# \#flex **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/flex/5753.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Screw In Rear Brake Calliper Operation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screw-in-rear-brake-calliper-operation/181792)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screw-in-rear-brake-calliper-operation/181792 "2022-01-12T22:26:57Z")
How do the screw in rear brake caliper pistons work? Since they must be screwed in manually with a spanner/jackscrew tool, how does the master cylinder push them out and the rotor disc push them back in without them bein… --- ## [2011 Ford Flex has a knocking rattle sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-flex-has-a-knocking-rattle-sound/173465)
**Author:** [@Gina09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gina09)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 8:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-flex-has-a-knocking-rattle-sound/173465 "2020-12-24T08:45:04Z")
My dad has 2011-12 ford flex non ecoboost…he starts car and we here a knocking-rattling noises sounds like coming from the engine but it’s hard to tell…when putting engine into neutral the noise gets louder…can anyone he… --- ## [Tapping sound under passenger dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tapping-sound-under-passenger-dashboard/167110)
**Author:** [@Philip-50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Philip-50)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2020, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tapping-sound-under-passenger-dashboard/167110 "2020-07-11T15:21:24Z")
I have a tapping sound from the glove box area, 5-6 times, after I start the car. That is the only time it happens whether the A/C is off or on. --- ## [2011 Ford Flex battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-flex-battery-drain/157729)
**Author:** [@WillliamLineberger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WillliamLineberger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-flex-battery-drain/157729 "2020-02-02T14:35:52Z")
when it rain the and the car is not running and the doors locked the park lights, interior lights come on and kills the battery, pls.tell me what’s going on. this is a 2011 ford flex with 110,000 miles! --- ## [Should be easy one. Rear passenger side brake fluid leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-be-easy-one-rear-passenger-side-brake-fluid-leak/157454)
**Author:** [@openshuttersaz\_147147](https://community.cartalk.com/u/openshuttersaz_147147)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-be-easy-one-rear-passenger-side-brake-fluid-leak/157454 "2020-01-28T19:50:26Z")
2012 Ford Flex brake fluid low light came on. I came home and saw the fluid leaked in the driveway. I looked under the car and took a photo. The fluid leaks more when I have the parking brake engaged would I guess would … --- ## [Deciding whether to keep 2012 Ford Flex](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deciding-whether-to-keep-2012-ford-flex/138860)
**Author:** [@DavidLeavy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidLeavy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deciding-whether-to-keep-2012-ford-flex/138860 "2019-04-21T17:24:28Z")
I have a 2012 Ford Flex with ECOBOOST and get about 20 mph. I mainly drive highway at 65. I went through my original set of tires rapidly which I thought was my fault as they kept under inflating during the winter. I p… --- ## [2009 Ford Flex - warning lights with clicking brakes, etc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-flex-warning-lights-with-clicking-brakes-etc/126814)
**Author:** [@Judy16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Judy16)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-flex-warning-lights-with-clicking-brakes-etc/126814 "2018-10-15T18:13:44Z")
The tire pressure light, traction light comes on and stays on. The heat goes on and off, the signal lights stop working, there is a clicking noise when I brake and the car is sluggish while driving and this is all happen… --- ## [2009 Ford Flex whistling sound while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-flex-whistling-sound-while-driving/125690)
**Author:** [@JohnMerrillSr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMerrillSr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-flex-whistling-sound-while-driving/125690 "2018-09-25T17:53:39Z")
Hearing a whistle sound while driving but it stops when the brakes are applied. --- ## [2017 Ford Flex takes off like a bullet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-flex-takes-off-like-a-bullet/120888)
**Author:** [@emeraldneal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emeraldneal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2018, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-flex-takes-off-like-a-bullet/120888 "2018-07-14T12:22:22Z")
My 2017 Flex pause and will not go but all of a sudden takes off like a bullet… I’m pushing the pedal all the way to the floor. Please help. thanks --- ## [2013 Ford Flex misses in 1st and 2nd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-flex-misses-in-1st-and-2nd/116318)
**Author:** [@Hermon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hermon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-flex-misses-in-1st-and-2nd/116318 "2018-04-26T17:25:17Z")
starts great, idles great, misses when in first and second. auto trans --- ## [Dealer rip off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-rip-off/79658)
**Author:** [@nfisheremti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nfisheremti)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2013, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-rip-off/79658 "2013-06-08T18:50:53Z")
my wife recently brought our 2009 ford flex to the local ford dealer for service. the passenger side airbag light would not go off. while she was there, she asked about the driver's side heated seat (which no longer wor… --- ## [Risks of Hail Damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/risks-of-hail-damage/67884)
