2013 Ford Flex lights problems

Filed Sep 24, 2026 · Electrical, Lights · IN

UNKNOWN So we bought the car used from the dealer exactly how they received it, and it was working normally but then a few weeks or a month or two we were going somewhere and one of the headlights would go out and we'd have to turn the switch off and back on to get it to turn back on, and it was one for a few weeks but then it started turning them both off, and then it eventually got to the point that we would turn the headlights on anf the passenger side headlight wouldn't turn on anymore at all, so I went and got a bulb incase that was the issue and so we went to put the new bulb in and as we disconnected the circuit in order to get to the bulb we found that 1, water would stay inside the plastic cover causing the main board of the headlight to be fully submerged. 2, The connector to the main board was melted and fried so it is unusable. 3, with that being said that could've turned into a way worse scenario such as driving down the road and suddenly the circuit catches fire. 4, another possible outcome is while we are driving the headlights turn themselves off and while turning them back on we can't see and end up hitting a pedestrian walking or a tree on the side of the road. 5, another outcome could be, that the wiring eventually fries itself to the point that you'd have to replace every wire. 6, another safety hazard is how it is wired, the safety concerns with that and the connectors if the wrong thing happens at the weong time it could cause a full engine meltdown or explode. Now how is this a safety hazard well I've mentioned possible outcomes but the main issue is you legally need headlights when it is dark outside and if you don't you can't see where you are going and others won't see you as quick which can result in an accident happening. Another one is if one of the connectors catched fire and we pull over to the side well that fire could spread to the engine causing it to blow up and if the timing is right take out someone with it. Thats all I can say.

Filed Oct 7, 2025 · Lights, Steering · 131,785 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact recently purchased the vehicle. When the vehicle was purchased, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had a failure with the steering wheel. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The message "Service Advancetrac" was displayed on the instrument panel, and an unknown message about the steering was displayed. In addition, while in reverse(R), the contact used force to turn the steering wheel. Most recently, the contact stated that when the turn signal lever was activated, the turn signal lever failed to stay down as intended. The contact had to hold the turn signal lever down to signal a right or left turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the dealer related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (STEERING). However, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 131,785.

Filed Jun 23, 2022 · Body, Electrical · MO

The front drivers door latch. When the door is shut their is an alarm stating that the door is ajar. Per Ford their is a Customer Satisfaction Program 19N09 for it. I bought this vechicle Monday June 20, 2022. Per Ford they notified me of this issue as well but they will not fix it as it is past the 84,000 miles/7 years as well as the 120,000 miles and July 31, 2020. This vechile per the records has been services at Thoroughbred Ford in Kansas City, MO since the day it was bought and yet it has not been fixed? And now they are not willing to fix it.

Filed Dec 11, 2019 · Fuel system, Lights · NY

Now replacing the fuel modual sensor for the 3rd time in 5yrs. This is a known issue for other ford vehicles. Car will not start and needs to be towed each time. Front passenger door sensor doesn't work and interior light remains on until vehicle reaches 10mph. Interior light will not turn off and battery drains.

Filed Sep 19, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 23,000 miles · OH

Left passenger door ajar alarm comes on randomly and causes the dome light to stay on and drain the battery when the car is stationary. Unsafe when it happens when driving at night as it is hard to see the road and causes stress to the driver and to passengers, especially children as the doors will not lock whole moving.

Filed Aug 14, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 173,654 miles · NJ

Passenger front door ajar warning is displayed, even though door is closed and locked. Because the computer thinks the door is open the interior lights remain on causing a visibility hazard when driving at night. Also, when exiting the vehicle and locking the doors the interior lights stay on for 10-15 minutes.this will draw attention to the vehicle and let passerby's view the interior contents left in the vehicle for possible theft. This started as an intermittent problem and now is constant every time the door is opened and closed, there is no change of the passenger door ajar status.

Filed Jun 26, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 48,000 miles · MN

The vehicle incorrectly believes the doors are open when they are shut. This prevents the doors from locking at all speeds, which is an unsafe condition. If an occupant tries to lock the doors while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle immediately unlocks the doors. The issue also causes the interior lights to stay illuminated while the vehicle is parked and until the vehicle reaches an appropriate speed when in use. The open/closed state of the door changes at random (without the actual door being opened or closed) and causes the alarm to randomly go off when the vehicle is parked. The combination of the lights staying illuminated and the alarm going off when the vehicle is parked drained and ruined the battery in the vehicle. Jump starting the vehicle did not work and the battery had to be replaced.

Filed May 16, 2018 · Lights · 61,251 miles · CA

Faulty door sensors. Door ajar light is constantly on even when door is shut. Makes it hard to drive at night as the dome light remains on for minutes after driving making reducing visibility while driving. With the door ajar light constantly on, makes it difficult to determine whether the door is open or closed. Due to the door ajar light, the dome light constantly remains causing excessive wear on the battery. Fixed one sensor already, now another door sensor is causing the problem, along with my trunk sensor malfunctioning every time I hit any little bump. The lights come on as soon as we start the car, whether moving or parked.

Filed Apr 12, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 110,000 miles · AZ

I have a 2013 ford flex and the doors always say they are open even thought they are closed. It causes me not to be able to lock my doors, the dome light to stay on which is very dangerous when reversing at night out of a parking spot, and I believe it's unsafe being that I have children and I can't know whether or not the doors are closed accurately. I've contacted ford several times and get the run around. The dome light will stay on until I've hit 10mph. Reversing with a bright dome light on is very dangerous. I've also had to replace my battery several times because the light stays on.

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · TX

The driver side door sensor keeps saying that the door is open when it's closed. While driving the car says shift to park and constantly alerts because it thinks that the door is open and won't allow the doors to lock. The car alarm goes off randomly even when it's locked and you aren't able to use the buttons to turn off the alarm without manually inserting the key in the door while pressing the button.. And the light on in the car will stay on all night because it thinks the door is open. I have seen this as an issue for many other people who own the ford flex as well. With the doors not locking during driving and battery drainage this concerns me as a mother.