2015 FORD FLEX PROBLEMS

Model Trims
Flex 3.5 V6 (286 Hp) Automatic
Flex 3.5 V6 (286 Hp) AWD Automatic
Flex 3.5 V6 (364 Hp) AWD Automatic

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Power Steering Failure:
- Power steering failed, yellow image of a car skidding appeared on display, issue resolved after restarting the vehicle.
- Throttle body failure caused engine to stop, issue recognized by dealer, no warning from manufacturer.
- Door latch failure causing door ajar light to be lit, front door inoperable, cost to repair both doors.
- Throttle actuator stuck causing engine stall, replaced throttle body control module.
- Throttle actuated stuck, had to replace throttle body, dealer could not find error codes.
- Steering assist malfunction warning, service traction light came on, steering became heavy.
- Loss of power steering during turns, rack and pinion replacement needed.
- Loss of power steering assist, difficulty steering, diagnosed with faulty power steering assist.
- Electronic throttle body caused engine stall, had to replace throttle body to resolve.
- Power steering control module failed, resolved by replacing the steering gear assembly.
- Loss of power steering assist, issue resolved after replacing the steering gear.
- Loss of power steering while turning, needed steering gear assembly replaced.
- Steering gear failed, causing loss of power steering, replaced at a charge of $2600.
- Power steering failed, yellow image of a car skidding appeared on display, issue resolved after restarting the vehicle.
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2. Electrical Issue:
- Battery cable assembly replacement led to power steering failure on next trip, warning lights appeared, issue resolved after restarting vehicle.
- Throttle body electronics failure caused engine to stop while driving, repaired under warranty, but issue recurred.
- False and persistent door ajar warning related to transmission not in park warning.
- Battery kept draining due to parasitic drain, multiple shops unable to diagnose the issue.
- Fuel pump control module failure, causing repeated stalls, diagnosed by Ford dealer.
- Battery cable assembly replacement led to power steering failure on next trip, warning lights appeared, issue resolved after restarting vehicle.
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3. Miscellaneous Issues:
- Exhaust leak into vehicle, issue reduced but not eliminated after 9 weeks in shop.
- Rear tire bent outward suddenly, due to defective part in rear toe link.
- Debris hitting underbody caused fuel tank damage and fuel leak.
- Engine decelerated to coasting speed, wrench light illuminated, service required, issue resolved after restarting.
- Loss of power while driving, engine stalled, fault code P0627 related to fuel pump electric module.
- Power steering failure while turning off ramp, warning lights displayed, issue resolved after turning off and on.
- Loss of power steering during lane change, difficulty turning, resolved with steering gear assembly replacement.
- Exhaust leak into vehicle, issue reduced but not eliminated after 9 weeks in shop.
Other Models
- Aerostar Number of complaints: 3018
- Aspire Number of complaints: 278
- Bronco Number of complaints: 1374
- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774