Ford Flex First generation (D4) - Facelift (2013 - 2019)

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First generation (D4) - Facelift of Ford Flex has been in production since 2013 by 2019.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms.
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2019 Ford Flex Engines list
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2018 Ford Flex Engines list
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2017 Ford Flex Engines list
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2016 Ford Flex Engines list
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2015 Ford Flex Engines list
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2014 Ford Flex Engines list
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2013 Ford Flex Engines list
Ford Flex First generation (D4) - Facelift dimensions and specs
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First generation (D4) - Facelift | |
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Body style | SUV, Crossover |
Engine options | 3.5L Ecoboost Turbo, 3.5L V-6, 365 HP, 420 lb/ft |
Duratec 35, 3.5L V-6, 240 HP, 223 lb/ft | |
Transmission | 6-spd w/OD |
Drive type | front-wheel, all wheel, all-wheel drive |
Length | 201.80 in |
Width | 75.90 in |
Height | 68.00 in |
Wheelbase | 117.90 in |
Curb weight | 4439 - 4839 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 7 |
Cargo capacity | 20 cu.in |
Cargo capacity with seats hold down | 83.2 cu.in |
Front hip room | 55.5 - 56 in |
Rear hip room | 55.00 in |
Front Headroom | 41.8 - 42 in |
Rear Headroom | 40.5 - 41 in |
Front shoulder room | 58 - 58.4 in |
Rear shoulder room | 58 - 58.1 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 18.6 - 19 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 15 - 18/21 - 25 |
Towing capacity | 2000 - 4000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 5.7 - 7.1 sec |
¼ mile time | 14.2 - 15.7 sec |
Ford Flex Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Ford Flex First generation (D4) - Facelift production period from 2013 to 2019 drivers have reported 597 complaints. The most common problems are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, STEERING.
Model Year | Complaints |
2019 Flex |
1
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2018 Flex |
8
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2017 Flex |
4
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2016 Flex |
15
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2015 Flex |
37
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2014 Flex |
120
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2013 Flex |
412
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my pregnant wife was putting our 20 month old son in vehicle. she placed her purse with the keyless entry... |
211
~ 51678 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. while attempting to start the vehicle it failed to start. the vehicle... |
104
~ 62622 miles |
STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. while driving approximately 20 mph the steering wheel locked up and made... |
97
~ 71397 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER shortly after i purchased my ford flex we noticed a horrible exhaust smell inside the vehicle as we were driving... |
70
~ 40421 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE our 2014 ford flex indicates passenger door ajar (right front door) on the instrument panel even though the door appears... |
58
~ 43953 miles |
ENGINE i was traveling 70 mph on a toll way in busy morning traffic. without any warning the vehicle lost engine... |
47
~ 58110 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the driver door ajar sensor is malfunctioning making my vehicle believe that the door is open all the time. this |
36
~ 49963 miles |
POWER TRAIN vehicle was parked on side of road on an incline facing uphill with engine running. 2 adult passengers in vehicle.... |
29
~ 39083 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL passenger ajar sensor is faulty constantly remaining on. this keeps all lighting on when reversing posing a great risk when... |
27
~ 33165 miles |
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. the contact stated that the seat belts were easy for other occupants... |
17
~ 40529 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. the contact stated that the door ajar warning sensors illuminated when the... |
13
~ 41515 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER the sunroof/moonroof shattered and exploded outward while the car was operated at ordinary speed on an interstate highway. the sunroof... |
12
~ 46979 miles |
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford flex. the contact stated that the door ajar sensor was illuminated indicating that... |
12
~ 61292 miles |
SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph the vehicle impacted... |
9
~ 55168 miles |
WHEELS my 2014 ford flex sel is a leased vehicle with 14 000 miles on it. i went to have the... |
8
~ 19533 miles |
AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph the vehicle impacted... |
8
~ 48800 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES i went to the local kfc for dinner during my lunch break and when i came back to my vehicle... |
8
~ 56857 miles |
SEATS at a low speed abrupt stop on a secondary row the second row bench seat (it's split 60/40 the 60... |
7
~ 47400 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford flex. the contact stated that the vehicle had a sudden drastic reduction in... |
6
~ 27827 miles |
TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford flex equipped with hankook optimo tires size: 255/45/r20. the contact stated that when... |
5
~ 22622 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE a1 incoming email: ford refuses to communicate with customer regarding nhtsa safety recall. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled |
4
