Suspension, Wheels & Tires • 20x10 squared setup
Good morning. I’ve been wanting to do rims on my 2014 EB Flex for years. Other things have gotten in the way (building jeeps, racing motorcycles etc) but now it’s time.I found a set of Rotiform RSE’s...
View ArticleGeneral Ford Flex Discussions • Re: Door keypad falling off
Yeah. I think its a design deficiency/cheapout. Don't drive with the windows down. Air gets between the panel and the weatherstripping and pushes it away from the door, weakening the adhesive.
View ArticleGeneral Ford Flex Discussions • Fuel Economy and window trim
First is economy:Last trip on I-10 in NWFL was 18.5 mpg. So I removed the load bars, so I have bare rails, and I added Seafoam to the tank (.5 oz/gal) and about 4 oz to the intake. It stalled before I...
View ArticleGeneral Ford Flex Discussions • Re: Fuel Economy and window trim
Needs a tuneup probably. Plugs, fluid changes, techron, valve carbon cleaning.
View ArticleGeneral Ford Flex Discussions • Poor night vision - more powerful options for...
Hey,I'd like to hear about possible options for replacing headlights & possibly fog lights on this 2011 Flex SEL. My night vision is not too good, and the lights on my Flex just seem totally...
View ArticleGeneral Ford Flex Discussions • Re: What are you considering for your next...
Got a mazda cx90 phev. Halfway through the water pump on the mkt the rage at a stripped timing cover bolt had me decide to get something newer. The cx90 is more than I wanted but they offered me a...
View ArticlePowertrain / Under The Hood • Re: '14 Trans code help P0973
Anyone know, if I get a new TCM, do I have to take it to a dealer to program? Since nobody knows how to fix this Im going to throw parts at it crossing my...
View ArticleGeneral Ford Flex Discussions • Re: Poor night vision - more powerful options...
Without getting into the argument of blinding other drivers and strictly answering your question. Sylvania H13 / 9008 LED from Walmart. $95/pair.
View ArticlePowertrain / Under The Hood • Definitive PTU failure symptoms...or reasons...
I'm looking for answers and checking in with the braintrust here. It's a 2013 Flexi limited awd with 140k just turned over and the awd is not working. I bought the car wrecked and rebuilt it from a...
View ArticlePowertrain / Under The Hood • Re: Definitive PTU failure symptoms...or...
Keep in mind that under normal conditions even the AWD Flex operates mostly in FWD to improve fuel efficiency.If you want to know if your ptu has gone bad, the most visible symptom is black fluid...
View ArticlePowertrain / Under The Hood • If replacing the trans control module, do you...
Tempted to buy a new TCU to see if that fixes my flex's issues, will I have to have a dealer program it? Or will it work? Thanks.
View ArticleGeneral Ford Flex Discussions • Re: Where did you get your Backup Camera from?
I contacted my dealer regarding my 2019 Ford Flex camera issue (inverted picture). They stated there wasn't a current recall bill32399 or anyone can you share any info you have on the recall ?
View ArticlePowertrain / Under The Hood • Re: Advice? Clunk/Slipping After Stop
For those following in my footsteps, ended up being the motor mounts, more specifically the top two.So a bit of a guide...Ending up ordering, for a 2011 FF Limited, non-EB.8G1Z-6038-AEngine...
View ArticleClassifieds • Snow tires and other things
Rory from Ontario Canada here- before I start, just want to say thank you to all who support this site, information has been very helpful and appreciated. I’ve sold my 2011 Flex, and I have a few...
View ArticlePowertrain / Under The Hood • Dreaded 0430, please help.
Hello all. I’m new to posting here, but reference articles routinely. If I’ve misposted in this location, I apologize. I’m dealing with a p0430 perm that I cannot trace down. I’m having little to no...
View ArticleGeneral Ford Flex Discussions • Re: Flex 2.0 build
I was thinking about this mod for my 2012 SEL. It was mentioned that the original switch lights up blue and the MKT lights up white. My switch doesn't light up at all?! It is supposed to light up with...
View ArticlePowertrain / Under The Hood • Re: Catastrophic failure - Need advice P0016...
Update: Rear cylinders tested poorly, 2 at 40 psi, 1 at 80 psi. How many teeth can the timing chain jump before the valve are getting whacked? Not sure how much head space is in this motor. Is there a...
View ArticleAudio, Navigation System & Related • Re: 16' Flex SEL Sync3 V1 No access...
Go to the ford website, verify that it says your vin has the same software - that is thing 1.There's only one rub to the USB install and that is they don't tell you the exact format/disk partitioning...
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