2009 Ford Flex power train problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2009 Ford Flex — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My Flex has repeatedly lost power while driving. I can feel the car lose power, and the yellow wrench light comes on. After reading up on it, I learned that you have to turn the vehicle off, wherever you are, and restart it after a few minutes. The wrench light turns off, and the car runs as…”
filed May 19, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford flex. While the key was in the ignition, the anti-lock warning indicator illuminated. The contact was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer stated…”
filed Nov 12, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Flex years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Flex | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Flex | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 Flex | 2 | 5% |
| 2016 Flex | 8 | 9% |
| 2015 Flex | 11 | 11% |
| 2014 Flex | 10 | 4% |
| 2013 Flex | 11 | 2% |
| 2012 Flex | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 Flex | 19 | 13% |
| 2010 Flex | 12 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Ford Flex
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.