2015 FORD FLEX PROBLEMS

2015 FORD FLEX PROBLEMS

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Flex 3.5 V6 (286 Hp) Automatic

Flex 3.5 V6 (286 Hp) AWD Automatic

Flex 3.5 V6 (364 Hp) AWD Automatic

2015 FORD FLEX PROBLEMS

Issues by Year

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Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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