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2013 Ford Flex Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
2%of 580 total for the year
Median mileage
58,561miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Ford Flex, 2% of the 580 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,561 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“There is currently an issue with our ecoboost v6 turbo charger. There is a old drain tube leak that has been identified through Ford and is a fire safety issue. This issue has been recalled for the 2014 and 2015 Ford FLEX which is identical parts as our vehicle but never recalled. Would like to see this get recalled before harm is had. This is an ongoing leak that has gotten worse over time.”

NHTSA complaint #11184538, filed 2019-03, 80,000 miles

“As I'm driving the check engine light turns on and it slows down my car to two miles per hour once I turn it back off and back on it starts working again but as soon as I drive for a couple of miles or not even a couple of minutes the light comes back on and my car go straight to driving to miles per hour I want to know what could be wrong with this and why is it doing it”

NHTSA complaint #11032580, filed 2017-10, 35 miles

“My FLEX ptu system had to be replaced because it fell apart while driving. There was a loud boom then severe grinding when I tried to accelerate. The mechanic said this problem happens so often with Ford awd systems that they keep them in stock. I contacted Ford directly to complain and find what they were doing about it. I was advised there was nothing they could do and that I should file a complaint with you. The cost to repair my vehicle will be $1500. That is not a minor fix and I believe Ford should be doing something about this.”

NHTSA complaint #10930238, filed 2016-12, 100,000 miles

“On approximately august 15, 2013 we were driving our son to school when chimes came on stating that our doors were open. We stopped, checked all doors. None were ajar. We continued on driving at which time our son opened the door. Had he not been in a car seat he probably would have fallen out. We were in a residential neighborhood and were only going about 15- 20 MPH. Our chimes continued to go off and still to this day we are having the same problem. We have taken it into the dealership many times and explained the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10722545, filed 2015-06, 36,000 miles

“Steering locked up lower control arm snapped at the ball joint where it's connected to cv axel. Sent my car into the rails and nearly.killed me and my passenger.”

NHTSA complaint #11594309, filed 2024-06

Related recalls

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201931%
201823%
201725%
201688%
2015119%
2014104%
2013112%
201246%
20111913%
2010129%
20092313%

Other parts of the 2013 Ford Flex

Electrical system
201 complaintsSteering
149 complaintsOther or unknown
78 complaintsFuel system
72 complaintsBody and structure
69 complaintsExterior lighting
37 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsElectronic stability control
24 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
21 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford Flex

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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