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EcoBelkin
Updated 11/23
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Getting a wheel speed sensor fault from the same wheel. Not sure how to tell if it's the sending unit or the hub fins that are at fault. I replaced the front left last year and it was the hub that was the problem, not the sensor. I'm not too interested in replacing one and then the other but wasn't sure on FORscan how to tell the difference between the two.
Strange, I didn't have anything too wild happen when I replaced my 12V battery, all the craziness was before that when my battery was dying. Once I installed the new one and registered it, everything came up within minutes. One thing I did have in common with you is the first time I plugged it in afterwards, I got the blinking "red ring of death," but after the classic "unplug and replug a bunch of times method" it started working, took maybe 1-2 minutes of sitting there and contemplating itself. Also yes I installed a different aftermarket battery in mine, it was only $50 vs $200, roughly the same size and same capacity. Model was a Y50-N18L-A3
There is an easier way to compress the rear caliper piston with that tool, or any tool for that matter. Remove the bracket, the rotor, put the bracket back on and mount the caliper to it, then put a block of wood behind the caliper, then use the tool. Caliper wont move, and will go much faster with no twisting of the tool. Just finished one up, and am looking for the specs, which I found, thank you very much. Powerstops BABY! Hubs OTOH are a royal PITA with those aluminum spindles. Bimetal corrosion FTW.
I subscribed just because of his video was the exact video I needed. First time in my life I found a perfect video
Just throw out the grommets
That seems to be a common result. Myself , at one point ripped out the passenger one- and never put it back in.
@@EcoBelkin really, what purpose do they serve?
9.7 mpg ❓
Just did this swap today. 2 hour start to finish thanks to your video. We took the battery and battery box out and it gave us a ton of room to work. Looked much easier than you were having to deal with.
It was more the wiring harnesses in my damn way. Taking the battery box out sounds like a good approach
Ya, those harnesses by the fuse box were a pain but we undid as many as possible and moved them out of the way. Thanks again for the good overview. It was very helpful.
How is the body work now? Dit the rust spread? Are you gonna restore the rocker panels? Mines start a little bit. Thanks
Since that filming it worse. The plan is to replace the rocker panels
@@EcoBelkin are you gonna replace it by yourself? Are new rocker panels available or you have to make them from steelplate?
Believe they are available. May be easier to pull from a totaled southerl flex. Be a lot of body work
Dude, this was a HUGE help for me, I took all this out last night and didn't know which metal line each hose went to. Now I know! Thank you brother!
I just bought a 2012 flex limited, have always loved the look of the flex, definitely love the power of the turbos. Anyway, I enjoyed the overview, it was very informative. As of right now, my flex doesn't have any of the rocker panel rust issues, but mine only has 58k miles. I am just wondering if you have come across anyone suggesting any preventative maintenance to keep them from rusting from the inside out? thx
Pull the bottom door seals off and spray like a fluid film up inside the rocker panels
Excellent Video, great humor, and honesty. This is very important if you want longevity. There are theories that using the vacuum method of removing all the fluid can cause concern with high mileage vehicles. This is the safer method with high mileage vehicles.
How long these run for looking at one that’s at 200k
If you're going through that much trouble, just fix it properly. It's not much more expensive.
Hey there! Just wondering a few months later, did this fix fully resolve your issue?
Yes it did.
I’ll personally say f it and cut the hose off those junky plastic T fittings and get come barbed metal ones and clamps. Looks like probably enough access from the top of the engine.
I installed my drain plug on 2016 ford explorer using 5/16 drill bit and tapped with 3/8. It's messy but simplier than sucking the fluid out
those rubber grommets are traps. you snatch them out from underneath, clean them out, and put them back. no need to take that stuff apart
oddly enough.. a year or so after I filmed this I ... reached behind the passenger side strut tower and snatched it out and never put it back.
Cool guy👏🏼
Had this problem today after a major rainstorm! My Flex looks like your Flex…color and all! Thanks for the tip about the cabin air filter!
Where’d you get the Ramps from?
Ordered from summit racing- in 2020. Cheap then- Hella expensive now.
No ecoboost get the naturally aspirated 3.5
If you live in the north you will have rust unless you do maintenance religious
Is it a single part number for rear left and right ? What is the part number ?
Hub is the same front/rear &left/right. Listed in description
Dumbest "repair" I've seen online
Any updates? how has it been?
Thus far- no issues to report.
Do you have a link for the exact dongle
not a link- the one I use is Veepeak OBDcheck BLE+
great video great dog....thanks
The struts have an arrow on the top, Do you know ow what that means in terms of orientation? What side of the car is supposed to face?
If I recall correctly the arrow was +/-5 degree camber? per 180 degree rotation. Either facing the engineering or facing the fender.
Why even have a grommet. Why not just take it out?
Fest overview review ever. Thank you very much
Warning. that ISN'T a simple brake job on the rear. the Electronic Parking Brake will need some attention. do some research on how to retract it safely.
Thanks ! Will do.
Thanks for this. Will do.
Would it be bad to only do the upgrade on the rears? Could i still fit 17in wheels in the back?
With HD brakes- need 18inch rims or larger.
Ford never put out a ptu with a drain plug from the factory.....
No wd40, I wonder how many bolts you pop or broke on a daily 😜🤣😂
Thanks for the explanation I actually got it on the driver side and it screwed up my computer system totally need a better system fix for this
My ford flex brother this happen to me this morning
How much fluid were you actually able to extract this way? Im doing mine and got about 26-27 oz out. Curious about others ?
Good video. Showed me what needs to come off to replace front springs and gaiters. Also an honest video of how mechanical jobs go. Not always as smooth as people make out. Thanks.
The fluid looks really clean. I would wait 50k miles and see if it was any dirtier.
"PromoSM"
Thanks for this video. Although you never got the drive solidly in the hole, you got it out without stripping the opening. That exhaust hanger is a pain and not necessary. I have rust build up in the slot where the drive head goes so that's a challenge the absence of space is the biggest challenge or maybe not having a lift... I'll try again later this summer. Frustrated for now though. Thanks again for sharing.
Talk about the rust belt this Ford flex has a rust belt on
It does. And it's only gotten worse since that filming. I have to teach my self how to do body work and that will take time- this for now I painted rust converter all over that rocker panel area.
Even tho I really like a lot of the features on newer vehicles, even some of the simplest repairs needed require professionals. Very expensive to have anything done. Look what they charge now for just an oil change. I MISS SIMPLE!! Car not running , Spark Fuel Air....
The procedure I followed here should be the same for any 6F50/6F55 Transmisson from Ford.- that is a long list of vehicles.
Why not just fit coil spring covers? Simple and cheap.
Dangerous MC’s Notorious BIG feat Busta!
Now that’s pretty scary shit right there
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I'm goin to give this a shot. Hopefully it will get rid of the owl sound everytime i make a left turn.
Does this work on the 09 Ford Flex?
Yes. This will be the same for all model year flexes.. flexs.. flexis..
Thanks..bout to try to get it done this week. I wish they didn't stop making the Flex.