Problem Reports
Ford Flex
Report: Brake Noise – Front Grunting / Grinding
Ford Flex Problem
Model Years Affected: 2009, 2010, 2011
Average Mileage: 25,285 mi (9,000 mi - 56,000 mi)
Defective anchor brackets for the front calipers can cause abnormal brake rotor and pad wear concurrently. Noise can be heard while braking, a grunting or grinding from the front. The caliper anchor brackets should be replaced with revised parts, and also replace the rotors and brake pads.
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Report #1Visitor, 2009 Ford Flex, 22,000 mi
Same thing is happening for me and Ford says they don't have a fix for it. My Edge had the same problem.
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Report #2Visitor, 2010 Ford Flex, 16,000 mi
Front brake grinding noise, primarily when braking on a downward slope. Dealer could not duplicate it, both my wife and I have had it happen at least a dozen times.
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Report #3Visitor, 2009 Ford Flex, 56,000 mi
brake noise
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Report #4Visitor, 2010 Ford Flex, 9,000 mi
Grinding from right front brake. Ford enforced TSB 9-13-3 and replaced front rotors, pads, etc. Good for a short while but still grinds badly most notibly when car has been washed or it rains. Now have 20,000 miles and the problem is still there. Ford SA now sez they have done all they can. We may have to enforce the lemon law.
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Report #5Visitor, 2009 Ford Flex, 20,000 mi
Ongoing issue, TSB and service with replacement caliper parts done to REAR axle, but dealer says front brakes are fine.
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Report #6MelishThaDish, 2009 Ford Flex, 39,000 mi
RookieI really notice this when leaving a parking garage and going around a downsloped corner.
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Report #7Visitor, 2010 Ford Flex, 15,000 mi
I hear a grinding noise while cornering/turning. I have my brake applied when doing so and it definitely grinds/whines. I took to Dealer and they hear the noise, however, they are saying it's just part of the 2010 flex model and there is nothing they can do. Really? I am contacting ford directly on this issue as I now have 32K and am about be out of warranty. I really loved this car and still do for the most part, but am very disappointed in the service I have been provided.
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