The service and repair manual for the 2013 Ford Flex — 3.5L V6 and 3.5L V6 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Sport Utility 4-Door · SEL Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 777 complaints · 49 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2013 Flex manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 720
- General Information 1,752
- Accessories & Equipment 4,210
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 339
- Body & Frame 1,186
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 347
- Restraints 261
- Drivelines & Axles 43
- Steering 337
- Electrical 2,546
- Suspension 187
- Engine Mechanical 403
- Transmission 282
- Engine Performance 2,582
- Front 258
- Rear 258
- Radiator Cap Pressure 14
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2013 Flex
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 13V227000Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 explorer, taurus, flex, fusion, police interceptor sedan and police interceptor utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 lincoln mks,.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 16V621000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ford taurus, ford flex, lincoln mks and lincoln mkt vehicles equipped with 3.5l gtdi ecoboost engines and 2013-2.
- Suspension — rear · 20V072000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 lincoln mkt and ford flex and taurus vehicles with the police interceptor or sho performance pack. the rear suspension toe.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 15V812000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 explorer, explorer police utility, taurus, taurus police interceptor, flex, lincoln mks, and lincoln mkt vehicles. i.
Owners have filed 777 complaints and Ford has issued 49 technical service bulletins for the 2013 Flex. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2013 Flex manual
Is this manual specific to the 2013 Flex?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2013 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 and 3.5L V6 across the Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, SE Sport Utility 4-Door, SEL Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2013 Flex problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2013 Flex, covering fuel system, gasoline, suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2013 Flex wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2013 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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