Visibility Problems of Ford Flex

Ford Flex owners have reported 33 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's visibility (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Ford Flex

The Wiper problem

Rear view back up camera failed. The repair solution is long overdue.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Flex. The contact stated while rolling down the driver’s side window, she noticed some resistance and black marks at the bottom of the window. The contact stated that the seal around the window was deteriorating.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

This Ford model, and a few others, includes a layer of acoustic glass in the windshield. This material is a screen pattern displaying a definite brownish color cast. A fair estimate is a reduction of 15 percent in forward overall visibility.   Read details...

The Blower problem

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Flex. The contact stated that the defroster failed without warning. In addition, the blower failed and the heater or air conditioning units would not turn on, turn on independently, or would fail to turn off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Defroster/defogger/hvac System problem

Constant failure of the blend door actuator causes a clicking noise in the cabin upon starting the vehicle, or switching from vent mode to defrost mode. Also happens intermittently when activating the air conditioning. The clicking is loud enough to be heard from outside the vehicle.   Read details...




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