2009 Ford Flex
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2009 Ford Flex. Newest first.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
Owner complaints
181 complaints7 involved a crash2 involved a fire6 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Wheels
On February 26, 2026, I purchased a used 2009 Ford Flex VIN from Header’s Auto Sales. At time of delivery, the vehicle was equipped with tires that did not meet the manufacturer’s required load rating for this vehicle. A licensed mechanic provided a safety assessment confirming the tires were…
On February 26, 2026, I purchased a used 2009 Ford Flex VIN from Header’s Auto Sales. At time of delivery, the vehicle was equipped with tires that did not meet the manufacturer’s required load rating for this vehicle. A licensed mechanic provided a safety assessment confirming the tires were improperly load-rated and unsafe to carry the vehicle load. We were not informed of this issue at sale. To make the vehicle safe to drive, I replaced all 4 tires at my cost. Improper load-rated tires can result in tire failure, loss of vehicle control, and crash. Dealer sold vehicle "as-is" without disclosure of this safety defect.
- Electrical system · Unknown or other
You can be driving down the road, and all your gauges will stop working, and all the warning lights on the dash will light up. The first time this happened my wife got stuck at a gas station all the warning lights were on and the car would not start, people tried to jump it and it would not…
You can be driving down the road, and all your gauges will stop working, and all the warning lights on the dash will light up. The first time this happened my wife got stuck at a gas station all the warning lights were on and the car would not start, people tried to jump it and it would not affected at all. I looked on the internet and found were someone said to beat on the passenger side floorboard, I called my wife and told her to try that, and when she did the car would start. It doesn't do it all the time, you never know when it's going to happen. We have to just stomp on the passenger floor to get everything to start working again. If I had not found this information from somebody else on the internet my wife would have been stuck about a hundred miles from home. I've taken it to the Ford house and they say they've never heard of anything like this but I know it's happened before two other people that's how I knew to stomp on the floorboard on the passenger side.
- Unknown or other
Rear subframe rusted at bolt mount. Vehicle could have experienced catastrophic failure wihle driving. Independent service center diagnosed and documented rusted area and potential for failure. Noise would happen during acceleration/deceleration but not in wet weather conditions. Until diagnosed as…
Rear subframe rusted at bolt mount. Vehicle could have experienced catastrophic failure wihle driving. Independent service center diagnosed and documented rusted area and potential for failure. Noise would happen during acceleration/deceleration but not in wet weather conditions. Until diagnosed as unsafe to drive, vehicle drove with rear passenger side sitting on rear spring, potentially causing spring to rust prematurely.
- Electrical system · Unknown or other
The door ajar sensor malfunctions and is crazy expensive to fix. There are numerous posts and videos online of workarounds bcz it’s so common but they don’t seem safe since that’s a safety feature and the workarounds are simply a way to trick or bypass the warning sensors since the doors are…
The door ajar sensor malfunctions and is crazy expensive to fix. There are numerous posts and videos online of workarounds bcz it’s so common but they don’t seem safe since that’s a safety feature and the workarounds are simply a way to trick or bypass the warning sensors since the doors are actually closed in most cases. Ford needs to take ownership of this and issue a recall. There’s a tire pressure sensor failure as well.
- Steering
Was driving and the steering wheel became stiff. I received no warnings indications or lights on the dash. I had to give it a hard turn to get it to a parking lot and have it towed to a dealership.
- Engine
About 5 miles from home with no warning.The car went from regular temp to hot then stopped.Water mixed with the oil.The tech said the water pump just failed.I did not have any problems with it running hot or anything.
