2013 Ford Flex locks problems

Filed Dec 7, 2022 · Locks · 84,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact stated that she attempted to close the rear passenger’s side door however, the door failed to latch. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the latch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact then stated that while closing the front driver’s side door, the door failed to latch securely. Due to the failure, the contact had to drive holding the door closed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided the number to call the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Nov 7, 2022 · Locks · 170,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact stated that on several occasions while stopped or attempting to drive over 10 MPH, the door ajar warning light illuminated, indicating that the front and rear passenger’s side doors were open however, the doors were closed. The contact then stated that while attempting to lock all the doors, the doors unlocked instead and activated the interior lighting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the door sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000

Filed Jun 10, 2021 · Fuel system, Locks · GA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact stated that upon opening the front passenger’s and driver’s side doors, a loud grinding sound was coming from the dashboard. The contact also stated that both doors would intermittently fail to unlock upon depressing the unlock button. The contact also noticed that the vehicle was consuming fuel soon after refueling. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the Vin was not under recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 7, 2021 · Electrical, Locks · TN

I had a recall for the driver door latch to be replaced. The very day that it was replaced, I get in, start my vehicle and the passenger door light comes on showing that it's open but it wasn't. I immediately go back inside to ask the service department since they literally just replaced the recalled drivers door latch. They stated that "it's a coincidence " and that it would cost to fix it. I drove it for as long as I could but my alarm would randomly go off and lights start blinking. I was afraid I'd come out oand my vehicle not start due to the battery being dead because of the alarm and lights going off. I broke down and paid to have the passenger door light fixed which the Ford service department told me it would. The EXACT same thing happened and now my back passenger door light keeps coming on!! Alarm randomly goes off and lights blink. I can't afford to gix this again. They told me it would fix the problem yet once they replaced the recalled door latch this has now happened with other doors.

Filed Jan 13, 2021 · Locks · 91,722 miles · TN

I have a safety concern on my 2013 ford flex VIN# [xxx] I had a recall replaced in november 2020 for front driver side door latch. Customer satisfaction program 19n09 as soon as I got in my car after the replaced recall, the passenger door light came on saying it was open even though it wasn't. I went back inside and asked about it. The service department told me that it wasn't covered under the warranty, that only the driver side was. It was very strange that it happened to pop up directly after getting the recall for the driver side replaced. As soon as I save enough money, I will get it fixed but if the driver side had a warranty, I feel that the passenger side should too. Thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 6, 2020 · Locks · 82,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford flex. The contact stated that the passenger's side rear door lock latched securely however, the door ajar warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that doors failed to lock when the vehicle was shifted into drive with the door ajar warning light illuminated. Additionally, the interior dome light and parking light remained illuminated. The contact called johnson city ford (3519 bristol hwy, johnson city, tn 37601), and informed the dealer of the failure. The contact was informed that the driver's front door latch would be repaired however, the other doors were not covered under the warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2020 · Locks · 100,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford flex. The contact stated that the front passenger's side door latch failed to lock the door securely. The contact stated that while driving the front passenger side door unlocked independently. The vehicle was taken to salerno duane ford located at 267 broad st, summit, nj 07901, who diagnosed that the door latch was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that a similar failure previously occurred on the front driver side door. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed May 7, 2018 · Locks · 70,500 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford flex. The contact stated that the front passenger door failed to lock and caused the dome light and door ajar indicator to illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,500.

Filed Mar 21, 2018 · Body, Locks · 96,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford flex. The contact stated that the front passenger side door latch failed to lock and the door ajar warning indicator illuminated. The contact was concerned that her child would be able to open the door while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was taken to century ford of mt. Airy (302 century dr, mt airy, md 21771, (301) 829-2800) where it was diagnosed that all four door latches needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was advised to call the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2018 · Electrical, Locks · 40,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford flex. While the vehicle was in reverse, all the warning indicators illuminated. While the vehicle was parked, the trunk opened independently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that there was no recall on the vehicle and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.