The gap setting will not be displayed, the system will not automatically respond to lead vehicles and automatic braking will not be activated. Where the 2009 Flex had a six-speed automatic transmission with a low range, the 2010 Flex with EcoBoost has a six-speed automatic transmission with manual gear selection, and includes paddles on the steering wheel. Traction control can't be deactivated, and there are audible warnings at certain increments for the driver if the MyKey system is being used. They did a cylinder compression test and were loosing compression in one cylinder. I mentioned this in another post, but since this post has been brought back to the top. Applied brakes sharply; vehicle exited road and impacted curb with front tires.
Waldo wrote:Yep that's correct for the 2013s. The now incorporates similar technology. I think that number is pretty small. At that point, I lost power steering and the engine shut down. Rental car for 2 days to fix the hood.
Has already caused one accident in a parking lot resulting in damage to rear driver side quarter panel after steering wheel became stuck while reversing. Although we were impressed by the available acceleration, and used it for passing maneuvers, merging with traffic, and climbing hills, it seemed like overkill, as the standard V-6 felt adequate for the 2009 Ford Flex we tested earlier. Not the first time engine shuddering experienced, but the most dangerous. By connecting to cell phone, the system calls the 800 number for a telematics server that can send turn-by-turn directions to the car. The Microsoft Sync is awesome. You won't be dissapointed, especially if your tall looking for a comfortable ride. It is undrivable because the powersteering could gonout at anytime.
Fist The Rear Brakes Locked Up While Driving At 18k Miles, Now Engine Failure At 38k. It would resolve itself in a few seconds. This Is The Second Incident. Came real close to buying a Traverse. Fist the rear brakes locked up while driving at 18K miles, now engine failure at 38K.
We drove the car to the dealership per instructions from the service rep. I just noticed some oil weeping out from the turbos when I was underneath it the other day. I don't understand why more of these aren't sold. The Flex is far from perfect, but even base versions of the model offer a few compelling reasons to choose it over other three-row crossovers. The Vehicle Immediately Slowed Down And Would Not Go Above 10 Mph Or It Shut Off Completely. Not sure what that means.
On further inspection it is suspected that the water pump failed which is internal to the timing chain cover and therefore dumped a large amount of coolant into the crankcase which then contaminated the engine oil and over filled the oil pan. The manufacturer was notified and they informed the contact that there was not a recall related to the defect. The 2010 Ford Flex impresses in the passenger cabin, thanks to its glorious amount of electronic and common-sense features. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Most importantly, the system neatly stages the sound for all seating positions. Due to engine shut down all auxiliary systems lost power. I called Ford and was told recall 15S18 did not apply to my vehicle, even though it is the exact same issue with the exact same part as the 2011-2013 vehicles.
Recall from Ford for 2011, will not help at all with a 2010 Flex. The contact stated that black smoke exited from the exhaust pipes in the rear of the vehicle when the turbos failed. Vehicle Bogs Down During Acceleration. The engine is coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission. Further along, we intentionally went off the route to see what would happen. The Contact Stated That The Vehicle Was Violently Jerking Intermittently. If it weren't covered under warranty, we'd probably let it go and live without it.
The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated as the vehicle began to vibrate violently. I get 20mpg from a super comfortable, very quiet, spacious machine that can carry 6 people comfortably or converts quickly to a big time cargo hauler. Ford knew of issue-did not acknowledge! Note how different the styling of the is from that of the platform-sharing Flex. Very dangerous at low speeds, especially with the weight of the vehicle and size of the tires, specifically for smaller people. But with 355 hp at 5700 rpm and 350 lb-ft of torque available from 1500 all the way to 5250 rpm—advantages of 93 hp and 102 lb-ft over the naturally aspirated Flex—it feels much, much quicker. I could have blown up and my home from this!! The result after this incident was a dead engine that needed to be completely replaced. Even Heavier, Much Faster The standard Flex might look like a wagon, but it drives like a crossover.
After a few minutes, I turned off the car and back on again and the steering worked fine. The Vehicle Was Not Repaired. Our Take on the 2010 Ford Flex With the addition of a turbocharged engine, the Flex crossover is a rare vehicle: a go-fast people-hauler. I see others on forums complaining about this issue as well, and would really like to see a resolution to this problem. With My Wife And Two Toddlers In The Car, I Thought Quickly And Put The Car In Neutral And Attempted To Restart The Car, It Worked, And I Was Able To Place The Car In Drive Without Even Making A Traffic Backup. Initial report from repair shop is that the car's power steer leaked completed out and damaged the rack and pinion steering system. Extended warranties has been debated here, a lot so people have their pros and cons about them.