Two problems related to battery cable have been reported for the 2013 Ford Flex. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Ford Flex based on all problems reported for the 2013 Flex.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. While operating the vehicle, a warning indicator erroneously illuminated, which indicated both the rear driver and passenger side doors were unsecured. The interior lighting remained illuminated inside the vehicle. Upon inspection, is was also discovered that the battery cable line was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Recently, when driving car suddenly feels as though it shifts to neutral, while driving down a busy highway. I coasted to a parking lot off of the service road, turned car off and restarted. This has happened at least twice lately. For months I have dealt with doors showing ajar, even when closed. Inside lights stay on. . . And alarm sounds often. First it was the passenger door, now the driver door and right rear passenger door constantly say ajar. Alarm sounds in the middle of the night. It has become necessary to disconnect battery cable every night in order for this not to happen. Recently had to purchase new battery. Passenger door was repaired at no cost to me. . . But dealerships want to charge me $1000 to repair door latches on driver door and rear passenger door, which on a 2013 vehicle is ridiculous. This obviously is an ongoing issue that needs to be addressed by Ford. . . And soon!.