- Suspension
While driving around February 20th, 2022 we started swerving uncontrollably and almost ran into the curb and flipped while going about 40 MPH. My husband put on breaks but it felt like we were sliding on ice....without any ice on the road. We almost flipped and were very shaken, and lucky. We…
While driving around February 20th, 2022 we started swerving uncontrollably and almost ran into the curb and flipped while going about 40 MPH. My husband put on breaks but it felt like we were sliding on ice....without any ice on the road. We almost flipped and were very shaken, and lucky. We got vehicle to Firestone and they said our left rear toe link had broke. Supposedly our vehicle year is not part of the recall, I think it should be. Thank you
- Service brakes, hydraulic
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Flex. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present coming from the vehicle. After parking inside the garage, there was fuel leaking from the seam of the fuel tank on the passenger’s side. The cause of the failure was not yet…
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Flex. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present coming from the vehicle. After parking inside the garage, there was fuel leaking from the seam of the fuel tank on the passenger’s side. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. Also, while attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal would extend to the floor and the vehicle would not immediately stop. The contact determined that the brake booster was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and an unknown dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
- Engine · Power train · Vehicle speed control
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…
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 normal, with no records of codes. This is talked about over and over in online forums. The safety issue is that it has happened on the freeway several times while traveling at a high rate of speed. The car loses power, and you cannot accelerate. You have to find a way to stop immediately, put the car in park (and listen to the transmission clunk) and turn it off. This last instance put me in harms way on the freeway. The car lost power while traveling 70mph. I immediately lost speed and had to cross 3 lanes of traffic to pull over to turn the car off. All of the forums talk about the throttle body, but everyone says that’s not the issue. The OSS and TSS sensors are also discussed. The dealerships cannot find out what’s wrong because once the car is turned off and restarted, any codes are erased. The issue persists, and the car keeps losing power wherever and whenever. I am referencing the most recent incident on this form, however, this has happened at least 12 times since September, 2020. Please, please force a recall on this issue!
- Engine
Last night, I went to back the car out of the garage and while in reverse, the engine started revving up uncontrollably and even though I had my foot on the brakes, it kept moving in reverse. I quickly put it in neutral and the revving came down. shut down the car, restarted it and this time…
Last night, I went to back the car out of the garage and while in reverse, the engine started revving up uncontrollably and even though I had my foot on the brakes, it kept moving in reverse. I quickly put it in neutral and the revving came down. shut down the car, restarted it and this time, I put it in drive and the same thing happen again only to start lunging forward even while braking. if I were in traffic or at a stop light or sign, I would have surely hit the person(s) in front or behind me. later my wife explained to me this happened while driving on the interstate and she had a hard time controlling the speed, due to revving, even while using the brake. she managed to take an exit ramp into a large parking lot using extreme braking (forceful) and shut the car off. she was able to make it home shortly thereafter. I waited until after 8PM to drive when there was little or no traffic to drive to the closest car repair shop to drop it off and there happened to be a mechanic leaving as I was pulling up. I described the problem and he mentioned that it was a definitely a safety issue and advised not to drive it until it got diagnosed & repaired. I've owned a lot of cars in my life and experiencing uncontrollable revving whilst the transmission IS engaged IS a frightening experience. Luckily we kept our wits and were able to recover. I also see where this has already been reported on this site. this IS a real safety issue and I'm thankful no one was injured last night, including my wife and children. please, please check into this as this IS not normal behavior and a serious safety concern.
