2009 Ford Flex steering problems

Filed Apr 22, 2023 · Steering · MD

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.

Filed Jun 13, 2020 · Steering · 170,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Apr 20, 2019 · Steering · 200,000 miles · OH

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!

Filed Dec 17, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 106,080 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford flex. The contact owned the vehicle for less than two months and stated that the steering u joint, wheel bearings, and engine failed. The dealer (car nation, 317 south philadelphia blvd, aberdeen, md 21001, (410) 995-8888) stated that the vehicle could not be repaired since the contact put 1,000 miles on the vehicle. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 106,080. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Nov 15, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · CA

My ford flex 2009 turns on then when I go pout the car on reverse it pulls my car and makes a loud sound then I put it to drive and it does the same when I go to press the gas pedal it does not go at all. The AC turns on but it does not accelerate and the airbags light starts to turn on and off this is now . But a month ago it was drivable and when I was driving in the freeway going 70 miles the airbag lights would turn in and off then the tire pressure sensor fault turned on then the miles o was going when clear nothing on the dashboard would mark and the car was still going but wouldn't wanna go faster and if I break it wouldn't accelerate more.

Filed Aug 10, 2017 · Steering · 67,000 miles · OH

At slow speeds the power steering goes out and it becomes very difficult to turn the car. Trying to leave and navigate parking lots and small side streets becoming dangerous as the car is very hard to turn

Filed Mar 18, 2017 · Steering · 35 miles · CA

"takata recall" when I am driving my 2009 ford flex to 30 or 40 MPH the sterring wheel turns to the right by itself making a dangerous move and I almost bumped into another car.

Filed Mar 1, 2017 · Brakes, Steering · 136,000 miles · TX

While driving ford flex on highway or in town my antibrake system randomly activities causing my entire vehicle to stop. This has happened more than three times and I have complained to ford red mccombs dealership and they can't find nothing wrong. I was billed about 225.00 dollars for a antibrake switch and my car was not fixed. Yes, and I have complaint to ford dealership and made them aware of my continous brake problems with my ford flex vehicle.

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Steering, Wheels · CA

Wheels get stuck and it seems like I'm driving in an icy road. Also it turns off all of a sudden when I'm driving.

Filed Jun 19, 2015 · Steering · 110,000 miles · MN

June 10, 2015 - everything was fine, parked the car. Got back in car, backed up put it in drive and couldn't turn the steering wheel. Ever since when turning right or left at slow speeds it is very very very hard to turn the wheel. If I am tuning like a curve on the highway, there is no problem. But stop lights and stop signs and the what not are about impossible anymore. So it seems when not going fast enough the steering is in manual mode.