Brake Disc Caliper problems of the 2009 Ford Flex

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Flex. While driving 35 mph, the front of the vehicle began to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front axle had an indentation and the rear brake caliper had bolts that detached. As a result, the axle and caliper needed to be replaced. In addition, the technician stated that the torque converter and transmission seal were leaking oil and the drive line and torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 101,946. The VIN was unavailable.

Took car to tire merchant to replace tires. They reported to me a problem with right rear brake. Piston is fully retracted out, and brake pads have abnormal wear relative to others on car. Suggested that I contact dealer for replacement of brake caliper. Also reported that they contacted napa, and were told that napa had received many reports of right rear brake caliper issues on 2009 Flex, and in fact, napa has part on indefinite back order. Part also on back order at Ford (only for right rear brake, apparently defect isolated to this brake), although placed order for part today. Told that there was no recall although there was a service bulletin so I would be responsible for all costs of replacing defective part since my car recently went out of warranty.

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.