- Unknown or other
Electric system
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2009 ford flex. The contact stated while his wife was driving 55 mph, the vehicle shifted independently into neutral. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver pulled over on the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted and driven to her destination.…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 ford flex. The contact stated while his wife was driving 55 mph, the vehicle shifted independently into neutral. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver pulled over on the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted and driven to her destination. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer safford ford lincoln of salisbury located at 1902 n salisbury blvd, salisbury, md 21801, (443) 210-4835, and was diagnosed. The contact was informed that an unknown part needed to be replaced along with a software update. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Vehicle speed control
While braking and parking my vehicle, my vehicle had unwanted acceleration. Going as high as 120mph and holding the brake the vehicle was still moving. I had to hurry and shift into park and turn off my vehicle. Other times this has happened while coming stop and it would go up to about 40mph and I would desperately hold the brake scared I would hit someone
- Engine
My cradle IS rusted through all the way to the lower control arm and has a visible crack. I'm told this IS a safety issue and concern as well as a safety hazard when one can be injured due to the engine falling out to name one. I'm told by a mechanic this IS a factory default.i am very concerned…
My cradle IS rusted through all the way to the lower control arm and has a visible crack. I'm told this IS a safety issue and concern as well as a safety hazard when one can be injured due to the engine falling out to name one. I'm told by a mechanic this IS a factory default.i am very concerned and would greatly appreciate some assistance with this matter. sincerely, [xxx] 09/05/2020 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Steering
This IS the third time the power steering has failed in this vehicle. I was driving 60 mph and without warning the steering seized. Luckily I was driving in right lane and was able to get vehicle safely to a lot. There was no warning, no noises, no dashboard lights came on. The steering became very tight and was extremely difficult to turn the wheel. *tr
- Engine
I was driving about 45 mile per hr. Then my ford flex started to stall so I had it towed to a near by repair shop , they looked over my vehicle and they came to the conclusion, that the water pimp had failed and coolant entered the block, so there for the engine needed to be replace. We are now in the process of the repair invoice 369486 02/28/2020
- Engine
When driving and the car begins to accelerate past 40mph the car shudders and jerks. This has been going on for over a year. The ford dealer test drove it and couldn't duplicate what I experience often.
- Engine
The vehicle over heats, and just gets too hot. If the a/c IS running it over heats just sitting at the light. Now that it IS cooler, the heater IS on and it over heats just sitting at the light. I stop the car and let it cool down but it should not be operating like this. There are many problems…
The vehicle over heats, and just gets too hot. If the a/c IS running it over heats just sitting at the light. Now that it IS cooler, the heater IS on and it over heats just sitting at the light. I stop the car and let it cool down but it should not be operating like this. There are many problems describing this same problem and it IS a factory defect and needs to be corrected. no reason just sitting at a stop light for the car to over heat.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module · Power train
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…
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 that the secure lock system needed to be reprogrammed by the dealer. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and transferred the contact to nhtsa to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 169,000.
- Electrical system
When driving down city highway or city roads the all of the lights on the dash board will cut off, (ie. Radio, blinkers, heat & a/c controls) will shut off and the drive control button will appear with the door ajar and brake lights. It IS now starting to make a dinging sound while you drive as…
When driving down city highway or city roads the all of the lights on the dash board will cut off, (ie. Radio, blinkers, heat & a/c controls) will shut off and the drive control button will appear with the door ajar and brake lights. It IS now starting to make a dinging sound while you drive as well as smell like something IS on fire. The car IS completely shut and sealed. there isn't a time or instant where this IS happening. It will just go in and out! Ford you really need to fix this problem since families are using these vehicles. I've done some research and see that it IS a common problem with the 09 flex.
- Unknown or other
Started hearing noises and smelling fumes transfer case was bad. Had to replace with a new one and there are thousands of complaints and possible lawsuits on the internet.
- Engine
2009 ford flex pcm. While accelerating off ramp onto interstate, mph 70, the ford begin to shank violently then suddenly stops.............. In the middle of traffic/interstate in the middle lane at 70 mph. Flex goes to shop and 3 coils are melted, converter needs to be replaced, and pcm needs to…
2009 ford flex pcm. While accelerating off ramp onto interstate, mph 70, the ford begin to shank violently then suddenly stops.............. In the middle of traffic/interstate in the middle lane at 70 mph. Flex goes to shop and 3 coils are melted, converter needs to be replaced, and pcm needs to replaced. this IS a serious hazard and needs to be looked into as there are many many post and complaints about the pcm. The safety of the flex and it's passengers are in grave danger when this happens as it IS out of no where. 70 mph on an interstate at a sudden stop will kill someone. No check engine light appears until after the fact. This IS a ford malfunction that needs to be recalled by ford and addressed instead of tsb's before an individual IS seriously hurt.