~ 27507 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle was parked on side of road on an incline facing uphill with engine running. 2 adult passengers in vehicle.... |
4
~ 9657 miles |
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. while driving the vehicle there was an abnormal exhaust odor in the... |
3
~ 9920 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. the contact stated that the door ajar warning sensors illuminated when the... |
3
~ 25333 miles |
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. the contact stated that the vehicle could not start and was towed... |
2
~ 64500 miles |
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE driving down county back road doing approx 45mph car shut off. radio on no warning lights heat went out. coasted... |
2
~ 109359 miles |
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. while the vehicle was parked the door and trunk ajar warning light... |
2
~ 43500 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY driver side door and right back passenger ajar door. it says its open when its running. totally unsafe for my... |
2
~ 20000 miles |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford flex. the contact stated that the forward collision avoidance feature failed intermittently both... |
1
~ 60000 miles |
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT check engine light came on after the check fuel fill inlet light had been on. when taken to the ford... |
1
~ 29700 miles |
STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford flex. while driving approximately 46 mph a panel on the front driver side... |
1
~ 32000 miles |
INTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford flex. the contact stated that the interior lighting remained illuminated after the vehicle... |
1
~ 58000 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford flex. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph the vehicle... |
1
~ 18200 miles |
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford flex. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph the power... |
1
~ 90000 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY my wife and i were driving on a 2-lane highway in our vehicle at the approximate speed of 55 mph.... |
1
~ 7800 miles |
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY i loaded two boxes in the back of the vehicle and closed the back hatch door. the rear passenger side... |
1
~ 600 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Ford Flex and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Ford Flex to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
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iJDMTOY 30W High Power 10-LED LEDayFlex ...
- All new Free-style flexible design
- 10 pieces super bright 3W each eagle eye LED lights (30W total)
- Each LED light is measured at 0.94" in diameter and 1.00" in length
- Free style mounting to bumper...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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2 PCS Car Rear Bumper Guard Diffuser Spl...
- ✔ Material: Made of premium quality PP material with carbon fiber pattern coating, the product is enough to prevent cracking with gloss powder-coated finish with an easy bolt-on underneath installation, superior craftsmanship and durability.
- ✔...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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Mean Mug Auto 201525-6133C 38x Fender Fl...
- Compatible with Toyota : Toyota Tacoma 2004-on, 4Runner 2002-on, RAV4 2005-on, FJ Cruiser 2006-2010, Highlander 2009-2010
- Blue Fender Flare clips : Size: Head Diameter: 17mm, Stem Length: 10mm Replaces OEM Number 75495-35010
- Orange Fender Flare...
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A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash G...
- Upgraded Universal Mud Flaps Splash Guards; Drilling Holes Required
- Compatible Makes: Universal; For All Body Styles: Car, Pickup, SUV, Van, Truck, etc.
- Package Includes: 4 Pcs (1 Set) --- Front and Rear
- Color: Black; Material:...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Reswish 20 PCS Car Wheel Decorative Stri...
- [Package Included] You will get 20 pieces of reflective stickers for car wheels, which are 0.28x3.5 inches in size and suitable for round rims.
- [High Quality Material] The reflective strips for universal wheels of automobiles...
Coilovers
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
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Godspeed MSS0142-B MonoSS Coilover Lower...
- Compatible With Ford Flex 2009 2010 2011 2012 All Models Excludes MagneRide Suspensions
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 10 kg/mm (560 lbs/inch) || 14 kg/mm; Damping Levels: 16 Rebound Force Levels
- 52mm Mono-Tube Stainless Steel Shock...
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Megan MR-CDK-FT10-EZII Powdercoated Blue...
- Color: Blue; Surface Finish: Powdercoated; Style: EZII Series
- Full Length Adjustability; Adjustable Ride Height; Monotube Internal Single Cylinder Construction
- 15-Level Damper Compression & Rebound Simultaneous. Aluminum Brackets paired with rubber inserts
- Front Spring Rate: 6kg/mm,...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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Ouzorp Claw Marks Headlight Decal, Car S...
- AGGRESSIVE LOOK:Tired of that boring OEM look? "Claw Marks" makes your car look wild. Your car is like a beast! Look no further this is your most suitable choice... Color: Black, Red, Yellow,Blue,Green,Orange,White. Size: 15.75in...
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4PCS Car Door Handle Sticker, Carbon Fib...
- 【Style and Protection】: The car door handle cup can get easily scratched by fingernails, rings or keys. The accumulation of scratches will make your car look dull and old. In addition, our car door handle...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...

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