2009 Ford Flex fuel/propulsion system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2009 Ford Flex — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Fuel gauge reading drops suddenly from 1/4 tank to empty in a matter of seconds, not allowing time to get out of traffic. Happened numerous times but so far only when the vehicle has been in a position to pull off the road (on single lane roadway, or in the right hand lane. Has beed at highway…”
filed Mar 4, 2019
“The fuel gauge will read between 1/2 and 1/4 tank then immediately make a *ding* and the display reads 0 miles. The fuel gauge will drop to empty. If you drive anything further than a short distance (10 miles or so) the car will die. It is "out" of fuel. Refilling the tank you will find that the…”
filed Dec 10, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Flex years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Flex | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 Flex | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 Flex | 18 | 18% |
| 2014 Flex | 46 | 18% |
| 2013 Flex | 59 | 10% |
| 2012 Flex | 5 | 8% |
| 2011 Flex | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 Flex | 12 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Ford Flex
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.