NHTSA Complaint #11431176 — 2013 FORD FLEX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11431176
Vehicle	2013 FORD FLEX
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	June 16, 2021
Date Filed	August 31, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

Door ajar sensor for left rear door stays on, despite the door being fully closed. The dome lights remain on for a few minutes after starting the vehicle. And the dome lights stay on after you lock the vehicle. The dome lights staying on runs down the battery and is also a distraction and hazard while driving at night. Online forums indicate that this is a very common problem with Ford Flexes, and the repairs are apparently $300-$350 per door, with repairs at the dealership lasting for about a year.

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