**Author:** [@SOD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SOD)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2011, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/risks-of-hail-damage/67884 "2011-09-14T01:58:33Z")
I have a question about hail damage. I'm considering purchasing a 2012 Flex with 2,500 miles on it - a good deal, except that it was hailed on. The dealer has sent the car to an auto body shop, optimistically saying that… --- ## [2000 Ford Ranger Flex Fuel Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-ranger-flex-fuel-sensor/66964)
**Author:** [@coldshot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coldshot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2011, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-ranger-flex-fuel-sensor/66964 "2011-08-09T04:52:08Z")
Will a bad flex fuel sensor cause the engine to shut off. Not stall out... it just stops running. --- ## [2008 Suburban Slightly Rough Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-suburban-slightly-rough-idle/62446)
**Author:** [@spiegznanna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spiegznanna)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-suburban-slightly-rough-idle/62446 "2011-03-10T20:10:33Z")
I have the 5.3L FLEX Fuel with 98K miles. I have purchased this 2nd hand and having a slight idle stumble when in park as well as in drive @ a stop light...etc. If i am under way, the vehicle runs flawlessly. When i am i… --- ## [Flex...should I buy one?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flex-should-i-buy-one/61310)
**Author:** [@MegaKook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MegaKook)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2011, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flex-should-i-buy-one/61310 "2011-02-15T01:35:19Z")
Exactly what the title says. I'm in a dangerous position, pre-approved for a new vehicle, but not committed to anything yet. So far the Flex is in the lead, but i haven't pulled the trigger yet. really interested in othe… --- ## [2001 ford taurus engine light flashing with car shaking & dying when idles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-engine-light-flashing-with-car-shaking-dying-when-idles/60743)
**Author:** [@beccabutt0407](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beccabutt0407)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-engine-light-flashing-with-car-shaking-dying-when-idles/60743 "2011-02-04T18:16:49Z")
I have 104k miles on car, had tune up back in 09, new die hard battery from sears spring '10, just today my car started to shake when in idling, check engine light flashing. It seems to shake itself even while driving, w… --- ## [Ford flex](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-flex/55855)
**Author:** [@olewtex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olewtex)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2010, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-flex/55855 "2010-10-02T18:45:51Z")
i have a 2009 ford flex which i really like but when i apply the brakes it makes a rubbing or grinding noise like the pads are worn out. ford has replaced the rotors, pads and calipers to no avail. any suggestions? … --- ## [Buying and E85 car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-and-e85-car/51602)
**Author:** [@jvijayak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jvijayak)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2010, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-and-e85-car/51602 "2010-07-11T06:06:30Z")
I have come across some cars that run on E85 ethanol/gas mixture (2006,2007 chevy Malibus and Chevy Impalas). Can all these cars run on regular gasoline also? Is every car that runs on E85 automatically a flex fuel vehic… --- ## [This darn car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-darn-car/48755)
**Author:** [@tuscaloosapoliceman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tuscaloosapoliceman)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-darn-car/48755 "2010-05-14T17:41:40Z")
For our anniversary I bought my wife a 1978 Camaro. (305 engine) It drove fine for about a month, then we started to have trouble getting it started. Sometimes we would hear this god awful "wheeeeee" sound whenever it fa… --- ## [Gasoline Vs. E85](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-vs-e85/42183)
**Author:** [@Carveaholic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carveaholic)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2010, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-vs-e85/42183 "2010-01-10T01:53:07Z")
So I was just reading the section on Premium Vs. Regular gas. I knew most of the stuff explained, just trying to kill time, but then I began to wonder about something. I am the proud owner of a new used 2002 s10 pickup,… --- ## [Transmission Flex plate repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-flex-plate-repair/35345)
**Author:** [@petterol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/petterol)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2009, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-flex-plate-repair/35345 "2009-08-21T18:06:16Z")
I have a noisy transmission in a 97 Subaru Outback, automatic. The transmission place my son took it too said it would cost $800 for parts and labor. Does that sound reasonable? I'm a novice when it comes to transmission… --- ## [E85 Gas in a Non Flex Fuel Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-gas-in-a-non-flex-fuel-car/29394)
**Author:** [@heidib](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heidib)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2009, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-gas-in-a-non-flex-fuel-car/29394 "2009-04-20T22:52:38Z")
Two weeks ago, my boyfriend offered to pump gas for me, and after he put the pump back into the gas slot, I noticed he filled my tank with E85 fuel. I drive a 2007 Ford Taurus SEL that is NOT a Flex Fuel car. I… --- ## [Flex Fuel Accidently put in Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flex-fuel-accidently-put-in-camry/25217)
**Author:** [@lauraF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lauraF)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2009, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flex-fuel-accidently-put-in-camry/25217 "2009-01-21T13:58:42Z")
I just filled my gas tank with Flex Fuel accidently (it's late, I'm tired, and I usually just grab the nozzle on the left). My son said, "Drain that tank before you drive another mile." My friend who works at a gas sta…