Powertrain / Under The Hood • Re: Catalytic converter issues
Why did you buy a new one Fords Emissions Warranty is 8 years/80,000 mile
View ArticleAudio, Navigation System & Related • Carplay update
So. In reading the new changes to carplay, two features piqued my interest. 1. Connection to view the backup camera2. Connection and showing of tire pressures. Am not so eager for the backup camera...
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Members Rides • Re: My 2011 build
Sorry to hear about the new motor. Happy that you found a replacement.You could always wrap the roof to whatever color you wanted. Shouldn't hit the pocket too bad for just the roof. I think I’m...
View ArticleAudio, Navigation System & Related • Re: Carplay update
I doubt either of these would be available with our old hardware
View ArticleGeneral Ford Flex Discussions • Re: Key Fob 2018 Flex
I needed a key last July. At that time the 2018 OEM key was no longer available, so ordering from the dealer was not an option. I ordered a Dorman key and had the dealer program it because I only had...
View ArticlePowertrain / Under The Hood • Intermittent P0430
VERY intermittent. After a year of keeping an eye on it, I have a partial pattern. If I'm on the highway, and have to punch it to get out and around a car, it will pop up shortly afterward. Other...
View ArticleRecalls and TSBs • Re: Fuel tank only taking 12 gallons from empty but...
I have a 2010 flex SEL that just started at 60,000 miles. Fuel level and the fuel empty notice both dropping to zero within 4 miles after reading 113 miles to empty and it shut off just before the...
View ArticlePowertrain / Under The Hood • Re: 2013 Limited EcoBoost smoking after timing...
OP did you ever find out what happened here?Just got timing and water pump done on 2013 EB at dealership.Same thing like you, started smoking all white for like 10mins, then just completely stopped,...
View ArticleAudio, Navigation System & Related • Floor/vent/defrost control not working
I just picked up a 2014 Flex and discovered defrost on full blast, with no change regardless which position I choose. Blends are working, recirc is working, only position is not. Before I go and get...
View ArticleAudio, Navigation System & Related • Re: Floor/vent/defrost control not...
#15 has nothing to do with HVAC on Gen 2 Flexes based on manual.#46 is for HVAC system. But I suspect that will not fix your issue fully.Historically when any vehicles Resistor used for fan speed...
View ArticlePowertrain / Under The Hood • Re: Intermittent P0430
Purge solenoid as in the fuel vapor solenoid? That would not have anything to do with a O2 sensor/Cat converter intermittent error code. Separate systems. Likely the O2 sensor is dying as they are a...
View ArticlePowertrain / Under The Hood • Re: Smoking all the time
Confirmed coming FROM tailpipes and not PTU puking fluid and dropping onto exhaust?i.e. it smokes when cold after startup too?
View ArticleSuspension, Wheels & Tires • Re: SD front and HD rear brakes?
Your first photo shows you appear to have HD rotors for rear for sure.See this:viewtopic.php?p=263705&hilit=vented+rotors#p263705I cannot tell from the photos of the "fronts", but they look only...
View ArticleSuspension, Wheels & Tires • Re: 18" spare
Yes, if 3 remaining tires are very worn, one new installed would be seen as diameter difference and could throw the light. IIRC all tires need to be within 0.2" or so for system to be happy.
View ArticleGeneral Ford Flex Discussions • Re: Rust
Wool Wax lasts longer. I have a 2019 F-450 that was coated by a professional detailer not long after it was first purchased. I bought it used, and it still has a healthy coating on it. The did the...
View ArticleGeneral Ford Flex Discussions • Re: What are you considering for your next...
I had a 2010 SEL Ecoboost that I regretfully traded for a 2012 F150. Then I picked up a 2013 Flex Limited Ecoboost titanium, which I lost in a crash in 2014. Replaced that with an MKT, regretted it...
View ArticlePowertrain / Under The Hood • Re: AWD owners, A little help?...next time your...
AWD uses a Viscous Clutch to transmit power to the rear wheels. On some, like the RAV4, it is controlled by a magnetic clutch in the rear, the front PTO is locked to the transmission so when the front...
View ArticleClassifieds • 2013 Flex Brake and Rotor Kit
Hello, I accidently purchased a 325mm rotor and brake set for my 2013 Flex with heavy Duty brakes. I bought from Rockauto and since a destroyed the packaging I can not return it to them. My fault...
View ArticleAudio, Navigation System & Related • Strange Volume Occurences
A few months ago I was on the highway doing about 70mph, when out of nowhere the stereo volume began to increase towards the max. It got loud. I turned it down and it behaved...until a couple of days...
View ArticleClassifieds • Re: 2013 Flex Brake and Rotor Kit
Shipping is going to be expensive. Would probably help to list location
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