermarket replacements. They are nowhere near as high quality feeling as oem, but they function fine.If you only have one, you need to either get forscan (search here for...
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General Ford Flex Discussions • Re: Newer 018-029 EB ?
Spoke with a local dealership about VIN verification, I was told the 6th, 7th & 8th letters indicate trim level, told K6D is the highest available. Looking at the ecoBoost badging in the photos,...
View ArticleTechnical / How-To Articles • Re: Alternators again ?
12.8 is too low (load or no load). 13.5 minimum. I just picked up a spare from RockAuto. They have an internal regulator. Yes, a weak alternator can shorten the battery life.
View ArticleTechnical / How-To Articles • Re: Move Refrigerated console from 2015 to 2019 ??
Center row heated buckets was an option. No heat for the bench. If you have front cooled seats, then you would have rear heated as part of the same package.
View ArticleGeneral Ford Flex Discussions • To buy or not to buy
I generally troll the marketplace on FB and on other places.I came across a 2013 Flex Limited NA, $1800, but it does not start, the add states it cranks but doesn't start. I thought about gambling a...
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Classifieds • Tail lights for sale
Non LED taillights from my 2014 SEL for sale. $250 + shipping. Excellent condition.
View ArticleAudio, Navigation System & Related • Re: Phone audio issue
So, mine did in fact end up being the speakers, and they were discontinued but replaced them under warranty with aftermarket Kickers. Works very well now.
View ArticlePerformance • What octaine for ecoboost?
I never looked it up in the owners manual but what octaine are you guys using in the EB? I started off with 87 then tried three tanks of 93. Fuel mileage is the same and performance seems the same...
View ArticlePerformance • Re: What octaine for ecoboost?
Great topic, one I think we discussed in the past. I'll open with my thoughts and the group can chime in. Owners manual says 87.In Kalifornia at least, my EB runs fine on our crap 87 fuels, even the...
View ArticleGeneral Ford Flex Discussions • Re: Washer Fluid Pump Issues (Resolved)
To resolve the issue I went to Tasca and purchased a Ford OEM washer pump. (JL1Z-17664-A) It was close to $80 with tax, and worth mentioning it does NOT include the tank seal sold separately. It's...
View ArticleGeneral Ford Flex Discussions • Re: Key Fob 2018 Flex
This is what I got from Amazon. I only had one key so I had to use FORScan.
View ArticleGeneral Ford Flex Discussions • Re: What are you considering for your next...
Another Reflexer!Glad you stuck with it. I unoffically am on lookout for a third Flex even just to store a 2019 with low mileage until I am ready to replace the '18 I want to keep for another 5+...
View ArticlePerformance • Ford flex keeps popping up warnings
My 2015 ford flex SEL popped up the engine notification as well as the change oil notification a few weeks ago.I got the oil changed at a shop, next day the check oil light was back on and has been on...
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