- Air bags
Recall 16c06,we called the recall number and they are denying and refusing to resolve this issue that the nhtsa has set into place.we are seeking compliance in getting this repaired at no charge to us since this IS a justified recall.please contact us at [xxx] .we are experiencing warning lights coming on in vehicle. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *Tt
- Steering
Steering: I have had issues with my steering, we have had the rack and pinion replaced, steering pump and steering belt. My problem IS still not fixed. The steering IS really hard and then likes to break loose at any given moment. This has almost caused me to wreck several times. There IS a recall on newer model ford flexs. I think they all need to be recalled before someone gets hurt or killed!
- Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel gauge reading drops suddenly from 1/4 tank to empty in a matter of seconds, not allowing time to get out of traffic. happened numerous times but so far only when the vehicle has been in a position to pull off the road (on single lane roadway, or in the right hand lane. Has beed at highway speeds, and on residential area.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10254138All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer Key Code access is granted through the Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES); dealership management can authorize users. The authorized user must go to FMCDealer.com > Parts and Service > Parts Product Line Information > Keys/Entry Devices > Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the master code for the accessory keypad.
- 10235153For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist. Swapping a module from a vehicle or ordering a module using a different vehicle/VIN can cause ineffective repairs and additional vehicle down time. Make sure all appropriate Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures are followed when diagnosing the condition prior to all module replacements and only order modules using the correct VIN.
- 10190489This SKU is a Control Arm. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the bushing orientation. If the bushing orientation is incorrect, it will prevent installation of the product. If the problem is not corrected, the product will be unusable.
- 10163573Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor function at various fan speed settings. This may be due to a poor electrical connection at the blower motor speed control. If the blower motor speed control is determined to be the causal part, replacement of the electrical connector pigtail harness (14S411) to the blower motor speed control is also recommended to avoid repeat repairs. Use pigtail harness service part numbers 3U2Z-14S411-ZEA or CU2Z-14S411-FA, as both parts are interchangeable. Refer to Wiring Diagram, Cell 5 for recommended splicing procedures.
- 10156877Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor function at various fan speed settings. This may be due to a poor electrical connection at the blower motor speed control. If the blower motor speed control is determined to be the causal part, replacement of the electrical connector pigtail harness (14S411) to the blower motor speed control is also recommended to avoid repeat repairs. Refer to Wiring Diagram, Cell 5 for recommended splicing procedures. Refer to Wiring Diagram, Cells 54/55 to obtain the service pigtail connector part number.
- 10155565Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor function at various fan speed settings. This may be due to a poor electrical connection at the blower motor speed control. If the blower motor speed control is determined to be the causal part, replacement of the electrical connector pigtail harness (14S411) to the blower motor speed control is also recommended to avoid repeat repairs. Refer to Wiring Diagram, Cell 5 for recommended splicing procedures. Refer to Wiring Diagram, Cells 54/55 to obtain the service pigtail connector part number.
- 10140323The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Devices - Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Access to this site is granted through Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES) and Dealer Principal, General Manager or Parts and Service Director can authorize users. Once authorized the retrieval process for master code can be obtained. The master code for the Accessory Keyless Entry Keypad cannot be retrieved from the body control module(BCM) with a diagnostic tool.
- 10138524The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Devices - Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Access to this site is granted through Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES) and Dealer Principal, General Manager or Parts and Service Director can authorize users. Once authorized the retrieval process for master code can be obtained. The master code for the Accessory Keyless Entry Keypad cannot be retrieved from the body control module(BCM) with a diagnostic tool.
- 10137131Some 2007-2016 Edge/MKX/Flex/MKT/MKZ/MKS/Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with AWD and built on or before 30-Jun-2016 may exhibit a propane or natural gas odor during idle or low speed driving. This may be due to break down of the power transfer unit (PTU) fluid caused by excessive heat. If the source of the odor is identified as originating from the PTU, an idler bearing repair kit is available to repair the PTU. Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 308-07. If the PTU is determined to be repairable, utilize kit GB5Z-7P258-A and the included instruction sheet. For claiming use causal part 7P258 and applicable labor operations in section 07 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
- 10137113Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Lincoln vehicle. Only approved Genuine Ford accessories or originally installed systems are supported and certified to function correctly with other vehicle systems. If you suspect a system has been modified, the following resources can be used to verify original equipment: Monroney Label (Window Sticker), Professional Technician Society (PTS) OASIS tab select SYNC or HVBOM. For Genuine Ford accessories use: PTS Workshop Tab select Dealer Installed Accessory or Accessory Installation.
