2009 Ford Flex: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 12, 2020 · Engine · 133,615 miles · VA

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

Filed Feb 14, 2019 · Transmission · 75,725 miles · NC

This in reference to the transmission, I have had it looked at and no one can seem to narrow down the exact problem. The vehicle stalls while driving. After stopping and restarting the vehicle it hesitates and the kicks into gear and drives. This doesn't happen every day, but not knowing when the vehicle might stall is troublesome. There is tsb 11-12-10 that describes this problem, the ford dealerships do not have any safety recalls in reference to this.

Filed Jun 20, 2018 · Fuel system · 60,800 miles · TN

As has been reported many time on here and in the flex forums, the vehicle will suddenly stall at a 1/4 tank of gas for no reason. I was traveling down the interstate at high way speed when the fuel gauge dropped to e and the miles to empty read 0. This has happened three times. I called one of my local dealers who insisted they have never heard of this problem and nothing was done. There advice was to not let the car get to a 1/4 of a tank. They have no fix for this dangerous problem.

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 119,000 miles · MI

Engine stalls despite fuel gauge reading 1/4 tank in reserve. Fill up confirms that there is in fact 1/4 tank left. Has happened several times now.

Filed May 29, 2015 · Engine · 94,000 miles · VA

Car stalled at low speed. Started again when stopped and in park. During event, no power steering / brakes available. Not a safe condition.

Filed May 7, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 67,540 miles · SC

Vehicle overheated on several random occasions. Air conditioning blows hot air when not moving. Vehicle stalled in intersection on several random occasions. The cooling fan relay was replaced which temporarily corrected all related problems. This exact same problem has now developed after 8000 miles. After looking on the internet it is obvious this is not an isolated problem. A recall has been issued for 2011 and 2012 models but not the 09. This is a serious problem that could destroy the vehicles engine or worse get some one killed if it stalls while crossing traffic.

Filed May 7, 2014 · Electrical · 78,496 miles · SC

Vehicle overheated on several random occasions. Air conditioning blows hot air when not moving. Vehicle stalled in intersection on several random occasions. The cooling fan relay was replaced which temporarily corrected all related problems. This same problem occurred at 67540 miles. The relay was replaced with a genuine ford replacement part and has failed again after only 8000 miles. After looking on the internet it is obvious this is not an isolated problem. A recall has been issued for 2011 and 2012 models but not the 09. This is a serious problem that could destroy the vehicles engine or worse get some one killed if it stalls while crossing traffic.

Filed Aug 31, 2013 · Wheels · 40,000 miles · CA

While driving down out of an approach, making a right turn, going maybe 5 MPH, vehicle comes to screeching halt, making a terrible grinding noise. Engine does not go off, no stalling. Feels like something is interfering with wheels. Happened monthly, always out of a slightly down-facing driveway, turning right. Then about a week ago, it happened while making a normal left hand turn onto a flat street at an intersection going a little faster. Vehicle lurches to a complete stop, horrible grinding noise, and I can't go until I can steer wheels straight which is really hard to do. Thank goodness no one was behind me. Took once to a mechanic who could find nothing wrong. Been doing this ever since we bought the vehicle. Now after the last incident, I am really scared to drive this car! &js

Filed Jul 12, 2013 · Engine · 70,425 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford flex. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the wiring harness and PCM would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,425.

Filed Jun 19, 2012 · Engine · 35,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford flex. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the engine stalled without the illumination of warning indicators on the instrument panel. The engine restarted and the vehicle resumed as normal. The failure occurred four times when driving at a low speed. The contact was in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Dec 28, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 25,000 miles · DE

I purchased my flex new on oct 2009 and it has shut off while driving three times since I bought it. The first time it happened I was driving through my neighborhood (with my children in the car with me) at 20mph all the warning lights came on my engine shut off, loss of power steering, loss of brakes. Luckily I was able coast to the side of the street. I waited a few minutes and it wouldn't start. I tried to start it again and it started up. The second time I was driving on the highway(with my children in the car with me) at 55mph engine shut off, loss of power steering, loss of brakes and check engine light came on, I coasted to the shoulder, waited a few minutes and it started right up. I took it to the dealership; they told me they couldn't find any issues that would cause the vehicle to turn off while driving so they didn't attempt to fix it. The third time was last week while driving through my neighborhood(with my children in the car with me) at 20 MPH, engine shut off, loss of power steering, loss of brakes and check engine light came on. I took it to the dealership again and again they told me that they couldn't duplicate the issue so they didn't attempt to fix it. My children were in the car with me all three times. I've taken to the dealership 3 times for this issue and they cant duplicate the issue so they can't find the problem so they didn't even attempt to fix it. I just dropped it off this week for the fourth time. Its very frustrating to have this issue especially since im scared to drive the vehicle with my kids in the car. I feel its a huge safety issue. Its a total inconvenience to have to keep going back to the dealership and drop off my vehicle. I have three children and need a dependable vehicle. Luckily we weren't injured but im worried that the next time it happens an injury could occur. Why hasn't ford listed this issue in their tsb!

Filed Oct 13, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 23,126 miles · CA

Intermittent no start of vehicle. Towed to dealer after 5 previous incidents. Delivered to dealership in same no start behavior. Upon initial attempt a relay was replaced as the PCM (main engine computer) was not receiving power. Service advisor calls to indicate vehicle is ready and starts up after repair. At the dealership, picking up the vehicle, car starts up, however, dash lights light up, warning "check awd, check this, check that..." service engine light on as well (the wrench). Shut the car down, try to restart, will not restart. Tech is with me and observes behavior and tries as well. No start again. Tech attempts to download error codes. Mentions rfi interference. Will be doing another diagnostic. Previously, car was towed to dealership for stalling at freeway speeds (65+). Ended up being a soaked PCM (main engine computer). This took two trips (towed both times). This is now four times to repair the same non-running / no start defect. The rear brakes were also repaired due to dragging calipers as per tsb 10-7-2.