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If you’ve been hearing a “chirp, chirp, chirp” or squealing sound coming from the Duratec 35 3.5L V6 engine in your 1st generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019) Ford Flex, you may need to replace the serpentine accessory belt. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2009-2015 Ford Flex Serpentine Accessory Belt Replacement Guide

The best way to keep your first generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019) Ford Flex running reliably for many years is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the oil filter on the Duratec 35 3.5 liter V6 engine. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement oil filter part numbers, oil capacity and drain bolt torque specification) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2009-2019 Ford Flex Duratec 3.5L V6 Engine Oil Change Guide

The engine air filter element for the Duratec 35 3.5L V6 engine in a 1st generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019) Ford Flex should be cleaned at every oil change and replaced every 30,000 miles. Check out my DIY tutorial for changing the filter (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2009-2019 Ford Flex Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide

The headlight housings of a 1st generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019) Ford Flex contain the low beam & high beam (Xenon HID or halogen), front turn signal and side marker light bulbs. Check out my DIY tutorial for changing a burnt out bulb by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2009-2019 Ford Flex Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide

If you need to change a burnt out fog light bulb in the front bumper of your 1st generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019) Ford Flex SUV, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2009-2019 Ford Flex Fog Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

If you need to change a burnt out reverse light bulb (or also the brake, rear turn signal and side marker tail light bulbs in early model year Flex vehicles), check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure with the compatible replacement part numbers by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2009-2019 Ford Flex Reverse Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

If you need to change a burnt out license plate light bulb in the rear bumper cover of your 1st generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018) Ford Flex SUV, take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2009-2019 Ford Flex License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

If you’ve been having trouble seeing out of the back windshield window of your 1st generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019) Ford Flex SUV during a rain or snow storm, you probably need to change the rear wiper blade. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the OEM blade size in inches and the compatible replacement part numbers), click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2009-2019 Ford Flex Rear Wiper Blade Replacement Guide

If you would like to upgrade the OEM door speakers in your 1st generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019) Ford Flex, you’ll need to first take off the plastic interior door panels. Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image located below.

2009-2019 Ford Flex Interior Door Panel Removal Guide

If you need to change a burnt out cargo area light bulb (or the courtesy reading light bulbs for the third row of rear passenger seats) in your 1st generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019) Ford Flex wagon, check out my DIY tutorial with the compatible replacement part numbers by clicking on the text link or thumbnail picture below.

2009-2019 Ford Flex Cargo Area Light Bulbs Replacement Guide