- 10109070The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) when appropriate. Using these PIDs for diagnostics will lead to inaccurate results and improper ETB replacements. If a concern is intermittent and no DTCs are present, refer to historical DTCs and the PC/ED, Section 3 No DTCs Present Index chart for further information.
- 10095858Some 2007-2016 edge/mkx/flex/mkt/mkz/mks/taurus/taurus police/explorer/explorer police equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) and built on or before 30-jun-2016 may exhibit a ticking and/or knocking noise coming from the driveline area. To identify this noise, refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 100-04, and follow the symptom chart. If the source of the noise IS identified as the ptu and/or internal to the ptu, disassemble ptu assembly. Refer to updated wsm, section 308-07. If the ptu IS determined to be repairable, utilize kit gb5z-7p258-a and the included instruction sheet. For claiming, use causal part 7p258 and applicable labor operations in section 07 of the service labor time standards (slts) manual.
- 10095184Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features IS not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or lincoln vehicle. Only approved genuine ford accessories or originally installed systems are supported and certified to function correctly with other vehicle systems. If you suspect a system has been modified, the following resources can be used to verify original equipment: monroney label (window sticker), professional technician society (pts) oasis tab select sync or hvbom. For genuine ford accessories use: pts workshop tab select dealer installed accessory or accessory installation.
- 10091151Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service IS required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. If the park brake was applied when the vhr was gathering data from the major vehicle systems, the brakes and suspension message will be reported as the vhr looks for any warning lamps illuminated in the instrument cluster. Rerun the vhr with the engine on and vehicle in park, and ensure the park brake IS disengaged. If the sync vhr IS still reporting a concern to the customers sync owners account, refer to the appropriate workshop manual section for diagnosis by dtc or symptom. Starting in 2015 not all sync equipped vehicles support vhr, refer to the owners manual for vhr operation.
- 10090681Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service IS required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. If the park brake was applied when the vhr was gathering data from the major vehicle systems, the brakes and suspension message will be reported as the vhr looks for any warning lamps illuminated in the instrument cluster. Rerun the vhr with the engine on and vehicle in park, and ensure the park brake IS disengaged. If the sync vhr IS still reporting a concern to the customers sync owners account, refer to the appropriate workshop manual section for diagnosis by dtc or symptom. Starting in 2015 not all sync equipped vehicles support vhr, refer to the owners manual for vhr operation.
- 10057486Ford: with auxiliary climate control system on, can smell an exhaust odor in vehicle. Like sulfur, after hard driving conditions or acceleration. Model 2009-14 flex. *Pe. Update. 06/11/15.
- 10056170Lincoln/ford: on some vehicles and trucks, there IS a popping, squealing, binding or grinding noise come from power seats when moving backwards or forward. Model 2009-2015 F-150, taurus, flex, MKT, MKS, f-super duty, explorer.
- 10053274Ford/lincoln: on some vehicles, transmission 5TH gear start at stop, speed control drops or inoperative, backup camera on in drive, 5TH gear start from stop and transmission slipping or neutral out, due to digital transmission range (tr) sensor high resistance. Models 2009-11 edge, taurus, flex; 2009-11 MKS, MKX, MKT.
- 10039155Ford: there may be a rough idle or misses while the malfunction light IS on. There are mutliple possible trouble codes stored.
- 10039121Ford: there may be a sluggish acceleration or hesitation feeling when rolling to a stop. This will be followed by a harsh bump.
- 10039053Ford: if there IS an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10038965Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. This IS a software problem.
- 10032616Ford: some vehicles equipped with power folding second row seats may find the seat not fully lifting and folding forward (tumble) after the power release switch IS depressed.
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