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When to warm up a 2010 Ford Flex?

When to warm up a 2010 Ford Flex?

When the car has been parked overnight or for a few hours the brake pedal is very hard the car will not stop. Ford says this is “normal” operating procedure and we have to warm the car up for five minutes before driving which is totally unacceptable.

How long have I Had my Ford Flex?

Had our Flex for nearly two years once we hit 22k miles began having brake failures car has been in dealer 5 times they have replaced vacuum booster and check valves. When the car has been parked overnight or for a few hours the brake pedal is very hard the car will not stop.

What kind of mpg does a Ford Flex get?

The front brakes are kinda weird when humidity is high or wet. I average about 18 – 19 mpg with the A/C on, and about 20 – 21 mpg when A/C is off. At 22500 miles I had to replace the left turbo (leaked oil), an A/C line and a radiator shroud (technician broke it while trying to reassemble the turbo.)

Where did I Buy my 2010 Ford Flex?

Fortunately my Ford dealer is nice. We purchased our flex from a dealership new (off their lot where it sat for months) in 2010. First issue was brake noise. After three trips back, the service department replaced the brakes. Then the door handle paint peeled. Which the dealership told me was because of my wedding ring wear?!

What are the features of a 2009 Ford Flex?

It has heated seats, climate control, and has some pretty sweet features for a 2009. There’s even Bluetooth! There are three rows of seats, each with a crazy amount of legroom. There’s rear air, and outlets throughout the whole car. I love it.

Are there any problems with the Ford Flex?

There is a lot of room. The car is drives great and has a lot of room for our family of 6. It fits adult passengers in the second row with ease. The only consistent problem that we had was electrical. There always seemed to be something wrong with the electrical system. I enjoy the Ford Flex. I have 4 kids and the amount of room is wonderful.

Where does the Ford Flex rank in reliability?

Using our PainRank ™ system we’ve ranked it 24th in overall reliability out of 42 Ford models, with some electrical and engine concerns. A list of some of the most common issues Flex owners have to deal with. Most lug nuts are one piece of hardened steel, but Ford chose a design that puts an aluminum cap over a steel core.

What kind of engine does the Ford Flex have?

The V6 EcoBoost is an option in the 2010-2013 Ford Flex, Taurus SHO, Lincoln MKT and Lincoln MKS; the 2011-2013 Ford F-150; and the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport.

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Ruth Doyle